Best Opportunities for Seniors (12th Grade)
Top competitions, scholarships, and programs open to seniors (12th grade).
200 opportunities found
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...
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.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentPrestigious scholarship awards $25,000-$100,000 to gifted students 18 and under who have completed significant work.
Ron Brown Scholar Program 2026
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramScholarship for Black/African American high school seniors emphasizing academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
National Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)Recognition and scholarship program for academically talented high school students in the United States based on PSAT/NMSQT performance.
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...
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - National Student Poets Program
Alliance for Young Artists & WritersThe nation's highest honor for young poets creating original work. Five National Student Poets selected annually to develop their authorial voices.
Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell FoundationScholarship and college completion program providing financial aid, academic advising, career coaching, and support services to help students earn deg...
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
From the Top and Jack Kent Cooke FoundationAnnual $10,000 scholarship for 20 outstanding young classical musicians demonstrating financial need to support advanced musical training.
Simons Summer Research Program
Simons FoundationSummer research program for high school students conducting original scientific research with faculty mentors.
Acumen Poetry Magazine - Submissions
AcumenLiterary magazine publishing new poetry, translations, articles, and reviews. Open submissions for poets of all levels.
One Teen Story
One StoryFree writing contest for teen writers ages 13-19. Winners are edited, published, and paid for their work.
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.
YoungArts Creative Opportunities
YoungArtsPrograms for award winners to create, develop and present work through residencies, exhibitions, and performances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International Mathematical Olympiad
IMO OfficialInternational mathematics competition for high school students featuring challenging problem-solving across multiple countries.
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.
International Philosophy Olympiad
International Philosophy OlympiadTwo-stage online competition where high school students write essays and debate philosophical questions about ethics, knowledge, and existence.
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...
National Forensic League (NFL) - Partners & Competitions
National Forensic LeagueSpeech & debate honor society offering multiple national competitions including IPPF, American Legion oratory, and international WSDC debate formats w...
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps NetworksPremier national spelling competition for middle and high school students showcasing vocabulary mastery and competitive excellence.
Service Academy Nomination - Florida's 18th Congressional District
U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 18th Congressional District (Rep. Franklin)Congressional nomination process for U.S. service academies including Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant ...
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.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) - Get Involved
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / Gates Millennium Scholars ProgramThe Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects outstanding minority students to receive full scholarships for college and graduate school, funded by th...
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Match Scholarship
QuestBridgeEarly admission with guaranteed full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, food, and expenses at partner colleges.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationAnnual scholarship program awarding $3.55 million to over 1,400 exceptional college students, with 150 Coca-Cola Scholars selected annually.
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.
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.
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.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
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.
National College Match
QuestBridgeFree application for full four-year scholarships to 55 top colleges for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
National Forensic League
National Forensic LeagueHigh school speech and debate honor society and organization for competitive forensics.
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.
Regeneron ISEF Awards
Society for ScienceOver $7 million in awards, prizes and scholarships for 9th-12th grade finalists competing at Regeneron ISEF science competition.
INROADS
INROADSCareer development and internship program providing mentorship, professional skills training, and corporate internship placements for diverse high sch...
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.
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.
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.
Illinois History Day
Illinois State Museum6-12th grade project-based program for researching and competing in history competitions, with advancement to national competition.
Diamond Challenge
Paul & Linda McConnell Youth Entrepreneurship InitiativeGlobal innovation competition for young entrepreneurs to develop business and social innovation ventures with prize funding.
QuestBridge
QuestBridgeConnects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with educational, career, and life opportunities through scholarships to top colleges.
National Achievement® Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)Historic scholarship program for Black American high school students, transitioned to UNCF Achievement Capstone Program for college graduates in 2016.
DoW STEM Scholarships - SMART Scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD)STEM scholarship program supporting high-performing students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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.
Great American Leadership Program
Ronald Reagan FoundationPremier leadership experience at Pepperdine University in Malibu with exclusive access to Reagan Presidential Library
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...
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.
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
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...
