Best STEM Opportunities for High Schoolers
Top stem competitions, scholarships, and programs for high school students.
200 opportunities found
International Physics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad OrganizationMost prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students, testing knowledge, critical thinking, and experimental physics skill...
Regeneron ISEF 2026
RegeneronInternational Science and Engineering Fair - premier global STEM competition for high school students showcasing innovative research projects.
United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO)
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)Highly selective high school mathematics competition featuring six-question, nine-hour proof competitions. Top scorers train for the International Mat...
US Physics Olympiad (USAPhO)
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Prestigious national physics competition for top high school students. Semifinalists take a challenging exam; top students join the US Physics Team fo...
USA Physics Team (Physics Olympiad)
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Prestigious physics competition selecting top US high school students to represent the nation at the International Physics Olympiad.
Physics Team (U.S. Physics Olympiad)
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)National physics competition selecting top high school students to represent the U.S. at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).
U.S. Physics Team
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)A national physics olympiad-style competition selecting top high school physics students to represent the U.S. in international competition.
Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education (APME)
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson7-year combined undergraduate-graduate program for high school seniors leading to an MD degree. Students complete 3 years of undergraduate premedical ...
Ron Brown Scholar Program 2026
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramScholarship for Black/African American high school seniors emphasizing academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences
MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions10-week summer research program for Texas high school seniors interested in allied health careers, featuring hands-on laboratory experience at MD Ande...
Canadian Informatics Workshop (CIW)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooWeek-long workshop for female-identifying and non-binary CCC Senior participants. Includes skill-building, expert lectures, contests, and selection fo...
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS)Intensive residential mathematics program for a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world, focusing on advanced mat...
Canadian Computing Olympiad (CCO)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooInvitation-only week-long intensive for top CCC participants. Features workshops, contests, and selection for Canada's International Olympiad in Infor...
Flinn Foundation Scholarship
Flinn FoundationPrestigious Arizona scholarship for high school students recognizing leadership, research, and academic excellence. Provides $135,000+ for tuition, ho...
ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair)
Society for ScienceInternational science and engineering fair competition with affiliated regional science fairs in nearly every U.S. state and 80+ countries.
USA Biolympiad (USABO)
Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)Premier biology competition for high school students with two rounds of exams, national finals with advanced training, and international competition o...
Simons Summer Research Program
Simons FoundationSummer research program for high school students conducting original scientific research with faculty mentors.
Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students
Spirit of MathMerit-based competitive math program for Grades 3-12 students competing in national and international mathematics contests.
Canadian Computing Competition (CCC)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooFun programming challenge for secondary school students with beginner to advanced skills. Participants solve 5 algorithmic problems in 3 hours.
WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training)
Art of Problem Solving7-month online olympiad training program with former medalists for math, computer science, physics, and chemistry competitions.
Dr. Charis Eng Monell Science Apprenticeship Program
Monell Chemical Senses CenterEight-week paid summer research apprenticeship for high school students in biomedical science, with focus on underrepresented groups.
Zero Robotics High School Tournament
NASANational competition where high school students write code to direct autonomous satellites to divert a virtual comet from Earth's trajectory.
International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
International Olympiad in InformaticsAnnual international programming competition for high school students to compete in algorithmic problem-solving and showcase IT skills.
Data Science Academy
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School3-week intensive pre-college program teaching machine learning, data science, and AI to high school students using R and Python with hands-on projects...
International Mathematical Olympiad
IMO OfficialInternational mathematics competition for high school students featuring challenging problem-solving across multiple countries.
Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) 2026
Stanford UniversityIn-person math competition inviting ~800 students from across the US to compete at Stanford, with an online option available.
PhysicsWOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training - Physics)
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)7-month online physics olympiad training program developing problem-solving mastery for USAPhO, IPhO, and F=ma competitions.
WRO International Final
World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)International robotics competition for students integrating STEM, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for ScienceThe nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students, recognizing promising young scientists developing solu...
