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Free Programs for High School Students in Pittsburgh

Nichable lists 14 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Pittsburgh and its suburbs. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 6 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

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
Research· Paid· Pittsburgh, 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

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

Summer Academy for Math and Science

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

PA Governor's School for the Sciences

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

Common questions

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

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 Pittsburgh?

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.