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...
Regeneron ISEF 2026
RegeneronInternational Science and Engineering Fair - premier global STEM competition for high school students showcasing innovative research projects.
International Physics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad OrganizationMost prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students, testing knowledge, critical thinking, and experimental physics skill...
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.
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.
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates FoundationLast-dollar scholarship for exceptional high school seniors from low-income households, covering full cost of attendance not met by other financial ai...
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...
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationUndergraduate scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need attending top four-year colleges. Awards up to $55,000/year plus ...
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.
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...
National YoungArts
National YoungArts FoundationPremier arts competition recognizing exceptional young artists in multiple disciplines including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and writing with ...
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.
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...
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.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Chick-fil-A, Inc.Annual scholarship program awarding $25,000 to students based on academic success, community service, and financial need, plus one-year leadership dev...
Student Open Letter Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkContest inviting students to write open letters on civic and current issues. Winning letters are published on the NYT Learning Network; past topics in...
Photo Essay Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkTeen photographers submit photo essays on topics of their choice. Winning essays published in The Times.
Acumen Poetry Magazine - Submissions
AcumenLiterary magazine publishing new poetry, translations, articles, and reviews. Open submissions for poets of all levels.
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.
One Teen Story
One StoryFree writing contest for teen writers ages 13-19. Winners are edited, published, and paid for their work.
YoungArts Creative Opportunities
YoungArtsPrograms for award winners to create, develop and present work through residencies, exhibitions, and performances.
Cambridge Future Scholar Research Programme
Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR)13-week online research programme where high school students complete independent research projects under mentorship from faculty at Cambridge, Oxford...
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.
Podcast Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkCreate an original five-minute podcast about almost anything. 1,400 submissions received; winners selected and published.
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.
Bezos Scholars Program
Bezos Family FoundationYear-long leadership program for high school students to develop community change projects with mentorship from educator partners and peer cohorts.
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.
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.
WRO International Final
World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)International robotics competition for students integrating STEM, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Summer Reading Contest - Podcast Challenge
The New York Times Learning NetworkStudents create an original five-minute podcast about almost any topic. Selected winners from 1,400+ submissions are published.
International Philosophy Olympiad
International Philosophy OlympiadTwo-stage online competition where high school students write essays and debate philosophical questions about ethics, knowledge, and existence.
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.
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...
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps NetworksPremier national spelling competition for middle and high school students showcasing vocabulary mastery and competitive excellence.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
International Biology OlympiadPremier worldwide high school biology competition identifying and inspiring the next generation of life science leaders.
Congressional App Challenge
United States CongressMost prestigious prize in student computer science, transforming how Congress views STEM and coding.
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...
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...
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
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...
ARML (American Regions Mathematics League)
American Regions Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for high school students featuring team and individual rounds across multiple divisions.
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...
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.
NASA's FIRST Robotics House Teams
NASAExtended partnership program between NASA field centers and FIRST Robotics teams with direct NASA engineer mentorship.
The Match Scholarship
QuestBridgeEarly admission with guaranteed full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, food, and expenses at partner colleges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
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.
Service Academy Nomination – Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18)
Office of Congressman Scott Franklin (Florida's 18th Congressional District)Congressional nomination for high school students in FL-18 to apply to U.S. service academies (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant ...
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellowships, Internships, and Scholarships
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)National fellowships, internships, and scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students offered by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.
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.
National Forensic League
National Forensic LeagueHigh school speech and debate honor society and organization for competitive forensics.
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.
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.
INROADS
INROADSCareer development and internship program providing mentorship, professional skills training, and corporate internship placements for diverse high sch...
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...
Diamond Challenge
Paul & Linda McConnell Youth Entrepreneurship InitiativeGlobal innovation competition for young entrepreneurs to develop business and social innovation ventures with prize funding.
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.
DoW STEM Scholarships - SMART Scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD)STEM scholarship program supporting high-performing students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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.
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.
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.
Great American Leadership Program
Ronald Reagan FoundationPremier leadership experience at Pepperdine University in Malibu with exclusive access to Reagan Presidential Library
The Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)
Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaRigorous for-profit summer program for rising high school seniors and select juniors integrating technology and management principles through classes,...
QuestBridge
QuestBridgeConnects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with educational, career, and life opportunities through scholarships to top colleges.
Illinois History Day
Illinois State Museum6-12th grade project-based program for researching and competing in history competitions, with advancement to national competition.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 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.