Congressional App Challenge
United States CongressMost prestigious prize in student computer science, transforming how Congress views STEM and coding.
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
International Biology OlympiadPremier worldwide high school biology competition identifying and inspiring the next generation of life science leaders.
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
Research Science Institute (RSI)
Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)Intensive 5-week summer research program at MIT where high school students conduct hands-on research in STEM fields, attend seminars, and present find...
CodeWOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training - Computer Science)
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)7-month online competitive programming training program helping students develop algorithmic problem-solving skills for USACO and IOI competitions.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Society for ScienceWorld's largest global science competition for high schoolers across 22 STEM disciplines. Students from 75+ countries compete for prizes and scholarsh...
MLH Fellowship - Production Engineering Track
MLH (Major League Hacking)12-week remote internship alternative focused on Production Engineering/SRE and DevOps skills for aspiring technologists.
ARML (American Regions Mathematics League)
American Regions Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for high school students featuring team and individual rounds across multiple divisions.
MLH Fellowship
Major League Hacking (MLH)12-week remote internship alternative where participants earn a stipend and collaborate on open source projects with peers and engineers from top comp...
RECF Robotics World Championship
Robotics Education & Competition FoundationAnnual world championship robotics competition for student teams featuring VEX Robotics competitions and the Aerial Drone Competition with qualificati...
AMC (American Mathematics Competitions)
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)Preeminent math competition for K-12 students with three levels (AMC 8, 10, 12) featuring 25-question multiple-choice tests to develop problem-solving...
NASA's FIRST Robotics House Teams
NASAExtended partnership program between NASA field centers and FIRST Robotics teams with direct NASA engineer mentorship.
Science Olympiad
Science OlympiadAcademic competition with 23 team events in STEM disciplines for middle and high school students, culminating in a national tournament.
National Science Bowl
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Nationwide academic competition testing students' knowledge in science and mathematics through fast-paced Q&A format.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenges
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT)Mathematical challenges including Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Mathematical Challenges with over 700,000 participants worldwide annually.
HackTJ13.0
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and TechnologyWorld's largest high school hackathon featuring 24 hours of coding, collaboration, and creativity with workshops, mentorship, and prizes.
MATE ROV Competition
MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education)Students design and build ROVs to tackle missions modeled after ocean workplace scenarios, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
F = ma Contest (USAPhO Qualifier)
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Qualifying exam for the US Physics Olympiad (USAPhO); tests mechanics problem-solving skills. Top scorers advance to the USAPhO semifinal.
AISES Student Representatives Program
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)Leadership program for Indigenous students to serve as representatives on AISES Board and regional chapters, developing professional skills.
Regeneron ISEF Awards
Society for ScienceOver $7 million in awards, prizes and scholarships for 9th-12th grade finalists competing at Regeneron ISEF science competition.
Gemini 3 Global Hackathon
Google DeepMindBuild new applications using Gemini 3 API for a chance to win $100,000 and funding interviews with AI Futures Fund.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program - Personalized Support
QuestBridgeFree personalized support including test prep, college essay guidance, and 1:1 application advising for selected College Prep Scholars.
Modeling the Future Challenge
Modeling the Future Challenge (SOA - Society of Actuaries)Real-world competition for high school students combining math modeling, data analysis, and risk management to analyze risks and make recommendations.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical Society (ACS)Multi-stage chemistry competition where high school students solve problems, take exams, and compete to represent the U.S. at the International Chemis...
Physics Team
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)A national physics competition program for high school students, culminating in selection of the US Physics Olympic team.
MLH Fellowship - Software Engineering Track
Major League Hacking (MLH)12-week remote internship alternative for aspiring software engineers to work on real projects with tech company partners.
National College Match
QuestBridgeFree application for full four-year scholarships to 55 top colleges for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
Helios Scholars Internship Program
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, in partnership with Helios Education FoundationFlagship internship program providing high school students with hands-on research experience in genomics, bioinnovation, and genome sciences at a lead...
