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Free Programs for High School Students in the Inland Empire

Nichable lists 13 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Loma Linda. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 2 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

UC Riverside TRIO Upward Bound

University of California
Program· Riverside, CA
Opening soon

CSUSB Upward Bound

California State University
Program· San Bernardino, CA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

San Bernardino Public Library
Volunteer· San Bernardino, CA
Opening soon

Teen Leadership Program

San Bernardino County Library
Volunteer· San Bernardino, CA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

A.K. Smiley Public Library
Volunteer· Redlands, CA
DeadlineRolling
Volunteer· Corona, CA
Opening soon
Volunteer· Riverside, CA
Opening soon

Fontana Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

City of Fontana Community Services
Program· Fontana, CA
Opening soon

Healthy RC Youth Leaders

City of Rancho Cucamonga
Program· Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Riverside County Library System
Volunteer· Riverside, CA
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Loma Linda, CA
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · Due Mar 1, 2027

High School Summer Internship Program

West Valley Water District
Internship· Paid· Rialto, CA
Opening soon

Museum Volunteer Program

San Bernardino County Museum
Volunteer· Redlands, CA
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in the Inland Empire?

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 the Inland Empire?

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.