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Free Programs for High School Students in Columbia, MO

Nichable lists 7 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Columbia and Boone County, Missouri. 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.

Ballard Youth Leadership Program

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Volunteer· Columbia, MO
Opening soon

Volunteer Program

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Volunteer· Columbia, MO
Opening soon

University of Missouri Life Sciences Quest

University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Program· Columbia, MO
Opening soon

MU Health Care Volunteen Program

University of Missouri Health Care
Volunteer· Columbia, MO
Opening soon

City of Columbia Youth Advisory Council

City of Columbia, Missouri
Program· Columbia, MO
Opening soon
Program· Columbia, MO
Opening soon

VolunTeen Program

Boone Health
Volunteer· Columbia, MO
Opens Apr 1, 2027

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Columbia, MO?

None of these 7 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 Columbia, MO?

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.