DoW STEM Scholarships - SMART Scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD)STEM scholarship program supporting high-performing students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Internships
NASAPaid short-term internships for college students to work on real NASA projects in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration with NASA me...
Experiences in Research (EinR) Program
Berkeley LabSix-week internship matching high school students with Berkeley Lab mentors to work on research projects in Administration, Coding, Data Science, or E...
SMART Scholarship Program
Department of War (DoW)Full scholarship for STEM students to pursue higher education and careers with the Department of War, including support for complex research.
2025 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application
National Space Club and FoundationScholarship program recognizing excellence in space science and enterprise through the National Space Club and Foundation.
The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship
National Space Club & FoundationScholarship recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise, offered by the National Space Club & Foundation.
YES for CURE (Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement)
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DFHCC)2.5-year training initiative for high school and undergraduate students in mentored cancer research with summer projects, academic curriculum, and pro...
1-on-1 Research Mentorship Programme
Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR)Students work with Oxbridge or Ivy League faculty mentors on independent research projects, with publication guidance and recommendation letters.
A-LIFT: Director's Apprenticeship Program (IPMLDS)
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryProject-based summer STEM program for 10th-11th graders in Bay Area providing hands-on research, computer science courses, and professional mentoring.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program and National College Match
QuestBridgeSupport for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds applying to top colleges through mentoring, resources, and scholarship opportunities.
OpenAI ChatGPT Pro for IMO Gold Medal and Mirzakhani Award Winners
OpenAI12-month ChatGPT Pro subscription awarded to IMO Gold medal winners and Maryam Mirzakhani award recipients at IMO 2026
Aramco Innovation Award
WRO Association (World Robot Olympiad) / Saudi AramcoAward recognizing award-winning robotics projects that tackle real-world problems, with international trip to Korea.
RECF Robotics Pinnacle
Robotics Education & Competition FoundationCompetitive robotics season with qualification matches and regional/national events. Teams compete in hands-on robot design and competition challenges...
Quantum Computing, Mathematics and Physics Camp (QCaMP)
Berkeley Lab, jointly hosted with Sandia National LabsFour-week summer primer on computing fundamentals, quantum physics, and problem-solving for high school students.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
IM2C OrganizationInternational team competition promoting mathematical modeling and real-world problem-solving for secondary school students.
Course-Based Research Experiences (CRE)
Brown University Pre-College ProgramsFive-week hybrid summer research program where high school students propose and conduct independent scientific research with culminating symposium pre...
Zero Robotics High School 2026 - Galactic Greenhouse
MITHigh school teams program satellites to manage a space-based greenhouse, competing in simulated low Earth orbit missions with other teams worldwide.
Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) - Research Projects
Yale UniversityHigh school students conduct astrophysical research in teams using telescopes and remote observatories, analyzing data with Python to create scientifi...
CEMC - Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing
Centre for Education in Mathematics and ComputingMathematics and computing education programs and competitions for high school students.
Davidson Institute Gifted Programs
Davidson InstituteEducational programs for profoundly gifted middle and high school students, offering online courses, in-person academy, and scholarships.
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitions
Technology Student Association (TSA)TSA offers 40 competitive events for high school students in STEM and technology fields, ranging from engineering design to coding and robotics.
Summer at Simons
Simons FoundationSummer internships at the Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute in NYC for undergraduates and graduate students in computational science, mathemati...
High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)
COMAPInternational team-based math modeling contest where high school students solve real-world problems and submit written solutions within a 14-day windo...
Seattle Children's Summer Scholars Program (SSSP)
Seattle Children's Research InstituteNine-week summer research program for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical and health sciences with mentored research,...
Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025
STEM RacingInternational STEM competition where high school teams design and race miniature cars, competing for world championship titles and awards.
National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)Science and engineering fair competition for Indigenous students featuring hands-on project presentations judged by industry professionals.
