AI - Leadership Initiatives

Program Information

Rising Freshman - Graduating Seniors

Georgetown University Washington, DC

Seven Days - Sunday to Saturday

July 26th - August 1st, 2026

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$4,000 USD

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AI & Emerging Technology Internship

Turning AI knowledge into global soluations.

The Program

Step into the future with the AI & Emerging Technology Internship, an immersive program designed for ambitious students ready to transform the world through innovation. Hosted at Georgetown University, this one-of-a-kind internship dives deep into the power of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential across industries.

From crafting predictive models to building cutting-edge virtual assistants and exploring advanced image recognition, interns will tackle hands-on projects that address real-world challenges. Guided by world-class experts and supported by state-of-the-art tools, you'll learn the principles of machine learning, AI ethics, and digital marketing trends while applying your knowledge to projects with a real-world impact.

Beyond the classroom, network with industry leaders from groundbreaking companies like Yext, Grail, and Anduril, and explore the historic beauty of Georgetown. This program empowers you to develop practical AI solutions, equipping you with the technical skills and creative mindset to lead in the tech-driven economy.

Whether you dream of shaping AI in medicine, finance, or public service, this internship offers the tools to make your vision a reality. Join us and become the driving force behind the innovations of tomorrow.

Interns receive direct guidance from AI professionals and academic experts. Mentors help students refine their projects, answer technical questions, and provide personalized feedback, ensuring interns leave the program with tangible skills and confidence.

Guided Mentorship

Participants contribute to solutions that address real needs in underserved communities, gaining a deeper understanding of how AI can drive positive change globally.

Global Impact

Interns acquire technical skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning. They also build problem-solving and creative thinking abilities, which are critical for thriving in AI-driven fields.

Skill Development

Program Highlights

Bonnie Thomas

Keller High School, Class of 2023

2023 Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship

"I found Dr. Giordano's lecture on the ethics and intricacies of big data to be eye opening, and important not just to those with a pre-med or neuroscience focus, but to those who deal with information in the digital sphere - which is everyone. It is such a complex issue that is increasingly concerning, yet I think that we as individuals feel behind in our understanding of the potentially negative impacts of the emerging digital world. "

Explore artificial intelligence and a career in technological innovation - before you graduate high school.

Leadership Initiatives hosts artificial intelligence experts, researchers, and members of leading tech institutions from across the globe to share skills and insights into cutting-edge AI research and applications. Program speakers include AI consultants from Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young, and McKinsey & Company; technological engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgetown University, and Harvard University; and AI policy experts from CISCO, the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations.

Explore artificial intelligence and a career in technological innovation

Our hands-on AI labs are the heart of the internship experience, where you’ll dive into cutting-edge projects that bring artificial intelligence to life. Designed to mirror real-world applications, these labs challenge you to solve complex problems using advanced AI tools and techniques. From building predictive models to designing innovative solutions, every lab session is a unique opportunity to apply what you have learned in a practical, exciting way.

Explore the brain sciences and a career in medicine

During the internship, you'll have the opportunity to explore leading industries at the forefront of AI and emerging technologies, including finance, marketing, healthcare, and cybersecurity. You’ll gain firsthand insight into how AI is transforming the way we analyze data, personalize customer experiences, improve medical outcomes, and defend against cyber threats. You'll also hear directly from companies driving innovation in these spaces, learning how they apply AI to solve real-world problems. Whether you're interested in the future of fintech or breakthroughs in medical AI, these experiences will help you explore career paths and understand how emerging technologies are reshaping industries across the globe.

Explore the brain sciences and a career in medicine.

Students have the rare opportunity to learn exactly what it takes to get into the Nation’s leading undergraduate colleges and medical schools directly speaking with admissions officers from Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, George Washington, and Harvard University at our exclusive Undergraduate and Medical School Admissions Panels.

Explore the brain sciences and a career in medicine.

