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- 01Aspiring Scholars Directed Research ProgramASDRP (RISE)ResearchEquitySelective
Free year-round Bay Area lab research. Open application.
📍 CA⏱ Year-round📅 243 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026ChemistryBiologyPhysicsEngineeringComputer Science - 02LA County Department of Arts and CultureBloomberg Arts Internship — Los Angeles CountyResearchSelective
Students work at arts and cultural organizations while completing intensive college-readiness training, professional development, mentorship and career preparation.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12Visual ArtsFilm & MediaMusic - 03Art of Problem Solving InitiativeBridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)Pre-CollegeEquitySelective
Free intensive math programs for underserved middle schoolers in NYC and LA.
📍 New York, NY / Los Angeles⏱ 3 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 6–8✓ Checked Aug 2026Math - 04California State Board of EducationCalifornia State Board of Education Student MemberResearchSelective
One California public-school senior is appointed as a full voting member of the State Board of Education, participates in state education policymaking and represents student perspectives at board and advisory meetings.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12Public PolicyEducationPolitical Science - 05UC San DiegoCardiovascular Institute Summer Research ProgramResearchSelective
Eight-week mentored cardiovascular-science research experience with clinician-scientists, a core lecture series, research training, and clinical-shadowing opportunities.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12MedicineBiology - 06California Academy of SciencesCareers in Science Intern ProgramResearchSelective
Multi-year, year-round paid internship involving hands-on science, field research, STEM education, professional development and public engagement at the Academy.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–10BiologyEnvironmental ScienceEducation - 07Coro Northern CaliforniaCoro Youth FellowsFellowshipSelective
Civic leadership fellowships for young people exploring careers in public affairs.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ Varies📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Public Policy - 08California Water ServiceA Splash of CreativityResearchSelective
Students submit original artwork addressing water conservation and local California water issues for statewide recognition and awards.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceSustainability - 09ScholarshipEquitySelective
Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 10Orange County Community FoundationAVID Scholarship FundResearchSelective
Graduating Orange County AVID students can receive donor-funded scholarships supporting college attendance and completion.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12Education - 11ScholarshipEquitySelective
Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.
📍 Nationwide⏱ One-time📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 12Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryBiotechnology Summer ExperienceResearchSelective
Students conduct an authentic molecular-biology and bioinformatics project involving DNA purification, PCR, restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis and analysis of gene sequences using professional bioinformatics tools.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12BiologyChemistryData Science - 13California Water ServiceCal Water Scholarship ProgramResearchSelective
Students in Cal Water service areas compete for college or vocational-school scholarships based on academics, service and financial need.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12Education - 14Forestry ChallengeCalifornia Forestry ChallengeOtherSelective
California's premier natural resource competition for high school students, similar to Envirothon.
📍 CA⏱ 1 week📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Humanities - 15California Coastal CommissionClimate Storytelling ContestResearchSelective
Middle- and high-school students communicate their experiences and feelings about climate change through a podcast, photo essay or personal narrative essay.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Creative WritingFilm & MediaSustainability - 16University of CaliforniaCOSMOSSummer ProgramEquityHighly Selective
UC residential STEM program. Need-based fee waivers cover full cost for qualifying families.
📍 CA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 128 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026MathComputer ScienceEngineeringBiologyPhysicsEnvironmental Science - 17The Adroit JournalAdroit Journal Summer MentorshipPre-CollegeEquitySelective
Free online mentorship pairing teen writers with established poets and prose writers.
📍 Online⏱ 6 weeks📅 212 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Creative WritingLiterature - 18Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)AEOP High School Apprenticeship ProgramResearchEquitySelective
Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 8 weeks📅 156 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology - 19AI4ALLAI4ALL Open LearningSummer ProgramEquitySelective
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026AI / Machine Learning - 20AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps Summer of ServiceApply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective
Service opportunities for teens through select programs.
📍 Multiple states⏱ Varies📅 Apply anytime💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Public PolicySocial Science - 21Amgen FoundationAmgen Scholars Future TrackApply anytimeResearchEquitySelective
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health - 22Bank of AmericaBank of America Student LeadersInternshipEquitySelective
Paid 8-week summer internship with nonprofits + leadership summit in DC.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 8 weeks📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Public PolicyBusinessSocial Science - 23Blue Ocean Strategy / variousBlue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship CompetitionCompetitionEquitySelective
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026EntrepreneurshipBusiness - 24Built By GirlsBuilt By Girls Wave ProgramFellowshipEquitySelective
A peer-mentorship program connecting high school girls with women in tech.
📍 Online⏱ Ongoing📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer ScienceBusiness - 25California Academic DecathlonCalifornia Academic DecathlonResearchModerate
High-school teams compete in ten academic disciplines through exams, essay, speech, interview and Super Quiz, with state champions advancing to nationals.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12EconomicsLiteratureMath - 26California Science & Engineering FairCalifornia Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF)ResearchModerate
Students qualifying through affiliated county or regional science fairs present original science and engineering projects at California's statewide competition.
📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyChemistryEngineering - 27CSSSA FoundationCalifornia State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)Summer ProgramModerate
Multi-disciplinary arts sessions for young artists to collaborate and learn from professionals.
📍 Valencia, CA⏱ 4 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Visual ArtsFilm & MediaMusic - 28MathcampCanada/USA MathcampPre-CollegeHighly Selective
Five-week summer program for mathematically talented teens at rotating universities.
📍 Rotating⏱ 5 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Math - 29Coca-Cola FoundationCoca-Cola Scholars ProgramScholarshipEquitySelective
USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.
📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Sep 2026BusinessEducationPublic Policy - 30US House of RepresentativesCongressional App ChallengeCompetitionEquitySelective
District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.
📍 All US districts⏱ Self-paced📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Computer Science