RISE Internship/Practicum
Boston University Summer TermPre-college program for rising seniors to conduct university-level scientific research under guidance of BU mentors and instructors. Residential or co...
MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) ROV Competition
MATE Center in partnership with Marine Technology Society ROV CommitteeStudents design and build underwater robots (ROVs) to tackle ocean workplace missions, developing STEM skills and professional competencies.
Envirothon - Soil and Land Use Competition
National Envirothon Foundation (NCF)International environmental competition where high school students study soil characteristics, ecology, conservation practices, and land use planning.
FIRST® Robotics Competition
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)High school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to compete in themed games with adult mentorship and community engagement.
PROMYS Italia
University of PadovaSix-week summer program in mathematics for talented high school students at University of Padova, Italy.
American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME)
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)Invitational math competition for high school students who qualify from AMC exams, hosted by Stanford Math Circle.
National Space Club and Foundation Scholars Program
National Space Club and FoundationScholarships recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise with educational support.
PROMYS Mathematics Program
PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists)Intensive summer mathematics program for high school students featuring daily Number Theory lectures, challenging problem sets, and advanced seminars ...
Stanford Math Tournament (SMT)
Stanford University (run by Stanford students)Large university-run high school math tournament with ~800 participants, held on Stanford's campus in April.
PROMYS
Boston UniversitySix-week summer program for high school students to explore mathematics through number theory in a supportive community with peer mentors and research...
Minnesota Envirothon
Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD)Outdoor field experience and academic competition for students ages 14-19 testing knowledge in Aquatics, Forestry, Soils & Land Use, Wildlife, and env...
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application
Jackie Robinson FoundationApplication portal for the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship program for high school students
FIRST® Tech Challenge
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)Students design and build robots to compete in annual challenges, developing STEM skills and engineering innovation.
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program
Wolfram ResearchIntensive 2.5-week project-based research program for high school students to advance programming, computational thinking, and AI skills under expert ...
MathWOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training - Math)
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)7-month online math olympiad training program where students work with former medalists to master problem-solving for AIME, USA(J)MO, and IMO competit...
Mathematical Association of America Student Programs
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)Youth programming and competitions including the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) to develop problem-solving skills and mathematical excellence...
Brain Bee
Brain Bee OrganizationInternational neuroscience competition for high school students featuring brain anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience knowledge.
NASA FRC Sponsorship
NASA Robotics Alliance Project (RAP)NASA grants supporting FIRST Robotics Competition teams to increase interest in engineering, technology, science, and mathematics among U.S. youth.
PROMYS - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
PROMYS6-week intensive summer program in mathematics for highly motivated high school students from the U.S. and around the world.
THINK Summer Institute
Davidson InstituteThree-week academic summer camp for gifted students (ages 13-16) to earn college credits on University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) 2025
Princeton University Math ClubAnnual mathematics competition for high school students run by Princeton University Math Club since 2006.
PRIMES: Program for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science for High School Students
MITFree year-long research program offering high school students mentoring in mathematics, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, and computa...
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Lemelson-MIT Program at MITHigh school teams develop invention prototypes through hands-on STEM problem-solving and collaboration with community organizations.
Society for Science Affiliated Fairs Network
Society for ScienceNetwork of local, regional, state and national science fairs across 70+ countries for 6th-12th grade students to compete and advance to ISEF.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
SSP InternationalImmersive summer program for high schoolers to learn science, conduct research, and experience college life at top universities.
Davidson Young Scholars
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree program connecting profoundly gifted students with a supportive community and enrichment opportunities.
Summer Science Program (SSP International)
SSP International, Inc.Five-week residential summer research experience in astrophysics, biochemistry, bacterial genomics, and synthetic chemistry for high school juniors.
CMIMC 2026 - Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition
Carnegie Mellon UniversityHigh school math competition featuring individual and team rounds at Carnegie Mellon University with panels from renowned mathematicians.
