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Free Programs for High School Students in South Carolina

Nichable lists 23 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in South Carolina. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 8 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Mauldin Police Explorers Post 2228

Mauldin Police Department
Program· Mauldin, SC
Opening soon

City of Spartanburg Teen Adventure Club

City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation
Volunteer· Spartanburg, SC
Opening soon

Upward Bound

College of Charleston
Program· Charleston, SC
Opening soon
Program· Greenville, SC
Opening soon

TRIO Upward Bound

Benedict College
Program· Columbia, SC
Opening soon

Teen Council

Columbia Museum of Art
Program· Columbia, SC
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Columbia, SC
Opening soon

Mid-Carolina AHEC Health Careers Academy (Midlands)

Mid-Carolina Area Health Education Center
Program· Lancaster, SC
DeadlineRolling

SCDNR Archaeology Summer Internship at Parker Annex

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Internship· Columbia, SC
Opening soon
Program· Greenville, SC
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer and School-Year Internship

Roper Mountain Science Center
Volunteer· Greenville, SC
DeadlineRolling

City of Charleston Mayor's Youth Council

City of Charleston, Mayor's Office
Program· Charleston, SC
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Columbia, SC
Opening soon
Internship· Columbia, SC
Opens Mar 1, 2027

High School Innovation Academy

College of Charleston
Program· Charleston, SC
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Greenville County Library System
Volunteer· Greenville, SC
Opening soon
Program· Greenville, SC
Opening soon

Summer Internship Program

Spartanburg County Government
Internship· Paid· Spartanburg, SC
Opening soon

Teen Conservation Crew

South Carolina Aquarium
Program· Paid· Charleston, SC
Opening soon

High School Intern Program

South Carolina Aquarium
Internship· Paid· Charleston, SC
Opening soon

South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
Program· Greenville, SC
DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Riverbanks Zoo ZooTeens

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Volunteer· Columbia, SC
Opening soon

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Program· Hartsville, SC
DeadlineRolling

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in South Carolina?

None of these 23 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 South Carolina?

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.