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Free Programs for High School Students in Pennsylvania

Nichable lists 45 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Pennsylvania. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 10 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Program· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon
Program· Bethlehem, PA
Opens Mar 1, 2027 · Due Apr 5, 2027
Volunteer· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Volunteer· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

National Aviary
Volunteer· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

PAFA Youth Council

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Program· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Immersion Science Program

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Research· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Penn Engineering High School Internship Program

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science
Research· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Paid Youth Internships

Bartram's Garden
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon
Competition· Remote
Opens Dec 1, 2026
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon · Due Nov 15, 2026

Teen Ambassadors

Independence Seaport Museum
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Teen Advisory Board

Bethlehem Area Public Library
Volunteer· Bethlehem, PA
Opening soon

Teen Takeover

ArtsQuest
Program· Bethlehem, PA
Opening soon

Teen Advisory Board

Allentown Public Library
Volunteer· Allentown, PA
Opening soon

Junior Volunteer Program

St. Luke's University Health Network
Volunteer· Bethlehem, PA
Opening soon
Volunteer· Emmaus, PA
Opening soon

Emerging Health Professionals Program (Lehigh County)

Lehigh Valley Health Network with Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Program· Allentown, PA
Opening soon

High School Volunteer Program

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Volunteer· Allentown, PA
DeadlineRolling

Youth Volunteer Council and YLEAD

Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
Volunteer· Allentown, PA
Opening soon

Phipps Conservatory Youth Climate Advocacy Committee

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Program· Paid· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Pitt Public Health Science Academy

University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
Program· Paid· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Research· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Fox Chase Teen Research Internship Program

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health
Research· Warminster, PA
Opening soon

Neurology High School Scholars Program

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Youth Art Initiative

Carnegie Museum of Art
Internship· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Zoo Teen Program

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Volunteer· Pittsburgh, PA
Opens Dec 15, 2026
Program· Paid· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center)
Volunteer· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon · Due Mar 1, 2027
Research· Paid· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

Philadelphia Youth Commission

Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement
Program· Philadelphia, PA
DeadlineRolling

Academy of Natural Sciences Volunteer Program

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Volunteer· Philadelphia, PA
DeadlineRolling
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Volun-TEENS Program

Philadelphia Zoo
Volunteer· Philadelphia, PA
DeadlineRolling

Franklin Institute STEM Scholars

The Franklin Institute
Program· Philadelphia, PA
DeadlineRolling

Bloomberg Arts Internship (Philadelphia)

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Summer Academy for Math and Science

Carnegie Mellon University
Program· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon · Due Feb 1, 2027
Program· University Park, PA
Opening soon

PYNtern Program

Philadelphia Youth Network
Internship· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

PA Governor's School for the Sciences

Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences
Research· Pittsburgh, PA
Opening soon

High School Internship Program

Lockheed Martin Space
Internship· Denver, CO + 5 more
DeadlineJan 3, 2027
Research· Paid· Philadelphia, PA
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 45 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 Pennsylvania?

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.