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Free Programs for High School Students in Chattanooga

Nichable lists 8 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 2 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

UTC Upward Bound

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Center for Community Career Education
Program· Chattanooga, TN
Opening soon

Youth Volunteers

Chattanooga Public Library
Volunteer· Chattanooga, TN
Opening soon

Apprentice Program

Creative Discovery Museum
Volunteer· Chattanooga, TN
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Jan 15, 2027

TheatreQuest Teen Group

Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Program· Chattanooga, TN
DeadlineRolling
Volunteer· Chattanooga, TN
Opening soon

YMCA Youth Leadership Chattanooga

YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Program· Chattanooga, TN
DeadlineRolling

Teen Junior Camp Counselor

Hunter Museum of American Art
Volunteer· Chattanooga, TN
Opening soon

Summer VolunTEENs Program

Erlanger Health System
Volunteer· Chattanooga, TN
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 8 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 Chattanooga?

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.