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Free Programs for High School Students in Indianapolis

Nichable lists 13 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville. 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.

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
Research· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon
Research· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineApr 15, 2027

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
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon

Indianapolis Mayor's Youth Leadership Council

Marion County Commission on Youth
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opening soon
Volunteer· Fishers, IN
DeadlineJan 8, 2027
Program· Indianapolis, IN
Opens Feb 1, 2027 · Due Feb 26, 2027

Zoo Teen Program

Indianapolis Zoo
Volunteer· Indianapolis, IN
DeadlineRolling

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 Indianapolis?

None of these 13 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 Indianapolis?

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.