Student Opportunities in Tempe, AZ

A free, twenty-hour introduction to artificial intelligence for high school students, held in person over three Saturdays at host sites across the country, including one in Tempe. No prior experience is needed. Applications for the 2026 bootcamps (October 31, November 7 and November 14) are closed, and the sponsor states that applications reopen in August 2027.

Vocational service scholarships for graduating seniors from Tempe-area high schools, awarded through the Tempe South Rotary Club's vocational service committee. Supports students pursuing career and technical paths as well as traditional college tracks.

Achieving a College Education (ACE) and Hoop of Learning programs let high school students take college courses across all 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. ACE targets first-generation and underrepresented students; Hoop of Learning serves Native American students. Tuition is free for eligible dual enrollment students.

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is a Tempe, Arizona no-kill shelter that cares for pets affected by family crisis, foreclosure and homelessness. Youth volunteers complete an orientation, training, and a few hours of supervised shelter care, then help with daily shelter tasks and socializing cats and dogs. Ages 8-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and ages 16 and up may volunteer independently (with a parental waiver if under 18), so Arizona high-schoolers are welcome.

Youth arts workshops, classes, and performance opportunities at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Programs include visual arts, theater, music, and dance workshops for teens. Also offers teen volunteer and leadership opportunities within the arts center.

Residential summer program for high-achieving Arizona high school students entering their junior or senior year. Students live on ASU's Tempe campus, take honors-level courses, and experience college life at one of the nation's top honors colleges. Builds academic skills and college readiness.