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Free Programs for High School Students in Denver & Boulder

Nichable lists 16 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Denver, Boulder, Golden, Aurora and Lakewood. 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.

CS@Mines Summer Research Internship for High School Students

Colorado School of Mines Department of Computer Science
Research· Golden, CO
Opening soon

City of Boulder Youth Opportunities Advisory Board

City of Boulder Youth Opportunities Program
Program· Boulder, CO
DeadlineRolling

MSU Denver TRIO High School Upward Bound

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Program· Denver, CO
DeadlineRolling

Summer Child Health Research Internship

Children's Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado School of Medicine
Research· Paid· Aurora, CO
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Denver, CO
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Denver, CO
Opening soon

Teen Science Scholars

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Research· Paid· Denver, CO
Opening soon

Teen Advisory Board

Jefferson County Public Library
Volunteer· Lakewood, CO
DeadlineRolling
Program· Aurora, CO
DeadlineRolling

Teen Volunteer Program

Denver Botanic Gardens
Volunteer· Denver, CO
Opening soon

Wings Over the Rockies Summer Teen Volunteer Program

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Volunteer· Denver, CO
DeadlineRolling

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Children's Hospital Colorado
Volunteer· Aurora, CO
DeadlineRolling

Teen Advisory Boards

Denver Public Library
Volunteer· Denver, CO
DeadlineRolling

Volunteer Program

Denver Health
Volunteer· Denver, CO
Opening soon

NIST Summer High School Internship Program

National Institute of Standards and Technology
Internship· Boulder, CO + 1 more
Opening soon

High School Internship Program

Lockheed Martin Space
Internship· Denver, CO + 5 more
DeadlineJan 3, 2027

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Denver & Boulder?

None of these 16 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 Denver & Boulder?

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.