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Discover student opportunities in Tucson, Arizona. University programs, internships, competitions, and volunteer roles for southern Arizona students.
All Opportunities Part of Pima County — see county-wide opportunitiesTucson, home to the University of Arizona, is southern Arizona's center for student opportunity. From U of A pre-college summer programs to Raytheon STEM internships, Tucson offers pathways in education, defense, healthcare, and the arts. The Tucson Festival of Books hosts writing workshops, and organizations like 4-H provide year-round youth development programs.
73 Opportunities in Tucson
AGAVE is a student support program in the Thrive Center at the University of Arizona for immigrant students. It offers mentorship, leadership and career preparation, one-on-one support, help navigating university systems, help with the Prop 308 High School form and Domicile Affidavit, scholarship and funding guidance, know-your-rights workshops and community events. It is also the main point of contact for TheDream.US Scholars at UA. This program is for University of Arizona students. The AGAVE Scholarship form was not accepting responses when checked on November 1, 2026, and the page lists no amount or deadline, so check the AGAVE page for the next opening.
Teens interested in law enforcement train with Tucson police officers, ride along on patrol shifts, and compete against other explorer posts around the state. New explorers complete a two-week summer academy first.
A year-round center for people ages 14 to 24 that places eligible youth in paid work experience and internships. It also offers one-on-one career planning and free workshops on resumes, interviews, career exploration and financial literacy.
Teen volunteers hear real cases involving other teens. Jurors only need to show up for a session, while students who want to argue cases as teen attorneys complete a training course and pass the Teen Court Bar Exam.
Youth On Their Own supports students in Pima County who are experiencing homelessness and living without a parent or guardian. Students who stay enrolled and meet program requirements get a monthly stipend, free basic needs from the Mini Mall, and one-on-one success coaching.
Year-round one-stop center for Pima County youth ages 14-24, offering paid work experience, job placement, career coaching and training referrals. This is a separate, year-round program from the county Summer Youth Employment Program.
El Rio Health recruits about 15 Tucson youth ages 14-24 to a youth leadership team that advises its Reproductive Health Access Project, a community health-education initiative. Members help shape outreach and peer education for other young people.
Teen volunteers help staff exhibits, run activities and support events at Children's Museum Tucson. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the museum online form.
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