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Free Programs for High School Students in New Mexico

Nichable lists 12 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in New Mexico. 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.

Internship· Paid· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

LNESC Albuquerque Upward Bound

LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) Albuquerque
Program· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

UNM Health Careers Academy (Albuquerque)

University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Program· Paid· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

Summer Research Internship

Institute for Computing in Research
Internship· Paid· Santa Fe, NM
Opening soon

City of Albuquerque Job Mentor Program

City of Albuquerque Department of Youth and Family Services
Program· Paid· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

High School Internship

ABQ BioPark (City of Albuquerque)
Internship· Paid· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

Explora Career Pathways Internship

Explora Science Center & Children's Museum of Albuquerque
Internship· Paid· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon
Program· Albuquerque, NM
Opening soon

Education Student Volunteer Program

ABQ BioPark (City of Albuquerque)
Volunteer· Albuquerque, NM
DeadlineRolling

Education Programs

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Research· Los Alamos, NM
Opening soon

High School Internship Program

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Internship· Paid· Los Alamos, NM
Opens Nov 25, 2026 · Due Jan 29, 2027
Internship· Paid· Albuquerque, NM + 1 more
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in New Mexico?

None of these 12 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 New Mexico?

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.