PROMYS Italia
University of PadovaSix-week summer program in mathematics for talented high school students at University of Padova, Italy.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
IM2C OrganizationInternational team competition promoting mathematical modeling and real-world problem-solving for secondary school students.
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,...
Brown Pre-Collegiate Program
Brown UniversityPre-collegiate enrichment program for high school students at Brown University
Harvard Summer College Programs for High School Students
Harvard Summer SchoolImmersive summer programs offering college-level academics, credit and non-credit courses, with 2-, 4-, and 7-week options for high school students.
Texas History Day
Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)Project-based statewide research program and competition for grades 3-12 affiliated with National History Day, where students investigate primary sour...
Harvard Summer School High School Programs
Harvard Summer SchoolImmersive summer college programs for high school students offering credit and non-credit courses in 2-, 4-, and 7-week options.
Davidson Institute Gifted Programs
Davidson InstituteEducational programs for profoundly gifted middle and high school students, offering online courses, in-person academy, and scholarships.
National History Day (NHD) in DC
DC History Center, National History Day Inc.Students research and present on annual NHD themes through various formats. DC-wide contest in March with advancement to national competition.
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.
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.
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...
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...
National Space Club and Foundation Scholars Program
National Space Club and FoundationScholarships recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise with educational support.
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
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 ...
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
National Speech & Debate AssociationLargest speech and debate organization in the US, supporting interscholastic tournaments and competitions since 1925.
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.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramProvides $40,000 scholarships to African American high school seniors demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community service commitment.
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.
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Lemelson-MIT Program at MITHigh school teams develop invention prototypes through hands-on STEM problem-solving and collaboration with community organizations.
ACT-SO Achievement Program (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics)
NAACPYear-long program for high school students to develop projects in arts, business, STEM, and culinary arts, culminating in local and national competiti...
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationScholarship programs for outstanding students with financial need, providing financial assistance and academic support.
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.
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts AcademyInternationally acclaimed residential arts high school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate students with 8 art majors and professional instruction.
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.
The Congressional Award Gold Medal
The Congressional AwardU.S. Congress' highest honor for youth recognizing commitment to community service, personal development, physical fitness, and expeditions.
Miniversity Singapore Debate Olympiad
Miniversity SingaporeIn-person international debate tournament featuring World Schools Debate competition at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB)
Ethics BowlCompetitive program where high school teams debate and discuss ethical issues, developing critical thinking and argumentation skills.
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) 2025
Princeton University Math ClubAnnual mathematics competition for high school students run by Princeton University Math Club since 2006.
Brain Bee
Brain Bee OrganizationInternational neuroscience competition for high school students featuring brain anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience knowledge.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
SSP InternationalImmersive summer program for high schoolers to learn science, conduct research, and experience college life at top universities.
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.
Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (IEB) - 2026 National Cases
Intercollegiate Ethics BowlNational ethics competition featuring case-based discussions on contemporary ethical dilemmas for high school and college students.
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.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
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...
Davidson Young Scholars
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree program connecting profoundly gifted students with a supportive community and enrichment opportunities.
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 ...
Canadian National Mathematics League
Canadian National Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for Canadian high school students with regional and national contests.
Great American Leadership Program 2026 Summer Sessions
Ronald Reagan FoundationSummer leadership program for high school students focused on American leadership and civic education.
TMCF Programs
Thurgood Marshall College FundCareer development programs for HBCU, HBCC and PBI students including internships, immersions, entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities
Harvard Summer School
Harvard UniversityImmersive summer programs offering 300+ college-level courses for high school students, taught by Harvard faculty with on-campus and online options.
Future Problem Solving (FPS)
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalGlobal competition program empowering youth to solve real-world problems through various educational challenges and competitions.
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.
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
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.
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationUndergraduate scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need attending top four-year colleges and universities.
John Locke Essay Competition
Modus Ponens InstituteEssay competition for high school students on topics related to John Locke and political philosophy.
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.
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.
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...
NABJ Scholarships
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)Annual scholarships up to $10,000 for high school and college students pursuing journalism, broadcast, print, online media, photography, graphic desig...
