Education programs for high schoolers.
89 programs indexed in education. 72 are free or pay a stipend. 2 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new education program.
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- SelectiveMissouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce DevelopmentA+ Scholarship Program
Merit-based Missouri program helping eligible graduates of A+-designated high schools pay tuition at participating two-year colleges and technical schools. High-school participants must enter an agreement with their school before graduation.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateYoungstown State UniversityAcademic Achievers
Warren-area students receive academic tutoring, ACT preparation, Saturday enrichment and a six-week residential summer experience; summer participants receive a stipend.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModeratePurchase College, SUNYAcademic EDGE
High-school seniors complete a credit-bearing college course plus academic transition programming before beginning college.
📍 NY🎓 Grade 12 - Highly SelectiveSyracuse UniversityAccelerated Semester Online
Juniors and seniors take eight-week online university courses for college credit during the school year. Fall 2026 enrollment is active.
📍 NY🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveNebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary EducationAccess College Early (ACE) Scholarship
Pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying low-income Nebraska high-school students taking college courses through dual or early enrollment at participating Nebraska institutions.
📍 NE🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateArkansas Division of Higher EducationACCESS to Acceleration Concurrent Courses
Arkansas high-school students can enroll in eligible concurrent college courses through participating institutions while receiving state assistance toward the course cost.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveArkansas Division of Higher EducationACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship
Helps Arkansas high-school students pay for eligible concurrent-credit coursework at $65 per semester credit hour, up to $2,000 annually.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveWave HillACES — Art, Community, Education and Science
Year-long paid youth program connecting arts education, environmental science, community engagement and informal teaching.
📍 NY🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateLyon CollegeACT Prep Camp
Rising juniors and seniors complete a two-day ACT preparation program on the Lyon College campus.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveIdaho Department of EducationAdvanced Opportunities
Idaho public-school students receive state funding that can be used for dual-credit college courses, overload courses, exams and approved workforce-training opportunities while still in high school.
📍 ID🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveAlaska Community FoundationAlaska Community Foundation Scholarship Program
One application matches Alaska students to more than 60 scholarships, including awards based on geography, academics, career interests, financial need, community involvement, and other criteria.
📍 AK🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveAlaska Commission on Postsecondary EducationAlaska Performance Scholarship
Merit scholarship for Alaska high-school graduates who complete the required rigorous curriculum and meet GPA or qualifying-test standards. Awards can reach $7,000 per year and $28,000 total at participating Alaska institutions or eligible CTE programs.
📍 AK🎓 Grade 12 - Highly SelectiveIowa Department of EducationAll Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
Eligible Iowa students with financial need can receive state financial aid for attendance at an eligible Iowa college or university. The maximum 2026–27 award is $5,486 and can be renewable for multiple semesters.
📍 IA🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveAltru Health SystemAltru Junior Volunteer Program
High-school students volunteer in a hospital environment while gaining exposure to health-care careers and patient-support operations.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 10–12 - Highly SelectiveArizona Community FoundationArizona Community Foundation Scholarship Program
One general application matches students with more than 160 scholarships covering universities, community colleges, technical schools, and vocational programs.
📍 AZ🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveArizona Science CenterArizona Science Center Teen Volunteer Program
Teens support exhibitions, STEM demonstrations, guests, and educational programming while earning community-service or service-learning hours.
📍 AZ🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveArkansas Division of Higher EducationArkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Lottery-funded scholarship for Arkansas students attending eligible higher-education institutions. Traditional graduating seniors can qualify through a Diploma of Merit or qualifying academic/test criteria.
📍 AR🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveUniversity of Central ArkansasArkansas College Bound
Students with disabilities experience college life while learning about postsecondary academic expectations, accommodations and preparation for further education or training.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveArkansas Community FoundationArkansas Community Foundation Scholarships
Arkansas students complete an eligibility quiz and can be matched with dozens of donor-funded scholarships based on geography, school, intended major, activities, and other criteria.
📍 AR🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveIdaho State Board of EducationArmed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
Eligible dependents of qualifying Idaho military personnel or public-safety officers can receive substantial postsecondary educational assistance.
📍 ID🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveCollege Foundation of North CarolinaAubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
Need-based scholarship for graduating seniors from fourteen designated North Carolina counties attending NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill or UNC Greensboro.
📍 NC🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveAudubon Nature InstituteAudubon Nature Institute Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers support Audubon's wildlife, conservation, education, and guest-engagement mission across its New Orleans nature attractions while working alongside staff and gaining practical experience.
