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Free Programs for High School Students in West Virginia

Nichable lists 12 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in West Virginia. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 4 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals

West Virginia Department of Arts
Competition· Charleston, WV
Opening soon

VolunTeen Program

WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital
Volunteer· South Charleston, WV
Opening soon

VolunTEEN Program

Kanawha County Public Library
Volunteer· Charleston, WV
Opening soon
Program· Charleston, WV
Opening soon

VolunTeen Program

Marshall Health Network (Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center)
Volunteer· Huntington, WV
Opens Dec 15, 2026 · Due Feb 15, 2027

CAMC Student Summer of Service

Charleston Area Medical Center (Vandalia Health)
Volunteer· Charleston, WV
Opening soon

West Virginia Young Writers Contest

West Virginia Department of Education / Central WV Writing Project
Competition· Charleston, WV
Opening soon · Due Feb 12, 2027

West Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

West Virginia Department of Education
Competition· Charleston, WV
Opening soon

WV Ready Summer Internships

The Education Alliance
Internship· Paid· Charleston, WV
Opening soon

West Virginia Governor's Computer Science Institute

West Virginia Department of Education
Program· Beckley, WV
Opening soon

West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy

West Virginia Department of Education
Program· Morgantown, WV
Opening soon

National Youth Science Camp

National Youth Science Academy
Program· Pocahontas County, WV
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 12 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 West 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.