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...
RoboNation Programs
RoboNationPortfolio of robotics programs from K-12 to post-grad including underwater, aerial, and autonomous vehicle competitions.
Army ROTC Scholarships
United States ArmyFinancial support for college education through Army ROTC with leadership training and service obligation
Wolfram Student Ambassador Initiative
Wolfram ResearchJoin a global community of student ambassadors to teach Wolfram technology, develop leadership skills, and access professional development opportuniti...
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
USA FORENSICS OLYMPIAD Global Summer Cup USAFO 2026
USA Forensics OlympiadOnline forensics competition with debate events (PF, LD, CD). Official qualifier for 2027 USAFO Championship with cash prizes and bids to nationals.
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.
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.
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.
From the Top - Teacher Sign-Up for Student Opportunities
From the TopSign up to receive updates about From the Top opportunities for young musicians, including fellowships, awards, and auditions.
YoungArts Awards Competition
YoungArtsAnnual arts competition for high school students offering cash prizes between $250-$10,000 in 10 disciplines including music, dance, visual arts, thea...
NMUN New York Chair Application
National Model United Nations (NMUN)Apply to serve as a Committee Chair at NMUN New York conference, gaining leadership experience in a Model UN setting.
AcaResearch Pathway
TKEthics16-week independent research program for high school students with university professor mentorship, culminating in publishable research papers.
ACT-SO Achievement Program
NAACPNAACP ACT-SO is a national competition for high school students across STEM, humanities, and arts categories.
Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level Science Olympiad competition for qualifying teams from Illinois regional tournaments, held in Urbana-Champaign.
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.
National Space Club & Foundation Awards
National Space Club & FoundationAwards recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise, with scholarships and educational support programs.
DoW STEM
U.S. Department of WarSupports STEM learning opportunities including after-school programs, competitions, internships, and professional development for students and educato...
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.
Modus Ponens Institute Scholarships
Modus Ponens InstituteScholarships and support for students interested in olympiad competitions
YoungArts Programs
YoungArtsAward programs providing critical support for artists at every stage of their career development.
Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship award from the American Psychological Association for high school students interested in psychology.
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 ...
Future Problem Solving International Conference
Future Problem SolvingInternational conference for Future Problem Solving participants to showcase solutions and compete at the global level.
Congress
Debate USCongressional debate competition for high school students
Brown University Pre-College Programs
Brown UniversitySummer programs for high school students offered on campus, online, or at domestic and international locations.
National Science Olympiad 2026
Science OlympiadNational Science Olympiad tournament featuring competitions in STEM events across Division B and C at USC in Los Angeles.
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
SSP International
SSP InternationalInternational summer program for high school students focusing on STEM and global engagement
Mississippi History Day
Mississippi Department of Archives & HistoryState affiliate of National History Day competition for middle and high school students to conduct historical research around annual themes.
YoungArts
YoungArtsNational competition and awards program for emerging artists ages 15-18 across all art forms, offering recognition, validation, and career support.
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.
Secondary School Program
Harvard Summer School4- or 7-week academic program for motivated high school students to earn college credit in 200+ courses taught by Harvard faculty.
JEA Student Awards
Journalism Education Association (JEA)National awards recognizing excellence in journalism for high school students across the United States.
Leadership Institute
TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Fund)Award-winning four-day national conference developing leadership skills for juniors, seniors, and graduate students with recruitment fair and career o...
ACS Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical SocietyNational chemistry competition for high school students testing knowledge and problem-solving skills in chemistry.
Harvard Pre-College Summer School Program
Harvard UniversityIntensive two-week residential pre-college program offering college-level courses for high school students exploring academic interests before college...
From the Top's Learning and Media Lab Fellowship
From the TopSix-week online fellowship for young musicians to explore artistic life, content creation, and community engagement with national radio opportunities.
Coolidge Senators Program
The Coolidge FoundationRecognition program for top Coolidge Scholarship applicants featuring an expenses-paid summit in Vermont with policy discussions and college scholarsh...
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.
