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Youth Opportunities
Educational Programs & Learning Platforms
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Khan Academy – Lessons in math, science, history, and test prep.
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Coursera – Free and low-cost online courses from top universities.
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edX – Online courses from universities like Harvard and MIT.
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MIT OpenCourseWare – Free high school and college-level courses.
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OpenStax – Free, peer-reviewed textbooks for students.
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Duolingo – Free language learning platform.
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TED-Ed – Engaging educational videos on various topics.
Internships & Fellowships for Youth
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Internship.gov – Database of internship opportunities for students.
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Google Computer Science Summer Institute – Summer program for aspiring programmers.
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The Bank of America Student Leaders Program – Paid summer internship for community-minded students.
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NASA Internships – Internship opportunities for students interested in STEM.
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Smithsonian Internships – Internship opportunities in arts, history, and science.
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The United Nations Youth Internship Programme – Internships for students interested in global affairs.
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Microsoft High School Internship Program – Internship for students interested in technology.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Fastweb – Scholarship search tool for students.
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Scholarships.com – Database of scholarships and grants.
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The Gates Scholarship – Full-ride scholarship for outstanding minority students.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – Scholarships for high-achieving, low-income students.
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation – College scholarships for young leaders.
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The Dell Scholars Program – Financial aid and mentorship for students in need.
Leadership & Entrepreneurship Programs
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Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS) – Leadership conference for young people.
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Ashoka Youth Venture – Helps youth develop social entrepreneurship projects.
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Youth Leadership Initiative – Leadership training for young people.
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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) – Leadership programs in various fields.
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Camp Enterprise – Rotary-sponsored leadership camp for students.
Volunteer & Service Opportunities
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DoSomething.org – Volunteer campaigns for social change.
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VolunteerMatch – Connects students with volunteer opportunities.
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Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs – Volunteer opportunities in homebuilding.
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UN Online Volunteering – Virtual volunteering with the United Nations.
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AmeriCorps – Service opportunities in local communities.
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Red Cross Youth Volunteers – Volunteer work in disaster relief and health education.
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Key Club International – High school service organization.
STEM & Coding Programs
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Google Code-in – Coding competition for students.
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Girls Who Code – Coding programs for young women.
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MIT LaunchX – High school entrepreneurship and STEM program.
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FIRST Robotics – Robotics competitions and STEM programs.
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Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs – STEM and arts programs for high school students.
Art, Music, & Writing Opportunities
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – National competition for young artists and writers.
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YoungArts – Prestigious arts competition in visual, literary, and performing arts.
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826 National – Writing workshops and tutoring for students.
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National Geographic Student Photo Contest – Photography competition for young photographers.
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The Adroit Prizes for Poetry and Prose – Writing competition for high school students.
Travel, Exchange, & Study Abroad Programs
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AFS Intercultural Programs – Study abroad programs for high school students.
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Youth For Understanding (YFU) – International exchange programs.
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange – U.S.-Germany exchange program.
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The Experiment in International Living – Immersive global experiences for students.
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NSLI for Youth – Government-funded language immersion program.