# Public Health Programs for High School Students Public health sits where biology, data, and policy meet — and it has become one of the fastest-growing interests in college admissions since 2020. These programs let students explore epidemiology, global health, and health equity through fieldwork, research, and mentorship rather than a single textbook. 10 verified programs match this page; 9 of the featured listings are free. ## Programs (10 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-medical-youth-science-program-(smysp)) | Stanford University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-03-23 | | [Johns Hopkins Global Health Leaders Conference](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/johns-hopkins-global-health-leaders) | Johns Hopkins University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-31 | | [Pestival Urban & Public Health Case Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pestival) | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [World Food Prize Global Youth Institute](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/world-food-prize-global-youth-institute) | The World Food Prize Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-06 | | [Amigos de las Americas](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/amigos-de-las-americas) | Amigos de las Americas | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-15 | | [CDC Public Health Youth Ambassador Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/public-health-youth-ambassador) | Centers for Disease Control | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-15 | | [NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nih-high-school-summer-internship-program-hs-sip) | National Institutes of Health (OITE) | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-17 | | [HOSA-Future Health Professionals](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hosa-future-health-professionals) | HOSA-Future Health Professionals | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-01 | | [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 | | [The Global Health Leaders Conference](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/the-global-health-leaders-conference) | Johns Hopkins University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many public health programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 10 verified public health opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these public health 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: HOSA-Future Health Professionals (November 1, 2026); Amigos de las Americas (January 15, 2027); CDC Public Health Youth Ambassador Program (January 15, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do public health extracurriculars help with college admissions? Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in public health (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. Pick one or two programs from this page and go deep. ## Related pages - [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research) - [Stem for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stem) - [Women in STEM Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/women-in-stem) - [Community for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/community) - [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/public-health Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,723 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. Cite the canonical page above; always confirm binding details on each program's official site.