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.
Student Research Fellows Internship
Lemelson-MITResearch internship focused on qualitative research methodologies, education challenges, and mentorship from MIT experts.
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.
NASA's FIRST Robotics Competition Grant Awards
NASAGrant awards for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams to support their robotics programs and competition participation.
Brown Experiential Education (BEE)
Brown UniversityImmersive, rigorous academic programs combining classroom learning with experiential education at carefully selected locations worldwide.
International Child Art Foundation Arts Olympiad
International Child Art Foundation (ICAF)International competitive opportunity for young artists to showcase their artistic talent and creativity on a global stage.
Congressional Art Competition
Congressional Institute and U.S. House of RepresentativesHigh school students compete to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for approximately 11 months, viewed by millions of visitors annually.
Chemistry REU at Colorado State
Colorado State UniversityResearch experience program in chemistry involving synthesis, characterization, computational modeling, and device performance assessments.
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...
From the Top Fellowship Application
From the TopApplication guide for From the Top Fellowship for young musicians including soloists, small ensembles, and large ensemble directors.
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - STEM Track
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college courses in STEM fields including biology, environmental studies, marine science, and biotechnology for high school students.
Future Problem Solving Program International Conference - Global Issues Action Plan Presentation
Future Problem Solving ProgramHigh school teams present action plan presentations on global issues at the International Conference, with creative skits up to 4 minutes using approv...
Creating the Future Scholarship
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalAnnual scholarship honoring graduating high school students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to Future Problem Solving and creative proble...
National Arts Competition - YoungArts
YoungArtsNational arts competition supporting young artists ages 15-18 across 10 disciplines with lifetime mentorship and networking.
Philosophy Olympiad
Philosophy OlympiadA competitive philosophy olympiad for high school students with registration, competition, and finalist selection phases.
Capitol Hill Challenge
SIFMA Foundation, presented by the Charles Schwab FoundationNational financial education competition for public middle and high schools where student teams manage a hypothetical $100,000 investment portfolio.
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
AwesomeMathIntensive three-week online advanced mathematics training program featuring daily lectures and problem-solving in Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, an...
Boeing Internships
BoeingGain hands-on experience working on aerospace projects with mentorship from industry experts at Boeing.
Math League International Summer Tournament
Math LeagueAnnual summer tournament featuring lectures by renowned mathematics professors and Fields medalists.
McLaughlin Research Institute Summer Internship Program
McLaughlin Research Institute8-week summer internship for high school and college students in biomedical research laboratories in Montana.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Scholarship
University of New Haven / Project Lead The WayScholarship opportunity for high school students participating in PLTW programs, with admission preferences and college credit opportunities.
WRO 2026: Robots Meet Culture
World Robot Olympiad (WRO) AssociationInternational robotics competition exploring how robots can help shape, protect, and grow art and culture in the world.
High School Summer Internship Program
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterPaid, part-time summer internship for graduating high school seniors to explore careers in medicine and clinical research.
PhysicsBowl
AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers)Annual competition for high school students answering 40 multiple choice physics questions in March/April.
StudentCam
C-SPANAnnual student documentary competition awarding $100,000 in cash prizes to top 150 student filmmakers and their teachers.
Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention
JEA (Journalism Education Association) and NSPA (National Scholastic Press Association)The nation's largest gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, awards, and ...
Quill and Scroll Student Scholarships in Journalism
Quill and ScrollScholarships for high school seniors pursuing journalism and communications majors in college, including Edward J. Nell Memorial, George and Ophelia G...
2026 Science Olympiad National Tournament
Science Olympiad and University of Southern California (USC)National tournament for Science Olympiad teams, themed around Collaboration and innovation.
SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest
Society of Professional Journalists Foundation and Journalism Education AssociationEssay contest for high school students on media literacy and independent, ethical media with scholarship awards.
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
AISESOrganization empowering Indigenous students in STEM through programming, resources, career development, and partnerships.
PLTW Awards
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)National awards program recognizing excellence in PLTW programs across engineering, biomedical science, and computer science disciplines.