American Computer Science League
American Computer Science League (ACSL)International computer science competition for pre-college students with regular season contests and end-of-year Finals.
CEMC Mathematics and Computing Contests
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooInternationally recognized mathematics and computing contests for Grades 5-12 designed to develop problem-solving skills and build confidence in math ...
TJ Invitational Open In Informatics (TJ IOI) 2024
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolProgramming competition in informatics/competitive coding for high school students. Participants solve algorithmic problems in a timed contest format.
Student Challenge Using Differential Equations Modeling (SCUDEM)
COMAP (Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications)Mathematical modeling competition where teams of up to 3 students select and solve one of three problems using differential or difference equation mod...
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
Mozilla Builders Accelerator
MozillaMozilla Builders Accelerator provides up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding and a 12-week curriculum for open-source AI developers, focused on Local ...
MLH Fellowship - Open Source Track
Major League Hacking (MLH)12-week remote internship alternative for aspiring software engineers to contribute to open source projects used by companies worldwide.
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
TK Ethics Research Pathway
TK Ethics16-week mentorship program connecting high school students with professors and researchers to conduct independent research and produce publishable pap...
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) Contests and Programs
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) / University of WaterlooCEMC offers 12 math and 3 computing contests for Grades 5–12, plus summer courses, free digital courseware, and enrichment workshops to build problem-...
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2022 Season
World Robot Olympiad AssociationInternational robotics competition where students design and program their own robots to solve challenges while learning through hands-on experience.
Future Problem Solving (FPS)
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalGlobal competition program empowering youth to solve real-world problems through various educational challenges and competitions.
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
Canadian National Mathematics League
Canadian National Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for Canadian high school students with regional and national contests.
GEM Fellowship Program
GEM (Graduate Engineering and Management)Fellowship program providing full tuition, fees, and annual stipend for engineering and management students
TGen Bioscience Leadership Academy
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Two-week intensive bioscience and leadership program for Arizona high school students focusing on biomedical research, precision medicine, and STEM pr...
PUMaC Power Round 2025
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)Team-based mathematics competition power round where students solve challenging problems and submit solutions via Gradescope.
TJ IOI 2025
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)High school programming competition with in-person and online options. Teams solve coding problems ranging from USACO Bronze to Platinum levels for pr...
USESO National Open Exam
United States Earth Science OrganizationAnnual spring exam for high school students interested in earth science; top performers are invited to Training Camp and IESO competition.
Physics Bowl
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)National physics competition where high school students take a multiple-choice exam testing physics knowledge, competing individually and as teams.
Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooTwo concurrent mathematics competitions for Canadian and international high school students to develop problem-solving abilities through 9 challenging...
Berkeley Lab Summer 2026 High School Programs
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySummer STEM internship and educational programs including quantum computing, data science, and research apprenticeships for high school students.
TJ IOI 2026
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)High school programming competition with problems ranging from USACO Bronze to Platinum levels. Teams compete in-person or online for prizes and certi...
42nd Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament
Science Olympiad, University of Southern California (USC)The highest level of science competition for middle and high school teams across the nation, held at USC in Los Angeles.
Army ROTC Scholarships
United States ArmyFinancial support for college education through Army ROTC with leadership training and service obligation
Summer Science Program (SSP) - University Partnerships
SSP InternationalImmersive residential summer research programs for high school students at partner universities, offering hands-on scientific experiences with leading...
Illinois Science Olympiad - Division A
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level science competition where high school teams compete in various STEM events and challenges throughout the academic year.
ICPC Asia Pacific Championship
ICPC FoundationPremier programming competition for university students in Asia-Pacific region, a gateway to ICPC World Finals.
Wolfram Student Ambassador Initiative
Wolfram ResearchJoin a global community of student ambassadors to teach Wolfram technology, develop leadership skills, and access professional development opportuniti...
