National Geographic Student Expeditions

Summer travel programs from National Geographic, run with Putney Student Travel, for students completing 9th through 12th grades, with separate trips for middle school students. Trips take place in the U.S. and abroad, vary in length and focus, and some include up to 30 community service hours spent building schools, tutoring in English or cleaning up parks. An admissions committee reviews each application.

Offered by National Geographic. Summer Program for high school students in Worldwide. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Environment, Photography, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Worldwide.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about National Geographic Student Expeditions

When is the National Geographic Student Expeditions deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is National Geographic Student Expeditions free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to National Geographic Student Expeditions?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Worldwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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