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High school opportunities in Nebraska

19 internships, programs, scholarships and more that are open now or opening soon in Nebraska — each checked against the organization's own page.

Coming up

Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship

Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Scholarship· Remote
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Mar 1, 2027

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Zoo Crew Teen Volunteers

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Volunteer· Costs money· Omaha, NE
Opens Jan 5, 2027

UNMC Summer High School Advanced Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Research· Omaha, NE
DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Recently added

TRIO Upward Bound Programs

Creighton University
Program· Omaha, NE
Opening soon

TRIO Classic Upward Bound

Nebraska Methodist College
Program· Omaha, NE
Opening soon

Volunteer Shifts

Food Bank for the Heartland
Volunteer· Omaha, NE
Opening soon
Volunteer· Omaha, NE
Opening soon

Nebraska Medicine and UNMC Job Shadow Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center / Nebraska Medicine
Program· Omaha, NE
DeadlineRolling

High School Researcher Paid Summer Jobs

Young Nebraska Scientists (Nebraska EPSCoR)
Research· Paid· Lincoln, NE
Opening soon

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All online opportunities

Modeling the Future Challenge

Actuarial Foundation
Competition· Remote
DeadlineNov 8
Scholarship· Remote
DeadlineNov 9

College Scholarship Program

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Scholarship· Remote
DeadlineNov 11

Common questions

What opportunities are there for high school students in Nebraska?

Nichable lists 19 opportunities for high school students based in Nebraska: 8 programs, 5 volunteer roles, 2 internships, 2 research programs, 1 job and 1 scholarship. Each one is checked against the organization's own official page.

Are there paid jobs or internships for high school students in Nebraska?

Yes. 4 of the 19 local listings pay students a wage or stipend, including Young Nebraska Scientists High School Researcher Paid Summer Jobs, City of Lincoln Mayor's Youth Employment Program Summer Internship and Step-Up Omaha Jobs, Careers and Internships.

Can students in Nebraska also apply to remote programs?

Yes. Many programs on Nichable are remote or nationwide and accept high school students from anywhere in the U.S., in addition to the 19 based in Nebraska.