Featured Extracurricular Opportunities

Browse our curated list of 30+ programs for high school students:

• Scripps Research High School Internship Program - Scripps Research : Gain hands-on biomedical research experience in this free high school internship for grades 11-12. Build STEM skills and boost college applications th
• Davidson Fellows - Davidson Institute : Win $50k, $25k, or $10k scholarships in this elite STEM competition for high-achieving high school students. Boost college applications with hands-on
• Clark Scholars Program - Texas Tech : Elite summer research program for high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on STEM experience, earn a $750 stipend, and boost your college applicat
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. Department of State / IIE : Prestigious international fellowship offering virtual research and teaching opportunities for high school seniors. Boosts college applications and bui
• Garcia SUMMER at Stony Brook - Stony Brook : Explore materials science in a hands-on summer program for high school juniors and seniors. Conduct research in nanotechnology and boost your college
• Caltech Signature Award for Innovation - California Institute of Technology : Earn recognition for your groundbreaking ideas in science with this free high school research award. Boost your college applications and showcase your
• Yau Science Awards (Asia) - Tsinghua University / Harvard University : Showcase your scientific research skills in this prestigious high school competition. Gain hands-on experience, boost college applications, and connec
• PROMYS at Boston University - Boston University : Explore number theory in a 6-week immersive summer program for high schoolers. Build research skills, enhance college applications, and dive into hand
• Amgen Scholars Program - Amgen Foundation : Transform your summer with a paid high school research internship in biotech. Conduct hands-on projects at top universities to boost skills and colleg
• BRAINYAC Youth Science Council - Columbia University Zuckerman Institute : Gain hands-on neuroscience research experience in a paid NYC apprenticeship for high school students. Build skills, work with mentors, and boost your
• Environmental Science & Policy Scholars Program (Duke) - Duke University : Summer program exploring environmental science and policy with Duke faculty
• SPUR (Stanford Pre-Collegiate University Program) Research - Stanford University : Conduct original research with Stanford faculty. Highly competitive.
• Laboratory for Laser Energetics HS Summer Program - University of Rochester - LLE : Dive into cutting-edge physics research with this free summer program for high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on experience with lasers and bo
• TARGET Science and Engineering Program - Fermilab : Explore a free, in-person high school internship in physics, engineering, and computing. Gain research skills, hands-on STEM experience, and boost you
• MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) Youth Program - MIT : Program engaging youth in climate research and innovation
• Research Science Institute (RSI) - Center for Excellence in Education : Most selective free summer science program in the US.
• Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) - Swedish Federation of Young Scientists : Selected students attend Nobel Prize ceremonies and meet Nobel laureates. Fully funded. US representatives chosen through ISEF and other national scie
• Anson L. Clark Scholars Program - Texas Tech University : 12 students selected. $750 stipend + free housing. Research across STEM, humanities, social sciences.
• Fred Hutch Cancer Center Summer Research Program - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center : Cancer and immunology research at leading research center.
• Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) - University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center : Discover a six-week summer program for high schoolers in grades 10-12 to gain hands-on STEM research experience with Iowa faculty mentors. Boost skill
• Harvard-Westlake Summer Research Internship - Harvard-Westlake School : 8-week research internship placing students with university professors and industry researchers. Students complete publishable research projects.
• Zooniverse Citizen Science - Zooniverse : Contribute to real scientific research by classifying images and data online.
• New York City Science and Engineering Fair - New York City Department of Education & CUNY : NYC’s premier high school research competition where students present original science and engineering projects and compete for ISEF slots.
• India International Science Festival - Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India : A national science festival promoting innovation, science communication, and outreach for students, educators, and researchers across India.
• Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association Essay Competition - Harvard College : International essay competition on economics topics. Winners published in Harvard Economic Review and receive prizes.
• International Young Physicists' Tournament - International Young Physicists' Tournament Association : A global team-based physics research and debate competition for high school students.
• DARPA Prize Competitions - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) : Open prize challenges from DARPA that fund and reward breakthrough solutions in science, engineering, and national security technology.
• International Physicists' Tournament (IPT) - International Physicists' Tournament Association : Team-based international physics tournament where students solve open-ended research problems and debate their solutions.
• Harvard Radcliffe Science Research Program - Harvard Radcliffe Institute : Summer research fellowship working with Harvard faculty on cutting-edge research
• Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) - Youth Science Canada : Canada’s national youth science fair where top student projects compete after qualifying at regional fairs across the country.

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ExtracurricularHub helps high school students discover over 1,600 extracurricular activities, internships, summer programs, research opportunities, and competitions. Our platform makes it easy to find programs that match your interests and boost your college application.