Virtual & Online Leadership Programs for High School Students

These leadership programs are fully online, so students in any town — not just near a major university — can participate.

Virtual programs remove geography from the equation; selectivity and follow-through are all that separate you from applicants in Boston or the Bay Area.

42 verified programs match this page; 30 of the featured listings are completely free.

Featured programs

Browse 30+ curated programs for high school students:

• Posse Foundation Scholarship — Posse Foundation: Earn a full-tuition scholarship to top colleges through this virtual leadership program. Build skills, join a supportive cohort, and strengthen your c
• Ron Brown Scholar Program — Ron Brown Scholar Fund: Elite scholarship for Black high school seniors excelling in academics and leadership. Earn $40k to fund college while building leadership skills for
• Nonprofit Founder (501(c)(3)) — IRS / State Government: Launch your own 501(c)(3) nonprofit and gain leadership, entrepreneurship, and hands-on experience. Boost college applications while making a real-wor
• Stamps Leadership Scholars — Stamps Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship plus enrichment funds at top colleges while building leadership skills. Perfect for high school seniors aiming to stand o
• Flinn Scholarship — Flinn Foundation: Elite full-ride scholarship for Arizona seniors to ASU, UArizona, or NAU. Boost leadership skills, gain recognition, and secure your college future at
• Boettcher Scholarship — Boettcher Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship to any Colorado college! This prestigious opportunity helps high school seniors stand out on college applications and bui
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship — Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Secure up to $55k/year with this elite, need-based scholarship for high-achieving seniors. Boost college applications and unlock opportunities for aca
• U.S. Presidential Scholars Program — U.S. Department of Education: Earn national recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, the highest honor for top high school seniors. Boost college applications and showcase leade
• APIA Scholars — APIA Scholars: Exclusive scholarship opportunity for Asian & Pacific Islander American high school seniors. Earn up to $20,000 while boosting college applications an
• Wendy's High School Heisman — Wendy's / Heisman Trophy Trust: National recognition honoring high school seniors who excel as scholar-athletes. State winners and national finalists receive scholarships.
• Gates Scholarship Finalist — Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Full ride scholarship for exceptional Pell-eligible students. Covers full cost of attendance at any US college.
• Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program — Foot Locker / NSAF: Earn a $20,000 scholarship through this virtual competition for student-athletes excelling in academics, leadership, and sports. Boost your college ap
• Target Community Scholars Program — Target Corporation: Target awards $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are passionate about community impact. Scholars gain not just funding but access to inte
• Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program — Chick-fil-A Inc.: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars awards up to $25,000 to non-employee high school and college students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commun
• Civics Unplugged Fellowship — Civics Unplugged: Build leadership and civic skills in this free online fellowship for high school students. Gain hands-on experience, boost college applications, and c
• Dell Scholars Program — Dell Foundation: Transform your college journey with a $20k scholarship, laptop, and mentorship. Ideal for high school seniors overcoming adversity and building leader
• Built by Girls WAVE Program — BUILT BY GIRLS: Empowering mentorship program for high school girls & nonbinary students to explore tech careers, build leadership skills, and strengthen college appl
• Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship — Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation: Earn a $2,500 scholarship for leadership and service through this virtual competition for high school seniors. Boost your college applications and sho
• Burger King Scholars Program — Burger King McLamore Foundation: Earn scholarships up to $50,000 through this virtual program for high school seniors. Build leadership skills and boost college applications with comm
• Ohio War Orphans Scholarship — Ohio Department of Higher Education: Support your college goals with the Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, a free online opportunity for high school students in grades 9-12 with veteran paren
• Air Force & Space Force ROTC High School Scholarship — U.S. Air Force: Earn a full-tuition scholarship through this competitive ROTC program for high school seniors. Develop leadership skills and strengthen college applic
• GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program — GE Foundation / Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation: A prestigious $10,000 scholarship for high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Up to 20 scholars selected na
• Kohl's Cares Scholarship — Kohl's Corporation: Earn a scholarship while boosting college apps through volunteering and leadership. Open to high schoolers in grades 9-12. Perfect for service-focused
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship — RMHC: Apply for a free scholarship supporting high school seniors passionate about community service. Boost college applications while making a local impact
• Walmart Associate Scholarship — Walmart: Exclusive scholarship for high school seniors who are Walmart employees or dependents. Boost college applications with corporate recognition and finan
• iCivics Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship — iCivics & CIRCLE (Tufts): Empower your leadership skills in this free, virtual civics fellowship for high school students. Gain hands-on experience and boost your college appli
• QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program — QuestBridge: Empower your college journey with this free leadership program for high-achieving juniors. Gain skills, college prep resources, and scholarship opport
• Elks National Foundation Emergency Educational Grants — Elks National Foundation: Emergency grants for children of deceased/disabled Elks members.
• UNICEF USA National Youth Council — UNICEF USA: Join a selective youth council shaping national advocacy on human rights and global issues. Build leadership skills and enhance college applications t
• California Scholarship Federation Seymour Award — California Scholarship Federation: Top scholarship for California CSF members. $5,000+ awards for exceptional academic and service records.

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