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Free Programs for High School Students in Virginia

Nichable lists 28 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Virginia. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 10 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Internship· Paid· Ashburn, VA
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · Due Jan 13, 2027

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

Junior Volunteers

Virginia Living Museum
Volunteer· Newport News, VA
Opening soon

Virginia Aquarium Youth Volunteer Program

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Volunteer· Virginia Beach, VA
Opening soon

Earth Science Week Essay Contest

American Geosciences Institute
Competition· Remote
Opening soon

The Mariners' Museum Junior Volunteer Team

The Mariners' Museum and Park
Volunteer· Newport News, VA
Opening soon

CHKD Summer Junior Volunteer Program

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Volunteer· Norfolk, VA
Opens Mar 1, 2027

Junior Volunteer Program

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Volunteer· Norfolk, VA
DeadlineRolling
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon
Volunteer· Richmond, VA
DeadlineRolling
Research· Richmond, VA
Opening soon

City of Richmond Youth Empowerment Council

City of Richmond Youth Engagement Services
Program· Richmond, VA
DeadlineRolling

Teen Leadership Program

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

Research Symposium

Virginia Junior Academy of Science
Competition· Woodbridge, VA
Opening soon · Due Feb 21, 2027

Virginia Space Coast Scholars

Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Program· Wallops Island, VA
Opening soon

Virginia Earth System Science Scholars

Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon

Jefferson Lab SURATech High School Summer Honors Program

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
Research· Paid· Newport News, VA
Opening soon
Program· Alexandria, VA
DeadlineRolling

Teen Advisory Board

Arlington Public Library
Program· Arlington, VA
DeadlineRolling

Youth & Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Volunteer· Richmond, VA
Opening soon
Program· Hampton, VA
Opening soon

Youth in Philanthropy

Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Program· Rappahannock Counties, VA
Opening soon

High School Internship Program

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

Common questions

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

None of these 28 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 Virginia?

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.