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Free Programs for High School Students in Austin

Nichable lists 11 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and San Marcos. None of them lists a cost to take part. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Research· Paid· Austin, TX
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Austin, TX
Opening soon

City of Austin Youth Forest Council

City of Austin Urban Forest Program
Internship· Paid· Austin, TX
Opening soon

Austin ISD Summer Internship Program

Austin ISD / Austin Ed Fund / Austin Chamber
Internship· Paid· Austin, TX
Opening soon

Youth Ambassador Program

Central Texas Food Bank
Volunteer· Austin, TX
DeadlineRolling

Teen Volunteer

Round Rock Public Library
Volunteer· Round Rock, TX
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

Georgetown Public Library
Volunteer· Georgetown, TX
DeadlineRolling

S.T.A.R. Program

San Marcos Public Library
Volunteer· San Marcos, TX
DeadlineRolling

Teen Volunteer Program

Austin Public Library
Volunteer· Austin, TX
Opens Dec 1, 2026
Research· Paid· Austin, TX + online
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Austin, TX
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Austin?

None of these 11 listings names tuition or a required fee. Listings that charge say so in a cost line and are labeled "Costs money", so they aren't on this page. Smaller costs such as travel or materials can still apply, so confirm on the organization's page before you apply.

How do high school students apply to free programs in Austin?

Each listing is run by its own organization and you apply on that organization's site. A free Nichable account shows each listing's deadline and how to apply, and lets you save and track them.