# Extracurriculars & Programs in Virginia for High School Students

Virginia pairs UVA and Virginia Tech pre-college programs with the DC-adjacent internship market in Northern Virginia — government, defense tech, and research labs within commuting reach.

11 verified programs match this page; 8 of the featured listings are free; 1 can be done online.

## Programs (11 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Virginia Governor's School Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/virginia-governors-school) | State of Virginia | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2026-12-12 |
| [CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cyberpatriot-national-youth-cyber-defense-competition) | Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-01 |
| [Janelia High School Internships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/janelia-high-school-internships) | HHMI Janelia Research Campus | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-14 |
| [Stockholm Junior Water Prize USA](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stockholm-junior-water-prize-usa) | Water Environment Federation (WEF) | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/seaperch) | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Foundation & RoboNation | Free | hybrid | Grades 6–12 | 2026-11-30 |
| [Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) National Finalist](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/team-america-rocketry-challenge-tarc-national-finalist) | Aerospace Industries Association | $100 | in_person | Grades 7–12 | 2026-12-06 |
| [The American Rocketry Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/the-american-rocketry-challenge) | AIA & Partners | Free | in_person | Grades 7–12 | 2026-12-06 |
| [Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/aspiring-scientists-summer-internship-program-assip) | George Mason University | $300 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-15 |
| [USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-biology-olympiad-usabo) | Center for Excellence in Education | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-08 |
| [William & Mary Pre-College Online Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/william-and-mary-pre-college) | William & Mary College | Free | virtual | Grades 8–12 | Rolling |
| [ASC Theatre Camp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/asc-theatre-camp) | American Shakespeare Center | $3,975 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

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

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 11 verified virginia opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these virginia programs free?

Yes — 8 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: CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition (October 1, 2026); USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) (November 8, 2026); SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Program (November 30, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

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

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

## Related pages

- [Summer Programs for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs)
- [Internships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/internships)
- [Research for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research)
- [Free for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/free)
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