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Free Programs for High School Students in Detroit & Ann Arbor

Nichable lists 18 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Southfield and Troy. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 5 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Volunteers (Ages 16+)

Michigan Science Center
Volunteer· Detroit, MI
Opening soon
Program· Paid· Ann Arbor, MI
Opens Jan 11, 2027

Prodigy DiscoverWorks Summer Program

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Program· Detroit, MI
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Detroit, MI
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Ann Arbor District Library
Volunteer· Ann Arbor, MI
DeadlineRolling

Teen Volunteers

Dearborn Public Library
Volunteer· Dearborn, MI
DeadlineRolling
Research· Detroit, MI
Opening soon
Research· Detroit, MI
Opening soon
Program· Detroit, MI
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Ann Arbor, MI
Opening soon

Year-Round Youth Program

Detroit at Work (Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation)
Program· Paid· Detroit, MI
DeadlineRolling
Internship· Paid· Detroit, MI
Opening soon

Michigan Medicine BioMed Focus

University of Michigan
Research· Paid· Ann Arbor, MI
DeadlineRolling

Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship

University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute
Research· Paid· Ann Arbor, MI
Opening soon

Detroit Zoo Zoo Corps Teen Program

Detroit Zoological Society
Volunteer· Royal Oak, MI
Opening soon

Youth Volunteer Program

Detroit Historical Society
Volunteer· Detroit, MI
DeadlineRolling
Program· Paid· Detroit, MI
Opening soon

Next Gen Teachers Summer Program

Wayne State University
Program· Paid· Detroit, MI
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Detroit & Ann Arbor?

None of these 18 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 Detroit & Ann Arbor?

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.