Undergraduate Admissions Panels

Medical School Admissions Panels

During the internship, you will develop a practical AI tool designed to address real-world challenges faced by a nonprofit organization. Whether developing tools to optimize operations, enhance user experiences, or automate complex processes, each assignment empowers you to apply advanced techniques like machine learning, natural language processing, or computer vision. These projects are designed to sharpen your technical expertise while delivering meaningful impact, helping you stand out in the competitive field of AI innovation. By the end of the program, you’ll have a concrete project to showcase on your resume, demonstrating your ability to create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.

Explore the brain sciences and a career in medicine.

All students who attend one of our Summer Internship Programs will receive free SAT/ACT training through PrepScholar, one-on-one admissions consulting with a former admissions officer, essay editing assistance, two letters of recommendation, and scholarship application assistance. All college prep benefits remain available for six years from the date of registration to allow nominations for rising freshmen through rising seniors.

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1. College Admissions Officer

2. College Essay Assistance

3. Letters of Recommendation

4. College Probability Modeling

6. Admissions Panels

5. Personalized Websites

Jumpstart your college experience.

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Summer program students will have the opportunity to meet virtually, one-on-one with a college admissions expert from our partners at CollegeAdvisor. They will help walk students through the ins-and-outs of college applications, essay writing, and scholarships.

Students can speak directly with dedicated admissions counselors and former admissions officers to provide them with an in-depth understanding of the college application process. These counselors have personal and extensive experience in the college application field that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Students are recommended to have their most pressing questions about the college application process ready so they can have them answered by someone who knows the application system inside and out.

Past students have used this time to hone in on their essay topics, decide on how many colleges to apply to, and create application time lines

College Admissions Officer Meeting

All Summer Internship Program participants receive one-on-one essay editing assistance from Leadership Initiatives.

Each student essay will be edited to ensure it makes an excellent impression at every stage of the competitive application process. The editors will improve the style, clarity, sentence structure and coherence of your application so that your achievements are noticed.

Editors bring decades of experience in many different backgrounds, including Science and Technology, Commerce, Management, and the Humanities.

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College Essay Review

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Letters of Recommendation

Matthew Matusiewicz - Full Ride to UC Berkley School of Engineering

Samantha Williams - Attending Harvard University

Meredith Karle - Full Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

All Summer Internship Program participants will have the opportunity to have two written for them from any Leadership Initiatives staff member, including the Executive Director Marshall Bailly.

Students interns will also have the opportunity to have letters written by Leadership Initiatives partners from the International Business & Development Internship, International Public Health Internship, and International Law & Advocacy Internship.

These unique and complimentary letters are one of the most highly regarded benefits that Leadership Initiatives has. Below are letters of recommendation from past students showcasing how the program transformed their lives:

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College Probability Modeling

Leadership Initiatives and our partners at Parchment and PrepScholar have designed a system that will calculate the probability of acceptance into the student’s top university choices based on the students GPA, test scores, extracurricular activities, career goals, financial need and more.

The Leadership Initiatives college admissions team will then help all participants narrow their college interest list and create a college application plan.

Because our college admissions team work with a broad range of higher education institutions, their advice, and beneficial knowledge will allow students to further understand the college admissions process.

Financial Assistance Needs

Extra-Curricular Activities

Community Service

College Probability Calculator

Grade Point Average

SAT/ACT Training Scores

Upon completion of the internship, Leadership Initiatives creates a personalized website highlighting your experience and accomplishments.

Intern websites display your headshot and bio, your team's project or grant proposal, and photos of you and yourr partners in action, illustrating the skills you've learned and impact you've made on an underserved community. The website link is included in your letters of recommendation, acting as a visual resume and allowing colleges to explore your outstanding achievements.

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Personalized Website

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Summer program students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a college admissions expert. They will help walk students through the ins-and-outs of college applications, essay writing, and scholarships.

Students can speak directly with former admissions officers from schools such as Yale, Brown & UCLA. These individuals have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of college admissions.

Students are recommended to have their most pressing questions about the college application process ready so they can have them answered by someone who knows the application system inside and out.

Past students have used this time to hone in on their essay topics, decide on how many colleges to apply to, and create application time lines.

College Admissions Panel