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Free Programs for High School Students in Santa Cruz

Nichable lists 7 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Aptos and Capitola. 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

Santa Cruz SPCA
Volunteer· Santa Cruz, CA
Opening soon

Advisory Council of Teens

Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Volunteer· Santa Cruz, CA
Opening soon

Santa Cruz County Youth Led Leadership Alliance

Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Program· Santa Cruz, CA
Opening soon
Program· Santa Cruz, CA
Opening soon

Watsonville Teen Action Council

City of Watsonville Library and Parks & Community Services
Program· Paid· Watsonville, CA
Opening soon
Volunteer· Santa Cruz, CA
Opening soon

Dual Enrollment

Cabrillo College
Program· Aptos, CA
DeadlineRolling

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Santa Cruz?

None of these 7 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 Santa Cruz?

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.