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Free Programs for High School Students in New Orleans

Nichable lists 14 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and the West Bank. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 4 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Volunteer Program

Louisiana SPCA
Volunteer· New Orleans, LA
DeadlineRolling

SUNO Upward Bound Math and Science

Southern University at New Orleans
Program· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Upward Bound

Loyola University New Orleans
Program· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon
Competition· Remote
DeadlineJan 22, 2027

LSU Health New Orleans Summer Research Internship for High School Students

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Research· Paid· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Suit Up for the Future Legal Institute

Louisiana State Bar Association
Program· Paid· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Teen Art Council

New Orleans Museum of Art
Program· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon
Internship· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

New Orleans Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

City of New Orleans Office of Youth and Families
Program· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Summer Internship

YouthForce NOLA
Internship· Paid· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Louisiana Children's Museum
Volunteer· New Orleans, LA
DeadlineRolling

NORD Teen Internship Program

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission
Internship· Paid· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

New Orleans Public Library
Volunteer· New Orleans, LA
DeadlineRolling
Volunteer· New Orleans, LA
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 14 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 Orleans?

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.