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Free Programs for High School Students in Indiana

Nichable lists 22 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Indiana. 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.

MICI-AHEC Young Achievers Academy

Central Indiana AHEC (MICI-AHEC)
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

IU Indianapolis Upward Bound

Indiana University Indianapolis
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Volunteer Program

Allen County Public Library
Volunteer· Fort Wayne, IN
DeadlineRolling

Purdue Fort Wayne TRIO Upward Bound

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Program· Fort Wayne, IN
Opening soon

IU Indianapolis Project SEED Summer Chemistry Research Internship

School of Science
Research· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

IU Indianapolis Physics Summer Research Experience for High School Students

Department of Physics
Research· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineApr 15, 2027

Youth Volunteer Corps

Embassy Theatre
Volunteer· Fort Wayne, IN
Opening soon

Teen Hospital Volunteer Program

Lutheran Health Network
Volunteer· Fort Wayne, IN
Opening soon

Fort Wayne Mayor's Youth Engagement Council

City of Fort Wayne, Mayor's Office
Program· Fort Wayne, IN
Opening soon

Fort Wayne Volunteer Program for Teens

Science Central
Volunteer· Fort Wayne, IN
Opening soon

High School Student Programs (FutureREADY, Job Shadows, Internships)

Parkview Health
Program· Fort Wayne, IN
DeadlineRolling

Teen Council

Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Program· Fort Wayne, IN
DeadlineRolling

Indiana CTSI SEED/STEM Summer Research Program

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI)
Research· Paid· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineMar 1, 2027

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Future Scientist Program

Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Research· Paid· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Children's Museum of Indianapolis Museum Apprentice Program

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Indianapolis Mayor's Youth Leadership Council

Marion County Commission on Youth
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Youth Volunteer Program

Conner Prairie
Volunteer· Fishers, IN
DeadlineJan 8, 2027

VolunTEEN Summer Program

Eskenazi Health
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opens Feb 1, 2027 · Due Feb 26, 2027

Zoo Teen Program

Indianapolis Zoo
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineRolling

Notre Dame Leadership Seminars

University of Notre Dame
Program· Notre Dame, IN
DeadlineJan 20, 2027

Central Indiana Land Trust Volunteer Days

Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc.
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineRolling

Boulevard Place Food Pantry Volunteer Program

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 22 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 Indiana?

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.

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