# Extracurriculars & Programs in Georgia for High School Students Georgia pairs Georgia Tech's engineering and computing pre-college programs with Emory's health-science pipeline, CDC-adjacent public-health exposure in Atlanta, and one of the South's strongest Governor's Honors traditions. 17 verified programs match this page; 9 of the featured listings are free. ## Programs (17 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Zell Miller Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/zell-miller-scholarship) | Georgia Student Finance Commission | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-06-01 | | [SCAD Rising Star Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/savannah-college-art-design-rising) | Savannah College of Art and Design | $3,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling | | [CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cdc-museum-disease-detective-camp) | CDC David J. Sencer Museum | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-07 | | [Emory Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/emory-pre-college) | Emory University | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Governor's Honors Program (Georgia)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/governors-honors-program-georgia) | Georgia Department of Education | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-01-09 | | [National Quiz Bowl Alliance (NAQT) National Champion](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-quiz-bowl-alliance-naqt-national-champion) | NAQT | $150 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-23 | | [SCAD Pre-College Summer Art & Design Intensive](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scad-pre-college-summer-art-design) | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-05-28 | | [4-H National Congress](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/4-h-national-congress-leadership-program) | National 4-H Council | $1,200 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-09-01 | | [Emory Barkley Forum for High Schools](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/emory-barkley-forum-for-high-schools) | Emory University | $50 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-01 | | [Volunteen Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/zoo-atlanta-volunteen-program) | Zoo Atlanta | $30 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-31 | | [Governor's Honors Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/georgia-governors-honors-program) | Georgia Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-01-09 | | [Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer P.E.A.K.S.](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/georgia-tech-ceismc-summer-peaks) | Georgia Tech CEISMC | $900 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 | | [EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge for the 21st Century](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/21st-century-leaders-earthcare) | 21st Century Leaders | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [Teen Ensemble](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/alliance-theatre-teen-ensemble) | Alliance Theatre | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Teen Team](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/high-museum-teen-team) | High Museum of Art | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Young Dawgs Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/uga-young-dawgs-program) | University of Georgia | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [Summer Scholars Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/winship-summer-scholars-research-program) | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many georgia programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 17 verified georgia opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these georgia programs free? Yes — 9 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: 4-H National Congress (September 1, 2026); Emory Barkley Forum for High Schools (December 1, 2026); Governor's Honors Program (Georgia) (January 9, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do I have to live in Georgia to participate? Most in-person programs based in Georgia accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. 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