Student Competitions (MSGC)
Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)MSGC supports high school to undergraduate student teams competing in state-wide or national competitions related to NASA and the space economy. Ongoi...
NASA Center Internships
Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)10-week paid summer internship working alongside NASA personnel at NASA field centers. Hands-on research and technology experience for undergraduate s...
RECF Robotics Competition 2026-2027 Season
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)Robotics competition where teams design, build, and program robots to compete in a game-based format, culminating in the 2027 RECF STEM World Champion...
RIT High School Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)Paid co-op, internship, and summer research opportunities for high school students offered through RIT.
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
FIRST Robotics Competition 2027 BIOCORE Season Registration
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)Updated registration process for FIRST Robotics Competition teams for the 2027 BIOCORE season with new dashboard and storefront features.
All-Star Alliance Invitational Championship (FIRST)
FIRST RoboticsFIRST Robotics invitational championship competition taking place at Kettering University in mid-July 2026.
RoboNation Programs
RoboNationPortfolio of robotics programs from K-12 to post-grad including underwater, aerial, and autonomous vehicle competitions.
VEX Robotics Aerial Drone Competition - Mission 2027
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)Student-led aerial drone robotics competition where teams design, build, and program drones to complete mission-based challenges. Teams compete at reg...
Future Problem Solving (FPS) International
Future Problem Solving InternationalStudents solve real-world problems through creative and critical thinking competitions, culminating in World Finals where teams present innovative sol...
NASA ORBIT
NASAMulti-phase student challenge to inspire innovators and engineers. Compete for cash prizes, receive NASA expert mentorship, and present at in-person s...
AISES Student Member Leadership Award
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)Award recognizing an AISES student member who exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, scientific achievement, and AISES Core Values.
Future Problem Solving International Conference
Future Problem SolvingInternational conference for Future Problem Solving participants to showcase solutions and compete at the global level.
AcaResearch Pathway
TKEthics16-week independent research program for high school students with university professor mentorship, culminating in publishable research papers.
Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) / Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM)
COMAPAnnual international team contest where high school and undergraduate students model, solve, and present solution reports to open-ended real-world app...
College Board's Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) 2025-26
College BoardCollege-level courses and exams offered in high school. Qualifying scores earn college credit and/or advanced placement at nearly all US colleges and ...
Modus Ponens Institute Scholarships
Modus Ponens InstituteScholarships and support for students interested in olympiad competitions
National Space Club & Foundation Awards
National Space Club & FoundationAwards recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise, with scholarships and educational support programs.
Maine Space Grant Consortium High School STEM Internships (MERITS Program)
Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)High school internships in STEM research institutions throughout Maine, supporting aerospace workforce development.
Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level Science Olympiad competition for qualifying teams from Illinois regional tournaments, held in Urbana-Champaign.
JROTC All-Service Robotics National Championship
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)National robotics competition for JROTC teams, featuring robot competition and aerial drone challenges alongside World Championship qualifying opportu...
Toshiba ExploraVision National Science Competition
Toshiba and NSTA (National Science Teachers Association)National science competition for high school teams to explore future technologies and innovative solutions to real-world problems.
DoW STEM
U.S. Department of WarSupports STEM learning opportunities including after-school programs, competitions, internships, and professional development for students and educato...
MATE ROV World Championship
MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education)Students design and build remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to complete underwater engineering challenges at the international championship competitio...
Data Science Summer Academy (DSSA) 2026
University of ChicagoSummer program introducing high school students to the full data science pipeline using Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and real-world data projects with a...
Summer Science Program - Campus Living
Summer Science ProgramFive-week residential summer program for high school students featuring research, lectures, and community living on college campuses.
Neuroscience 2026 Conference
Society for NeuroscienceAnnual neuroscience conference featuring research presentations, networking events, and professional development awards for students and early-career ...
AISES National Conference Student Research Competition
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)Students present STEM research that integrates Indigenous knowledge with scientific innovation to strengthen communities. Submit abstracts showcasing ...
