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Free Programs for High School Students in Baltimore

Nichable lists 13 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Baltimore, Towson, Columbia and Catonsville. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 3 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

UMBC Upward Bound

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Upward Bound

Morgan State University
Program· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

GBMC High School Summer Volunteer Program

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC HealthCare)
Volunteer· Towson, MD
Opening soon

Summer Works Program

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Internship· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Branches Internship

Parks & People Foundation
Internship· Paid· Baltimore, MD
DeadlineRolling

Bloomberg Arts Internship

Arts for Learning Maryland
Internship· Paid· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

BACH Fellows Internship

Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare
Internship· Paid· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Johns Hopkins Summer Academic Research Experience

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Research· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Teen Library Board

Enoch Pratt Free Library
Program· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Youth Volunteer Program

Maryland Science Center
Volunteer· Baltimore, MD
DeadlineRolling

Maryland Zoo Teen Volunteer Program

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Volunteer· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon
Program· Baltimore, MD + online
DeadlineFeb 28, 2027
Volunteer· Baltimore, MD
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 13 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 Baltimore?

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.