Free Programs for High School Students in the Bay Area
Nichable lists 95 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in the South Bay, the Peninsula, the East Bay and San Francisco. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 21 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.
Common questions
Are these programs really free for high school students in the Bay Area?
None of these 95 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 the Bay Area?
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.