# Extracurriculars & Programs in Missouri for High School Students

Missouri's standouts include WashU's summer academies in St. Louis, the fully funded Missouri Scholars Academy, and Missouri S&T's hands-on engineering camps in Rolla.

St. Louis institutions — the Fed, the Zoo, the plant-science research corridor — quietly run some of the Midwest's best student programs.

8 verified programs match this page; 2 of the featured listings are free.

## Programs (8 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Destination Imagination Challenge Experience](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/destination-imagination-challenge-experience) | Destination Imagination | Free | in_person | Grades 6–12 | 2026-11-30 |
| [Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/washington-university-in-st-louis-high-school-summer-scholars) | Washington University in St. Louis | $5,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-01 |
| [Jackling Introduction to Engineering](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jackling-introduction-to-engineering) | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $650 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | Rolling |
| [Missouri Fine Arts Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/missouri-fine-arts-academy) | Missouri State University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Missouri Scholars Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/missouri-scholars-academy) | University of Missouri | $200 | in_person | Grade 11 | Rolling |
| [Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/saint-louis-zoo-alive-volunteers) | Saint Louis Zoo | Not listed | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-15 |
| [Student Board of Directors Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/st-louis-fed-student-board-of-directors) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis | Not listed | in_person | Grade 12 | Rolling |
| [Gateway to Business](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/washu-olin-gateway-to-business) | WashU Olin Business School | $1,800 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many missouri programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 8 verified missouri opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these missouri programs free?

Yes — 2 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: Destination Imagination Challenge Experience (November 30, 2026); Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program (February 15, 2027); Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars (April 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do I have to live in Missouri to participate?

Most in-person programs based in Missouri accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.

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- [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs)
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