# Free Computer Science Programs for High School Students Funded CS programs — from corporate-sponsored summer institutes to university coding intensives — remove the paywall between you and a serious computer science credential. Free CS programs get flooded with applicants; ship one small personal project first and your application immediately reads differently. 38 verified programs match this page; 30 of the featured listings are free; 12 can be done online. ## Programs (38 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Women's Technology Program at MIT](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/womens-technology-program-mit) | MIT | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 | | [Microsoft High School Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/microsoft-high-school-internship) | Microsoft | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Quantum Computing Summer School Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-quantum-computing-camp) | Various Universities & Google | Free | hybrid | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Meta Hacker Cup](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hackercup) | Meta | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2026-09-01 | | [Stanford AI4ALL](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-ai4all) | Stanford University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-02-06 | | [Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/girls-who-code-summer-immersion-program) | Girls Who Code | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling | | [Stanford Compression Forum Summer Internship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-compression-forum-summer-internship) | Stanford University | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [NYU Courant GSTEM](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nyu-courant-gstem) | NYU Courant Institute | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-03-02 | | [MIT Battlecode](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mit-battlecode) | MIT | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-10 | | [IEEE Presidents' Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ieee-presidents-scholarship) | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-05-08 | | [Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/palantir-scholarship) | Palantir Technologies | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-15 | | [NYU Tandon CS4CS](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nyu-tandon-cs4cs) | NYU Tandon School of Engineering | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 | | [MITES Saturdays](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mites-saturdays) | MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs | Free | in_person | Grades 9–10 | 2026-12-03 | | [DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/darpa-cyber-grand-challenge) | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Congressional App Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/congressional-app-challenge) | U.S. House of Representatives | Free | virtual | Grades 6–12 | 2026-10-26 | | [Google Women Techmakers Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-women-techmakers) | Google | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-12-05 | | [Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-computer-science-summer-institute-cssi) | Google | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-02-15 | | [Georgia Educational Technology Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/georgia-educational-technology-fair) | Georgia Educational Technology Fair, Inc. | Free | in_person | Grades 3–12 | 2026-12-14 | | [Google Code Next Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/code-next) | Google | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-08-13 | | [Google Generation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-generation-scholarship) | Google | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-23 | | [CodeCombat Championship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-code-combat) | CodeCombat | Free | virtual | Grades 6–12 | 2027-04-01 | | [Generation Google Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/generation-google-scholarship) | Google LLC | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-23 | | [MIT Blueprint](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mit-blueprint) | HackMIT | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Carnegie Mellon CS Scholars (CSS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carnegie-mellon-cs-scholars-css) | Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-02-01 | | [Stanford SHTEM Internship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-shtem-internship) | Stanford Compression Forum | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Amazon Women in Innovation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/amazon-women-in-innovation-scholarship) | Amazon | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-31 | | [NVIDIA AI City Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nvidia-ai-challenge) | NVIDIA | Free | virtual | Grades 10–12 | 2026-07-10 | | [AEOP GEMS (Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/aeop-gems-gains-in-the-education-of-mathematics-and-science) | U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-01 | | [WPI Summer Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/wpi-summer-programs) | Worcester Polytech Institute | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-30 | | [USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-computing-olympiad-usaco) | USACO | Free | virtual | Grades 7–12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many free computer science programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 38 verified free computer science opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these free computer science programs free? Yes — 30 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: NVIDIA AI City Challenge (July 10, 2026); Google Code Next Program (August 13, 2026); Meta Hacker Cup (September 1, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### How do I get into a free computer science program? Funded programs select on demonstrated interest, not credentials you don't have yet: a short portfolio, a class project, or a clear essay about why this subject beats a stronger application from a student who never says why. Apply to several — free seats fill fast. ## Related pages - [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free) - [Computer Science Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/computer-science) - [Free STEM Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free/stem) - [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars) - [Find My Fit — 3-minute matching quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit) --- Canonical page: https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free/computer-science Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,826 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. Cite the canonical page above; always confirm binding details on each program's official site.