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Free Programs for High School Students in Wisconsin

Nichable lists 23 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Wisconsin. 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.

MMSD Central Office Summer Paid Internship Program

Madison Metropolitan School District
Internship· Paid· Madison, WI
Opening soon

Volunteer Program

Hunger Task Force
Volunteer· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Milwaukee VA Medical Center Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Milwaukee VA)
Volunteer· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Marquette Law School Summer Youth Institute

Marquette University Law School
Program· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon · Due Mar 1, 2027

Student Newsroom

Simpson Street Free Press
Program· Madison, WI
Opening soon
Internship· Paid· Milwaukee, WI
DeadlineRolling

Dane County Youth Governance Program

Dane County / UW-Madison Extension Dane County
Program· Madison, WI
Opening soon

UW Carbone Cancer Center ARISE Summer Research Internship

University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Research· Madison, WI
Opening soon

Neighborhood House Community Impact Internship

Neighborhood House Community Center
Internship· Paid· Madison, WI
Opening soon

Teen Forum

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Program· Paid· Madison, WI
Opening soon

Madison Public Library Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship

Madison Public Library / Common Wealth Development
Internship· Paid· Madison, WI
Opening soon

STEP-UP High School

Medical College of Wisconsin
Program· Milwaukee, WI
Opens Jun 15, 2027 · Due Sep 30, 2027

Apprenticeship in Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin
Program· Paid· Milwaukee, WI
DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Medical College of Wisconsin 500 Stars Summer Internship

Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Greater Wisconsin (Medical College of Wisconsin)
Internship· Paid· Milwaukee, WI
DeadlineRolling

High School Internship

ArtWorks for Milwaukee
Internship· Paid· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Satellite Teen Internship

Milwaukee Art Museum
Internship· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Milwaukee Rep Teen Council

Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Program· Milwaukee, WI
DeadlineRolling

Volunteer Program

Discovery World
Volunteer· Milwaukee, WI
DeadlineRolling

High School Assistant Volunteers

Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Volunteer· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Teen Outreach Internship

Milwaukee Public Library
Internship· Paid· Milwaukee, WI
Opening soon

Badger Boys State

American Legion Department of Wisconsin
Program· Eau Claire, WI
DeadlineRolling

American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girls State

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wisconsin
Program· Oshkosh, WI
DeadlineRolling

Engineering Summer Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering
Program· Madison, WI
Opening soon

Common questions

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

None of these 23 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 Wisconsin?

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.