# Extracurricular Programs for Underrepresented Students Colleges actively seek students who bring perspectives their applicant pools lack — and dozens of programs exist specifically to fund and support that talent. This page gathers opportunities built for underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students, where the cost barrier is removed and mentorship is part of the design. 44 verified programs match this page; 30 of the featured listings are free; 17 can be done online. ## Programs (44 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | 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 | | [Dartmouth Bound](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/thayer-school-engineering) | Dartmouth College | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-03-01 | | [Stanford AI4ALL](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stanford-ai4all) | Stanford University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-02-06 | | [Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/telluride-association-summer-seminars-tass) | Telluride Association | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2026-12-03 | | [Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/girls-who-invest-summer-intensive-program) | Girls Who Invest | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2026-10-01 | | [Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/goldman-sachs-possibilities-summit) | Goldman Sachs | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-03-01 | | [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 | | [American Foundation for the Blind Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/american-foundation-for-the-blind-scholarship) | American Council of the Blind / American Foundation for the Blind | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-02-14 | | [Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/association-on-american-indian-affairs-scholarship) | Association on American Indian Affairs | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-05-31 | | [Hagan Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hagan-scholarship) | Hagan Scholarship Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-12-01 | | [Generation Google Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/generation-google-scholarship) | Google LLC | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-23 | | [Point Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/point-foundation-lgbtq-scholarship) | Point Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-20 | | [Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jack-and-jill-of-america-foundation-scholarship) | Jack and Jill of America Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-03-11 | | [NSBE Pre-College Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nsbe-pre-college-scholarship) | National Society of Black Engineers | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-15 | | [SHPE Foundation ScholarSHPE Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/shpe-foundation-scholarshpe-program) | Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-02-15 | | [NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/naacp-agnes-jones-jackson-scholarship) | NAACP | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-05-22 | | [McDonald's HACER National Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mcdonalds-hacer-national-scholarship) | Ronald McDonald House Charities | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-02-05 | | [United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/united-negro-college-fund-uncf-scholarships) | United Negro College Fund | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-15 | | [Hispanic Scholarship Fund High School Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hispanic-scholarship-fund-high-school-scholarship) | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-02-15 | | [Carnegie Hall NYO2](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carnegie-hall-nyo2) | Carnegie Hall | Free | in_person | Grades 9–11 | 2026-12-01 | | [Jane Street INSIGHT Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jane-street-insight-program) | Jane Street | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling | | [AI4ALL Summer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ai4all-summer-program) | AI4ALL | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–11 | 2027-02-15 | | [Amazon Women in Innovation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/amazon-women-in-innovation-scholarship) | Amazon | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-31 | | [MITES Summer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mites-summer) | MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Morgan Stanley Early Insights Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/morgan-stanley-early-insights-program) | Morgan Stanley | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-31 | | [Sphinx Competition Laureate](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/sphinx-competition-laureate) | Sphinx Organization | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-20 | | [Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/gates-millennium-scholars-alumni) | Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-23 | | [Duolingo Thrive Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/duolingo-thrive-scholarship) | Duolingo | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-03-31 | | [Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hispanic-heritage-foundation-awards) | Hispanic Heritage Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-01 | | [College Board National Recognition Program Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-student-recognition-award) | College Board | Free | virtual | Grades 10–11 | 2027-05-21 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many underrepresented students programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 44 verified underrepresented students opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these underrepresented students 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: Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program (October 1, 2026); Sphinx Competition Laureate (October 20, 2026); Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards (November 1, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do underrepresented students extracurriculars help with college admissions? Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in underrepresented students (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 - [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free) - [Scholarships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scholarships) - [Women in STEM Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/women-in-stem) - [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs) - [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/underrepresented-students Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,723 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. 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