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Programs for High School Students in Washington, D.C.

Nichable lists 11 programs for high school students based in D.C., Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland, and 2 of them pay students a wage or stipend. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Program· Alexandria, VA
DeadlineRolling

Teen Advisory Board

Arlington Public Library
Program· Arlington, VA
DeadlineRolling

Montgomery County S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council

Montgomery County Council (Councilmember Sayles)
Program· Rockville, MD
DeadlineRolling

ALA Girls Nation

American Legion Auxiliary
Program· Washington, DC
DeadlineRolling
Program· Laurel, MD + 1 more
Opening soon

Georgetown Debate Seminar

Georgetown University
Program· Washington, DC
Opening soon

U.S. Senate Page Program

U.S. Senate Page Program
Program· Paid· Washington, DC
Opening soon

CHCI NextGen Latino Leadership Program

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Program· Paid· Washington, DC
DeadlineJan 15, 2027

Hoya Summer High School Sessions — Academies

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Program· Costs money· Washington, DC
Opens Nov 15, 2026
Program· Costs money· Washington, DC
Opening soon
Program· Washington, DC
Opens Nov 13, 2026

Common questions

Are there paid programs for high school students in Washington, D.C.?

Yes. 2 of the 11 programs listed in Washington, D.C. pay students a wage or stipend.

How do high school students apply to programs in Washington, D.C.?

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.