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High school opportunities in Virginia

39 internships, programs, scholarships and more that are open now or opening soon in Virginia — each checked against the organization's own page.

Coming up

Teen Leadership Program

Science Museum of Virginia
Volunteer· Richmond, VA
Opens Nov 8, 2026

The Community Scholarship Fund (Rappahannock Region)

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Scholarship· Remote
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Feb 15, 2027
Internship· Paid· Ashburn, VA
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Jan 13, 2027

Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program

George Mason University College of Science
Research· Costs money· Fairfax, VA
Opens Dec 7, 2026 · Due Feb 12, 2027

Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps Crew Member

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Job· Paid· Richmond, VA
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · Due Mar 19, 2027

High School Internship Program

Lockheed Martin Space
Internship· Denver, CO + 5 more
DeadlineJan 3, 2027

Recently added

Annual Scholarship Program

Arlington Community Foundation
Scholarship· Arlington, VA
Opening soon

High School Volunteer Program

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Volunteer· Alexandria, VA
Opening soon

TRIO Upward Bound

Old Dominion University
Program· Norfolk, VA
Opening soon

Norfolk State University Classic Upward Bound

Norfolk State University School of Education
Program· Norfolk, VA
Opening soon

Junior Volunteers

Children's Museum of Richmond
Volunteer· Richmond, VA
DeadlineRolling
Volunteer· Richmond, VA
Opening soon

Also open to you from anywhere

All online opportunities

Modeling the Future Challenge

Actuarial Foundation
Competition· Remote
DeadlineNov 8
Scholarship· Remote
DeadlineNov 9

College Scholarship Program

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Scholarship· Remote
DeadlineNov 11

Common questions

What opportunities are there for high school students in Virginia?

Nichable lists 39 opportunities for high school students based in Virginia: 11 volunteer roles, 10 programs, 8 jobs, 3 internships, 3 research programs, 2 competitions and 2 scholarships. Each one is checked against the organization's own official page.

Are there paid jobs or internships for high school students in Virginia?

Yes. 10 of the 39 local listings pay students a wage or stipend, including Janelia Loudoun County Resident Summer Internship, Green Team and Mayor's Youth Academy Summer Programs (Counselors in Training & Work Experience).

Can students in Virginia also apply to remote programs?

Yes. Many programs on Nichable are remote or nationwide and accept high school students from anywhere in the U.S., in addition to the 39 based in Virginia.