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Free Programs for High School Students in the Tri-Cities

Nichable lists 9 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and West Richland. 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.

TRIO Upward Bound

Columbia Basin College
Program· Pasco, WA
Opening soon

Youth Volunteer Program

Mid-Columbia Libraries
Volunteer· Kennewick, WA
DeadlineRolling

Mid-Columbia Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Mid-Columbia Science Fair Association
Competition· Richland, WA
Opening soon

Volunteer Program

Kadlec Regional Medical Center (Providence)
Volunteer· Richland, WA
DeadlineRolling

Running Start

Columbia Basin College
Program· Pasco, WA
Opening soon

WSU Tri-Cities Running Start Program

Washington State University Tri-Cities
Program· Richland, WA
Opens Feb 1, 2027 · Due Apr 1, 2027

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Internships

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Internship· Paid· Richland, WA
Opening soon

High School Research Intern Program

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Internship· Paid· Richland, WA
Opening soon · Due Mar 1, 2027

PNNL High School Student Internship

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Research· Paid· Richland, WA
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in the Tri-Cities?

None of these 9 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 the Tri-Cities?

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.