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STEM Intern Partnership Program

Supports two to hire STEM student intern for your innovation projects.

The OCAST STEM Intern Partnership Program funds Oklahoma companies to hire currently-enrolled CareerTech, undergraduate, or graduate STEM students as project interns. Awards of up to $30,000 per year for up to two years cover intern salary and project costs in OCAST's three target sectors. Interns must be currently enrolled in a STEM discipline at an Oklahoma institution. Companies must provide a 1-for-1 match and ensure intern tasks go beyond routine operations. Minimum intern salary is $18/hour.

Max award$30K
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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: oklahoma.gov