📍 LA🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveOrange County Community FoundationAVID Scholarship Fund
Graduating Orange County AVID students can receive donor-funded scholarships supporting college attendance and completion.
📍 CA🎓 Grade 12 - Highly SelectiveDelaware Higher Education OfficeB. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship
Major merit scholarship for a Delaware senior enrolling at the University of Delaware.
📍 DE🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveTrinity CollegeBantam Bound
Selective two-day fly-in introducing prospective seniors to Trinity through professor-led mock classes, student discussions and exploration of campus and Hartford.
📍 CT🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveFlorida Department of EducationBenacquisto Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholars meeting Florida requirements can receive funding designed to cover the institutional cost of attendance after other specified awards.
📍 FL🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveBest BuddiesBest Buddies Youth Leadership
Build friendships with people with IDD; chapter and leadership opportunities.
📍 Multiple schools⏱ Year-round📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 7–12 - SelectiveBoettcher FoundationBoettcher Scholarship
Highly competitive merit scholarship for graduating Colorado seniors attending participating four-year Colorado institutions. Selection emphasizes academics, intellectual curiosity, leadership, service, and character.
📍 CO🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveCommunity Foundation of Northern NevadaBoston Family Scholarship
Nevada high-school seniors pursuing a teaching degree at a four-year Nevada college may qualify for this education-focused award.
📍 NV🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveBreakthroughBreakthrough Collaborative
Free summer and school-year academic program for first-generation, low-income middle schoolers; high schoolers can serve as teaching fellows.
📍 30+ US cities⏱ Multi-year📅 Spring🎓 Grades 6–12 - SelectiveFairfield UniversityBridgeport Tuition Grant
Eligible Bridgeport high-school graduates admitted to Fairfield can receive full tuition, with additional need-based aid potentially covering other costs.
📍 CT🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveMissouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce DevelopmentBright Flight
State merit scholarship for top-scoring Missouri high-school seniors who attend approved Missouri postsecondary institutions. No separate Bright Flight application is required.
📍 MO🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveUniversity of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringBrown-Forman INSPIRE
Students spend a residential week exploring engineering, college preparation, and career pathways through faculty workshops, industry field trips, mentorship, and a team design challenge culminating in a presentation.
📍 KY🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveAlabama High School Athletic Association / Bryant-Jordan FoundationBryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program
Alabama high-school seniors at AHSAA member schools can be nominated for Scholar-Athlete or Achievement Awards, with 96 scholarships awarded annually.
📍 AL🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveCommunity Foundation of Northern NevadaCaesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship
For graduating Nevada high-school seniors who are children of qualifying Caesars Entertainment employees, with emphasis on dependents of wage and tip earners.
📍 NV🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateNorth Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesCafé Coordinators
High-school students organize monthly Teen Science Cafés, select topics, recruit speakers, market events and lead public science programming.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveCalifornia Water ServiceCal Water Scholarship Program
Students in Cal Water service areas compete for college or vocational-school scholarships based on academics, service and financial need.
📍 CA🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveCalifornia State Board of EducationCalifornia State Board of Education Student Member
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🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateClaflin UniversityCall Me MiSTER
Teacher-development pathway for graduating male students entering education, with mentoring and tuition assistance ($5,000-$10,000/year).
📍 SC🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateNorth Carolina ZooCamp Crew
Teen volunteers assist zoo educators with wildlife camps, crafts, games and educational activities.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveLincoln Park ZooCamp Teen Volunteer Program
Teens entering grades 9–12 complete a five-week service-learning placement supporting the zoo's conservation-focused summer camp. The position is volunteer rather than paid employment.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine / AHECCANOE Academy
Graduating seniors explore healthcare through problem-based learning, pre-health advising, clinical certifications, professional networking and residential university programming.
📍 HI🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveNorth Carolina Community College System / NC DPICareer and College Promise
North Carolina high-school students take tuition-free college courses through community-college and cooperative pathways and can earn transferable college credit before graduation.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNew Jersey Department of EducationCareer and Technical Education Scholar Award Program
Recognizes NJ students who demonstrate high achievement in an approved CTE program, academics, college-level/work-based learning, leadership, and service. Eighty-three students received the 2026 award.
📍 NJ🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveExplora X StudioCareer Pathways Internship Program
Two-year paid STEAM internship beginning with rising juniors. Interns receive workforce training, mentorship, portfolio development, financial-literacy instruction and opportunities for embedded internships at Explora.
