# Google Programs for High School Students Google's student programs are almost all free and online — coding competitions, open-source contribution seasons, and machine-learning challenges on Kaggle — which makes them the most accessible big-tech credentials in the catalog. They reward shipped work over polish: a completed Google program plus the project it produced is a stronger CS line than any paid bootcamp. 11 verified Google programs, 11 free. Official site: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com ## Programs (11 total) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kaggle Data Science Competitions](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/kaggle-competitions) | Kaggle/Google | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Google Code Jam to I/O](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-code-jam-to-io) | Google | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Google Summer of Code (Pre-University Contributor)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-summer-of-code-pre-university-contributor) | Google | Free | virtual | Grades 11–12 | 2027-04-05 | | [Google Code Next Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/code-next) | Google | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-08-13 | | [Google Generation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-generation-scholarship) | Google | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-23 | | [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 | | [Published App Developer](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/app-store-published-developer) | Apple / Google | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Google Science Fair Grand Prize](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-science-fair-grand-prize) | Google | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | | [Google Women Techmakers Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-women-techmakers) | Google | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-12-05 | | [Doodle for Google Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/doodle-4-google) | Google | Free | virtual | Grades 4–12 | 2026-12-17 | | [Code Next](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/google-code-next) | Google | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | Rolling | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Google offer programs for high school students? Yes — ExtracurricularHub lists 11 verified Google programs open to high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. Google's student programs are almost all free and online — coding competitions, open-source contribution seasons, and machine-learning challenges on Kaggle — which makes them the most accessible big-tech credentials in the catalog. ### Are any Google high school programs free? Yes — 11 of the Google programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Funded programs are often the most selective, so apply early and to more than one. ### Which Google deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: Google Code Next Program (August 13, 2026); Google Women Techmakers Scholars Program (December 5, 2026); Doodle for Google Competition (December 17, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the official Google page. ### How competitive are Google programs? It varies widely within one organization — flagship selective programs sit alongside broad-access options. Read each listing's eligibility, and treat the selective ones as reach applications: apply to several programs across organizations rather than betting a summer on one. ## Related pages - [Computer Science Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/computer-science) - [Coding Programs & Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/coding) - [Virtual for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/virtual) - [Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/competitions) - [All organizations](https://extracurricularhub.com/providers) - [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars) --- Canonical page: https://extracurricularhub.com/providers/google Source: ExtracurricularHub (https://extracurricularhub.com) — a free directory of 1,826 verified extracurricular programs for high school students. Cite the canonical page above; always confirm binding details on each program's official site.