Extracurricular Deadlines in March — Programs to Apply to
March holds the most deadlines of any month in our catalog — the last call for the majority of summer programs and many national competitions.
Most programs listed here run on annual cycles, so the March deadline pattern repeats every year — check each listing for the exact current date.
226 verified programs match this page; 20 of the featured listings are completely free; 1 can be done online.
Featured programs
Browse 30+ curated programs for high school students:
- National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA) — Carnegie Hall: Join a prestigious summer orchestra program for high school musicians in grades 10-12. Develop advanced music skills, perform at Carnegie Hall, and bo
- Garcia SUMMER at Stony Brook — Stony Brook: Explore materials science in a hands-on summer program for high school juniors and seniors. Conduct research in nanotechnology and boost your college
- Northwestern National High School Institute (Cherubs) - Journalism — Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University: Immerse yourself in a free summer program at Medill School of Journalism, mastering writing, editing, and multimedia skills. Boost your college applic
- Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) — Stanford University: Explore medicine, public health, and research in this free, equity-focused summer program for high school juniors. Build skills and strengthen college
- Technology Student Association National Officer — TSA: Lead as a TSA National Officer in this hybrid STEM opportunity. Build leadership skills, enhance college applications, and gain hands-on experience in
- Dartmouth Bound — Dartmouth College: Explore this free Ivy League summer program for high school juniors from diverse backgrounds. Enhance skills, boost college applications, and gain han
- Tournament of Champions Qualifier — Tournament of Champions: Compete in an elite high school debate competition to sharpen public speaking and critical thinking skills. Stand out on college applications with thi
- Scripps Research High School Internship Program — Scripps Research: Gain hands-on biomedical research experience in this free high school internship for grades 11-12. Build STEM skills and boost college applications th
- Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit — Goldman Sachs: Selective multi-day career exploration program at Goldman Sachs headquarters for high school juniors from underrepresented groups interested in financ
- SMASH (Summer Math and Science Honors Academy) — Kapor Center: Free 3-year summer STEM program for underrepresented students; highly selective
- Rice University STEM Summer Camp — Rice University: STEM camps at Rice University in Houston. Hands-on engineering, computer science, and science programs.
- American Enterprise Institute High School Economics Writing Competition — American Enterprise Institute: Economics essay competition from AEI. Analyze economic policy issues for prizes.
- Salk Institute High School Research Scholars — Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Research program at iconic Jonas Salk's institute.
- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge — NFTE: National pitch competition. Winners receive seed funding and mentorship.
- SLAC National Accelerator Lab Student Programs — SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory: Particle physics research at Stanford's national lab.
- Caltech InnoWorks Academy — Caltech: Free hands-on STEM program at Caltech. Engineering projects and science exploration.
- Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) World Leadership Congress — HOBY: Advanced leadership program. Selected from HOBY state seminars. International participants.
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago Early College — School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Art program at SAIC with access to world-class museum. Studio courses and critiques at leading art school.
- Ivy Film Festival (Student Film Competition) — Ivy Film Festival at Brown University: One of the world’s largest student-run film festivals, showcasing student films and scripts with screenings, panels, and industry events.
- Sierra Club Environmental Leadership Program — Sierra Club: Develop leadership skills and tackle real-world environmental issues in this free hybrid program for high school students. Boost college apps with han
- Rice Office of STEM Engagement Programs — Rice University: Transform your summer with hands-on STEM research and engineering projects at Rice. Perfect for high school students aiming to boost skills and streng
- Ashoka Young Changemakers — Ashoka: Empower your leadership and social-entrepreneurship skills in this free hybrid program for high school students. Build innovation experience for colle
- Emory Pre-College Program — Emory University: Transform your summer with an in-person pre-college program for grades 10-12. Build academic skills, enhance college applications, and explore univers
- Future Problem Solving Program International — FPSPI: Develop critical thinking and creativity in this hybrid high school competition. Enhance problem-solving skills and boost college applications through
- AMNH Science Research Mentoring Program — American Museum of Natural History: Explore hands-on biology research through a free, year-long high school mentorship program at AMNH. Build STEM skills and boost your college applicati
- Louisiana Governor's Program — Northwestern State University: Transform your leadership skills in this free Louisiana summer program for 10th-11th graders. Gain hands-on experience and boost your college applicat
- Texas Governor's School — Texas Foundation: Join a prestigious summer program for gifted 10th-11th graders in Texas! Develop leadership skills, explore government, and boost college applications
- Heithoff-Brody High School Summer Scholars — Salk Institute for Biological Studies: Gain hands-on lab experience in biology, genetics, and neuroscience through this free summer program for high school juniors and seniors. Boost your c
- Juniper Institute for Young Writers — University of Massachusetts Amherst: Elevate your writing skills in this hybrid summer program for high schoolers. Engage in poetry and fiction workshops, build your portfolio, and boost
- Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) — American Museum of Natural History: Explore astrophysics, biology, and earth science in this free hybrid high school research program. Gain hands-on experience and boost your college app
Frequently asked questions
How many march deadlines are listed for high school students?
ExtracurricularHub currently lists 226 verified programs with March deadlines for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.
Are any of these march programs free?
Yes — 20 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.
Which deadlines are coming up soonest?
The next deadlines: National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA) (March 1, 2027); Dartmouth Bound (March 1, 2027); Tournament of Champions Qualifier (March 1, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.
Do these deadlines repeat every year?
Most programs listed here run annual cycles, so their deadlines fall in March (or within a few weeks of it) each year. Use this page to plan ahead, then verify the exact current date on each program's official site.