📍 NM🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveCalifornia Academy of SciencesCareers in Science Intern Program
Multi-year, year-round paid internship involving hands-on science, field research, STEM education, professional development and public engagement at the Academy.
📍 CA🎓 Grades 9–10 - SelectiveNC State UniversityCatalyst: Creating Opportunities in STEM for Students with Disabilities
Year-long STEM and college/career-readiness cohort with workshops, field experiences, certifications and access to paid STEM internships.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNew Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually ImpairedCBVI Scholarship Program
Scholarships for qualifying students served by the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired who are pursuing further education.
📍 NJ🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveRowan UniversityCHAMP/GEAR UP Summer Academy
College-readiness summer program for students from participating Camden-area schools with instruction in math, science, writing, computer science, financial literacy and public speaking.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–11 - SelectiveOklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationChancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship
Recognizes outstanding Oklahoma seniors for academics, leadership and community service.
📍 OK🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveDelaware Higher Education OfficeCharles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship
Merit scholarship for high-achieving Delaware seniors attending an accredited undergraduate institution full time.
📍 DE🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveConnecticut Office of the State TreasurerCHET Dream Big! Competition
Connecticut students submit an essay, video or artwork addressing their aspirations or how they can help their community, competing for CHET college-savings awards.
📍 CT🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveChildren's Museum of New HampshireChildren's Museum of New Hampshire Volunteer Program
Volunteers age 15+ can assist with museum programs, summer camps, student activities and drop-in STEAM experiences involving art, culture and science.
📍 NH🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of MarylandClark School Pre-College Scholars Program
Rising juniors and seniors complete three weeks of intensive SAT preparation, engineering-department presentations, college admissions workshops, and individualized application support. The 2026 fee was $400, with financial aid available.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveCoca-Cola FoundationCoca-Cola Scholars Program
USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.
📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 October🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveUniversity of Maine Cohen Institute for Leadership & Public ServiceCohen High School Summer Leadership Program
Rising seniors nominated by their schools attend a fully funded residential program combining college-level leadership study, public service, team-building, outdoor leadership, and interaction with prominent leaders.
📍 ME🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateUniversity of MississippiCollege 101
Need-eligible students spend two residential weeks experiencing college classes and dorm life while exploring majors, financial aid, careers, ACT preparation, and college-application skills.
📍 MS🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateUMBCCollege Application Bootcamp
Students focus on the college-application process and preparation.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateSalisbury UniversityCollege Career Readiness Academy
Students explore college pathways, careers, financial literacy, résumé development, interviews, and goal-setting during a week-long academy. The 2026 fee was $450.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateNorth Dakota University SystemCollege Credit in High School — Early Entry & Dual Credit
North Dakota high-school students enroll in college courses through dual-credit or early-entry options, including online and classroom courses.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveThreeSixty Journalism / University of St. ThomasCollege Essay Workshop
Twin Cities students spend four days developing a polished college or scholarship essay through brainstorming, drafting, professional mentorship, and peer review. Tuition was fully covered in 2026 and completers received a stipend toward transportation and application fees.
📍 MN🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveCity University of New York / NYC Public SchoolsCollege Now
Free dual-enrollment program allowing NYC high-school students to take CUNY courses and earn college credit before graduation.
📍 NY🎓 Grades 10–12 - Highly SelectiveSmith CollegeCollege Readiness Program
Rising juniors and seniors spend a residential week strengthening academic skills and preparing for college applications and the transition to university study. The 2026 fee was $2,795.
📍 MA🎓 Grades 11–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of DelawareCollege Readiness Scholars Institute (CRSI)
Multi-year college-access program beginning with an intensive summer session and continuing through the school year with academic seminars, admissions guidance and personal-development programming.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveState of Alabama / CollegeCountsCollegeCounts Scholarship
Need-based scholarship for eligible Alabama high-school seniors planning to attend an eligible Alabama college or university. Awards are listed at $4,000 for four-year institutions and $2,000 for two-year institutions.
📍 AL🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveOklahoma City Community FoundationCommunity Foundation Scholars Program
Scholarships for central-Oklahoma graduating seniors who demonstrate meaningful school and community involvement.
