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Free Programs for High School Students in Hampton Roads

Nichable lists 11 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News and Hampton. 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.

TRIO Upward Bound

Old Dominion University
Program· Norfolk, VA
Opening soon

Norfolk State University Classic Upward Bound

Norfolk State University School of Education
Program· Norfolk, VA
Opening soon

Junior Volunteers

Virginia Living Museum
Volunteer· Newport News, VA
Opening soon

Virginia Aquarium Youth Volunteer Program

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Volunteer· Virginia Beach, VA
Opening soon

The Mariners' Museum Junior Volunteer Team

The Mariners' Museum and Park
Volunteer· Newport News, VA
Opening soon

CHKD Summer Junior Volunteer Program

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Volunteer· Norfolk, VA
Opens Mar 1, 2027

Junior Volunteer Program

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Volunteer· Norfolk, VA
DeadlineRolling
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon

Virginia Earth System Science Scholars

Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon

Jefferson Lab SURATech High School Summer Honors Program

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
Research· Paid· Newport News, VA
Opening soon
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Hampton Roads?

None of these 11 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 Hampton Roads?

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.