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Free Programs for High School Students in Minneapolis–St. Paul

Nichable lists 13 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington and Edina. 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.

Nature Walk Teen Volunteers

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Volunteer· Saint Paul, MN
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Hennepin County Library
Volunteer· Minneapolis, MN
Opening soon

Paid Apprenticeship

Urban Boatbuilders
Internship· Paid· St. Paul, MN
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Minneapolis, MN
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Minneapolis, MN
Opening soon

Minnesota Youth Council

Minnesota Alliance With Youth
Program· Saint Paul, MN
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· St. Paul, MN
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Minneapolis, MN
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Feb 15, 2027
Program· Saint Paul, MN
DeadlineNov 10

University of Minnesota Rooted in STEM

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering
Program· Minneapolis, MN
DeadlineDec 1

Teen Arts Council

Walker Art Center
Program· Minneapolis, MN
Opening soon

ZooTeen Volunteers

Minnesota Zoo
Volunteer· Apple Valley, MN
Opens Jan 1, 2027
Internship· Paid· Minneapolis, MN
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Minneapolis–St. Paul?

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 Minneapolis–St. Paul?

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.