# Fully Funded Programs for High School Students This page is the shortlist most families are actually searching for: nationally recognized institutes, research placements, and fellowships where every admitted student attends for free. Fully funded means the program pays because it can afford to be picky. Apply to several, start essays a month early, and treat these deadlines as non-negotiable. 47 verified programs match this page; 30 of the featured listings are free; 13 can be done online. ## Programs (47 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Presidential AI Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/presidential-ai-challenge) | White House Office of Science and Technology Policy | Free | virtual | Grades 1–12 | 2027-01-20 | | [Stamps Leadership Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stamps-scholarship) | Stamps Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-15 | | [Fulbright U.S. Student Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fulbright-us-student) | U.S. Department of State / IIE | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-06 | | [National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carnegie-hall-nyo-usa) | Carnegie Hall | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Mathematical Olympiad Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/imo-training) | MAA | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 | | [Beaver Works Summer Institute](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/bwsi) | MIT | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-02-01 | | [Clark Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/clark-scholars) | Texas Tech | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-16 | | [Davidson Fellows](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/davidson) | Davidson Institute | Free | virtual | Grades 11–18 | 2027-02-18 | | [Technology Student Association National Officer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/technology-student-association-officer) | TSA | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-28 | | [Tournament of Champions Debate](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tournament-of-champions) | Various | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-17 | | [United States Senate Youth Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/us-senate-youth) | Hearst Foundations | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-09-30 | | [Questbridge National College Match](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/intel-isef-grand-awards) | QuestBridge | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-01 | | [Davidson Fellows Scholarship - Music Category](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/davidson-institute-fellows) | Davidson Institute | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-18 | | [Yau Science Awards (Asia)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yau-science-awards) | Tsinghua University / Harvard University | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-30 | | [National Student Poets Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-student-poets-program) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | Free | hybrid | Grades 10–11 | 2026-08-01 | | [U.S. Presidential Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/presidential-scholars-program) | U.S. Department of Education | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-02 | | [Flinn Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/flinn-scholarship) | Flinn Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-19 | | [Ron Brown Scholar Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ron-brown-scholar) | Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-09 | | [USA Physics Olympiad](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usapho) | AAPT | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-20 | | [Cameron Impact Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cameron-impact-scholarship) | Bryan Cameron Education Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-09-10 | | [Putnam Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/putnam) | MAA | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-12-05 | | [White House Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/white-house-internship) | The White House | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2026-08-10 | | [Cum Laude Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cum-laude-society) | The Cum Laude Society | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-12-31 | | [Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jack-kent-cooke) | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-11 | | [Wharton Investment Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ghsic) | Wharton/UPenn | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-08 | | [Hertz Foundation Fellowship Application Prep](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hertz-fellowship) | Hertz Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-30 | | [Rhodes Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rhodes-scholarship) | Rhodes Trust | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-07 | | [Research Science Institute (RSI)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research-science-institute-rsi) | Center for Excellence in Education | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2026-12-16 | | [Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stockholm-international-youth-science-seminar-siyss) | Swedish Federation of Young Scientists | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-05-01 | | [USA Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) National Finalist](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-chemistry-olympiad-usnco-national-finalist) | American Chemical Society | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-31 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many fully funded programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 47 verified fully funded opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these fully funded 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: National Student Poets Program (August 1, 2026); White House Internship Program (August 10, 2026); Cameron Impact Scholarship (September 10, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### How do I get into a free fully funded 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) - [Prestigious & Highly Selective Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/prestigious) - [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/prestigious 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.