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Free Programs for High School Students in Knoxville

Nichable lists 10 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville and Farragut. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 1 states outright that it's free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

ORISE STEM Competitions for K-12 Students

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Competition· Remote
Opening soon
Program· Knoxville, TN
Opens Mar 5, 2027 · Due Apr 2, 2027
Program· Oak Ridge, TN
Opening soon

Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge

Appalachian Regional Commission / Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Program· Oak Ridge, TN
DeadlineDec 4
Internship· Paid· Oak Ridge, TN
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Knox County Public Library
Volunteer· Knoxville, TN
DeadlineRolling

Knoxville Mayor's Youth Council

City of Knoxville, Empower Knox
Program· Knoxville, TN
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Knoxville, TN
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Knoxville, TN
Opens Mar 1, 2027 · Due Apr 15, 2027
Internship· Paid· Oak Ridge, TN
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 10 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 Knoxville?

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.