CEMC Summer Courses for Students
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooSummer courses and enrichment workshops offered by CEMC to help high school students build math and computing skills and develop a passion for STEM su...
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST)
Yale Global ScholarsSummer program exploring diverse STEM fields including physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and neuroscience through lectures and seminars with h...
SLMath Summer School
SLMath (formerly MSRI)Intensive summer mathematics program for talented high school students to explore advanced mathematical topics through lectures, problem sessions, and...
TGen Academic Year Internships
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Hands-on, unpaid internships in translational bioscience including laboratory research, computational biology, bioinformatics, and research administra...
MLH Fellowship - Fall 2026 Software Engineering
Major League Hacking (MLH)Hands-on learning program pairing educational content with practice experience in software engineering, portfolio building, and open source contributi...
Stanford Summer 2026 Visiting Student Program
Stanford UniversitySummer courses at Stanford for high school students across multiple subjects including Computer Science and Engineering. Students can explore academic...
Future Problem Solving (FPS) World Finals
Future Problem Solving InternationalInternational competition where students solve real-world problems through innovative thinking and collaborative teamwork.
The Ivy Neurological Sciences Internship Program
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Summer internship providing lab skills and research experience in neurological sciences and brain tumor research, with mentorship and professional dev...
JROTC National Robotics Championship
U.S. Army JROTCCadet-led teams design, build, and program robots to compete in VEX V5 Robotics challenges at the national championship.
National Science Olympiad 2026
Science OlympiadNational Science Olympiad tournament featuring competitions in STEM events across Division B and C at USC in Los Angeles.
SSP International
SSP InternationalInternational summer program for high school students focusing on STEM and global engagement
CURE Program (Cancer Research Training Programs)
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer CenterHands-on cancer research training program with mentorship, scientific seminars, and professional development for high school students.
2025 Texas BEST & UIL State Robotics Championships
BEST Robotics Inc.State-level robotics competition where high school teams design, build, and compete with robots to solve engineering challenges.
2027 Hertz Summer Workshop
Hertz FoundationAnnual gathering of top scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders in STEM. Students meet, collaborate and network with physical scientists, biologists, en...
RECF Student Advisory Board
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)High school students from RECF Achieve robotics community apply to join the Student Advisory Board, providing student input on RECF programs and initi...
Student Research Fellows Internship
Lemelson-MITResearch internship focused on qualitative research methodologies, education challenges, and mentorship from MIT experts.
Turtle Island Restoration Network Internship Program
Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN)Marine wildlife conservation internships with residential, remote, and non-residential options focused on sea turtle protection and ocean advocacy.
CEMC Summer Courses
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooSummer courses for students in mathematics and computing, offered by the CEMC to build skills and enthusiasm for math and computer science.
PLTW Student Opportunities
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Exclusive access to college credit, scholarships, preferred admission, internships, and apprenticeships for PLTW students.
AAPT Resources for Students
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Comprehensive resources and opportunities for physics and general science students including scholarships, research programs, and career guidance.
ACS Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical SocietyNational chemistry competition for high school students testing knowledge and problem-solving skills in chemistry.
NASA's FIRST Robotics Competition Grant Awards
NASAGrant awards for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams to support their robotics programs and competition participation.
Student Competitions
Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)Supports high school to undergraduate student teams who wish to compete in state-wide or national STEM competitions related to NASA and the space econ...
UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle (ORMC)
University of California, Los AngelesPrestigious university math circle offering advanced problem-solving and mathematical enrichment for elementary, middle, and high school students.
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
AwesomeMathIntensive three-week online advanced mathematics training program featuring daily lectures and problem-solving in Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, an...
MathPath
MathPathResidential summer math program for talented middle and high school students to develop advanced mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mason Science ASSIP (Aspiring Scientist Summer Internship Program) and Aspiring Inventors Programs
George Mason University - College of ScienceHighly competitive summer research internship and innovation fellowship for high school and early undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge scien...