📍 OK🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveDetroit ZooCounselor in Training — Safari Camp
Teens ages 15–17 mentor younger Safari Camp participants while developing leadership, education, and camp-counseling skills. Applications for summer 2027 open in March 2027.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUMBCCreate Your College Portfolio
Students work on materials and skills useful for building a college application portfolio.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateDakota ZooDakota Zoo Crew
Teen volunteers serve as camp mentors, conservation educators and junior zookeepers while completing structured zoo service.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMaine Community FoundationDaniel Cardillo Charitable Fund
Maine young people needing financial assistance can receive support to pursue meaningful artistic, academic, athletic, vocational, or experiential opportunities outside traditional school.
📍 ME🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveDaniels FundDaniels Scholarship Program
Major scholarship for graduating seniors demonstrating character, leadership, service, and academic promise. Colorado students are eligible.
📍 CO🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveNew Jersey Department of EducationDare to Dream Student Leadership Conferences
Seven regional conferences for middle- and high-school students with disabilities featuring student-led workshops on self-advocacy, leadership, IEP participation, college and workplace rights. Attendance is free.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveDavidson CollegeDavidson Summer Promise Program
Free residential college-access program that begins before ninth grade and brings participants back to Davidson for annual summer enrichment through high school.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveDC College Access ProgramDC CAP University Partner Scholarship
Eligible DC public and charter seniors can receive renewable DC CAP funding combined with additional aid from participating university partners and long-term college-success coaching.
📍 DC🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveColorado School of MinesDECTech Intern
High-school interns assist Mines outreach programs and help deliver computing and technology activities for younger K–8 students.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveDelaware Community FoundationDelaware Community Foundation Scholarship Program
A common application matches students to dozens of scholarships based on school, county, intended field, financial need and other criteria.
📍 DE🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveState of DelawareDelaware State Board of Education Student Member
One high-school student serves a full one-year term as a non-voting State Board member and contributes student perspectives on curriculum, graduation requirements, equity and accountability.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveDelaware Museum of Nature & ScienceDelaware Teen Science Café Leadership Team
Students choose Science Café themes, work with STEM speakers, market events and host programs for other Delaware teens while earning community-service hours.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveMaryland Higher Education CommissionDelegate Scholarship
Maryland high-school seniors can apply through their State Delegate for awards ranging from $200 to $14,086 for 2026–27.
📍 MD🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveMuseum of DiscoveryDiscovery Camp Counselor
Teen volunteers assist museum educators with children's summer Discovery Camps and gain experience supporting informal STEM education.
📍 AR🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveEducationQuest FoundationDo the FAFSA Nebraska Scholarship
Seventy-five Nebraska seniors will receive $1,000 scholarships for Nebraska colleges or universities after completing the 2027–28 FAFSA and a short application.
📍 NE🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveCommunity Foundation of Northern NevadaDon Carano Legacy Scholarship
Supports graduating seniors who are dependents of qualifying Caesars Entertainment team members meeting employment requirements.
📍 NV🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveMissouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce DevelopmentDual Credit / Dual Enrollment Scholarship
Covers tuition and fees for financially eligible Missouri high-school students taking approved dual-credit or dual-enrollment courses. The fall 2026/spring 2027 application is currently open.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveBank of North DakotaDual Credit Assistance
Income-eligible North Dakota students can receive assistance covering dual-credit application fees, tuition, books and related course costs.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveCity of DurhamDurham YouthWorks
Paid career-development program connecting Durham youth with work experiences, professional training and employer projects in several career pathways.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveDelaware Division of Vocational RehabilitationDVR Pre-Employment Transition Summer Work Programs
Eligible students with disabilities participate in workplace-readiness training and work-based learning; multiple 2026 providers offered four-week paid placements with Delaware employers.
📍 DE🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveAlaska Division of Vocational RehabilitationDVR Youth Summer Work Programs
Eligible students participate in paid 4–6 week work experiences through school districts, community agencies, parks, local businesses, and other employers while developing job-readiness skills. Many programs serve students with IEPs, 504 plans, disabilities, or potential DVR eligibility.
📍 AK🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveCommunity College System of New HampshireEarly College at Your High School
College courses are taught inside participating New Hampshire high schools for both high-school and community-college credit. State funding currently makes up to two dual-credit courses per year tuition-free for eligible students in grades 10–12.
📍 NH🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateUniversity of New Hampshire / VLACSEarly College Online
New Hampshire high-school students take fully online UNH college courses and earn four transferable credits per course, with up to 28 credits possible. NH families currently pay $150 per four-credit course including instructional materials.
📍 NH🎓 Grades 10–12