# Chemistry Programs & Competitions for High School Students Chemistry programs include USNCO and olympiad training, university lab research, and summer intensives in organic, physical, and materials chemistry. Lab-based chemistry experience is rarer on applications than biology — which makes it more memorable. 20 verified programs match this page; 15 of the featured listings are free; 3 can be done online. ## Programs (20 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [International Chemistry Olympiad Team Member](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/icho-team-member) | American Chemical Society | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-07-18 | | [Scripps Research High School Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scripps-research-internship) | Scripps Research | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-22 | | [Simons Summer Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/simons-summer-research-program) | Stony Brook University | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-05 | | [Monell Science Apprenticeship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/monell-science-apprenticeship-program) | Monell Chemical Senses Center | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-12-18 | | [National Science Bowl (High School)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-science-bowl-high-school) | U.S. Department of Energy | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-10 | | [Penn Chemistry Olympiad Summer Camp (PENNCHEM outreach)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-chemistry-olympiad-summer-camp-pennchem-outreach) | University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Outreach | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 | | [Stony Brook Simons Summer Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stony-brook-simons-summer-research-program) | Stony Brook University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-02-05 | | [Governor's School in the Sciences (NJGSS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/governors-school-in-the-sciences-njgss) | Drew University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 | | [Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-university-science-honors-program-shp) | Columbia University | $600 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-15 | | [UC Davis Young Scholars Program (YSP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/uc-davis-young-scholars-program-ysp) | University of California, Davis | $5,600 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-03-15 | | [American Chemical Society Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/american-chemical-society-scholars-program) | American Chemical Society | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Harvard-MIT Chemistry Olympiad (HMChO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hmcho-chemistry-olympiad) | Harvard-MIT Partnership | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-20 | | [ACS Project SEED](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/acs-project-seed) | American Chemical Society | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-06 | | [Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/secondary-student-training-program-sstp) | University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center | $6,900 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-15 | | [High School Honors Science Program (HSHSP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/high-school-honors-science-program-hshsp) | Michigan State University | $1,500 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Brookhaven High School Research Program (HSRP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/brookhaven-high-school-research-program-hsrp) | Brookhaven National Laboratory | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-20 | | [Penn Chemistry Research Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-chemistry-research-academy) | University of Pennsylvania College of Arts & Sciences | $8,800 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-05-01 | | [High School Student Research Internships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/high-school-student-research-internships) | Scripps Research | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-22 | | [Chinese Chemistry Olympiad (CChO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/chinese-chemistry-olympiad) | Chinese Chemical Society | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-09-01 | | [Korean Chemistry Olympiad for Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/korean-chemistry-olympiad) | Korean Chemical Society | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-15 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many chemistry programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 20 verified chemistry opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these chemistry programs free? Yes — 15 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: International Chemistry Olympiad Team Member (July 18, 2026); Chinese Chemistry Olympiad (CChO) (September 1, 2026); National Science Bowl (High School) (December 10, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do chemistry extracurriculars help with college admissions? Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in chemistry (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. 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