Attention 10th & 11th Grade High School Students Living in NYCHA:
Join The Met-NYCHA Art & Culture Scholars Program

The Met-NYCHA Art & Culture Scholars Program is an exciting 40-hour paid leadership development program that exposes young people to art, culture, and careers at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)! The program launches in January 2025, and interns will participate approximately 2 to 4 hours weekly from February to June 2025.

Who can apply:

Residents of NYCHA only.
Enrolled in high school and in grades 10 or 11.
Commit to the entire 40-hour program at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 (at East 82nd Street).

Program Benefits:

Learn leadership development skills alongside peers and mentors.
Work with professionals and experience The Met’s space and exhibitions.
Explore career pathways in the world of art, culture, and museums, and build your resume.
Earn an $1,100 stipend.
Food and transportation support included!
Receive a 1-year family pass to The Met upon completion of the program.

Tentative Program Schedule:

Accepted intern and family reception: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (interns must be accompanied by one parent or guardian)
Bootcamp: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Teen Fridays: attend three Fridays: February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18, and May 2, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Program duration: February to June, 2025 on selected Saturday’s (schedule TBD)
Teens Take The Met!: Friday, May 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Culmination event: Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The application is now closed.

The Met-NYCHA Art and Culture Scholars Program is a collaboration between The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Public Housing Community Fund and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Many thanks to our funder, Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies for making this program possible.