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.
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...
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...
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
IM2C OrganizationInternational team competition promoting mathematical modeling and real-world problem-solving for secondary school students.
Brown Pre-Collegiate Program
Brown UniversityPre-collegiate enrichment program for high school students at Brown University
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
PROMYS Italia
University of PadovaSix-week summer program in mathematics for talented high school students at University of Padova, Italy.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM)
COMAPInternational contest where teams of up to 3 students solve interdisciplinary modeling problems focused on operations research, sustainability, or pol...
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
Davidson Institute Gifted Programs
Davidson InstituteEducational programs for profoundly gifted middle and high school students, offering online courses, in-person academy, and scholarships.
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,...
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...
REACH Summer Seminar
Davidson InstituteSummer seminar program for profoundly gifted students offered by the Davidson Institute.
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...
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application
Jackie Robinson FoundationApplication portal for the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship program for high school students
Congressional Debate Summer Camp
I Speak and Debate (ISD)Premier summer camp where students compete in mock legislative sessions, propose laws, research policy issues, and develop debate and leadership skill...
National Space Club and Foundation Scholars Program
National Space Club and FoundationScholarships recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise with educational support.
Bezos Scholars Community Change Projects
Bezos ScholarsHigh school scholars design and lead community projects addressing local needs like mental health, civic engagement, and STEM education, receiving men...
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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...
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
National Speech & Debate AssociationLargest speech and debate organization in the US, supporting interscholastic tournaments and competitions since 1925.
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.
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.
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.
From the Top - Young Musicians Opportunities
From the TopPlatform celebrating young musicians' stories and artistry with fellowships, awards, and learning programs for high school musicians across the countr...
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.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
SSP InternationalImmersive summer program for high schoolers to learn science, conduct research, and experience college life at top universities.
COLLEGE LINKS PROGRAM
INROADSHigh school program by INROADS connecting students to career development, mentorship, and internship opportunities in corporate settings.
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) 2025
Princeton University Math ClubAnnual mathematics competition for high school students run by Princeton University Math Club since 2006.
National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB)
Ethics BowlCompetitive program where high school teams debate and discuss ethical issues, developing critical thinking and argumentation skills.
Brain Bee
Brain Bee OrganizationInternational neuroscience competition for high school students featuring brain anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience knowledge.
Secondary School Program (4-week)
Harvard Summer School4-week residential college-credit summer program for high school students to earn college credits, experience campus life, and take accelerated course...
Introduction to Public Policy: Making the Rules that Rule Us
University of ChicagoTransformative summer program where high school students develop analytical skills, tackle real policy challenges through project-based learning (Acti...
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.
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.
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...
New York Times Teen Photo Essay Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkHigh school students create photo essays exploring topics in their communities. Winning entries are published in The New York Times.
Miniversity Singapore Debate Olympiad
Miniversity SingaporeIn-person international debate tournament featuring World Schools Debate competition at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationScholarship programs for outstanding students with financial need, providing financial assistance and academic support.
International Ethics Bowl (IEB)
Association for Practical and Professional EthicsCompetitive debate competition where high school and college teams analyze and discuss ethical cases, developing reasoning, speaking, and moral philos...
Great American Leadership Program 2026 Summer Sessions
Ronald Reagan FoundationSummer leadership program for high school students focused on American leadership and civic education.
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 ...
Global Youth Program
Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaPrograms for pre-collegiate students to explore complex business challenges and develop business skills.
National History Day (NHD) - Kansas State Contest
National History Day / Kansas History DayStudents research historical topics and compete in nine categories (paper, exhibit, performance, documentary, website) across junior and senior divisi...
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.
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.
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard Secondary School Program (SSP)
Harvard Summer School4- or 7-week college-credit summer program for high school students offering 200+ courses taught by Harvard faculty, with residential, online, or comm...
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
John Locke Essay Competition
Modus Ponens InstituteEssay competition for high school students on topics related to John Locke and political philosophy.
National YoungArts Foundation
National YoungArts FoundationPremier arts competition for high school students recognizing and supporting young artists across multiple disciplines including visual arts, music, d...
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...
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
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-...
Young Writers & Leaders (YWL)
The Telling RoomFree 9-month afterschool literary arts program for high school students with international/multicultural backgrounds. Students explore poetry, spoken ...
Michigan History Day
Historical Society of MichiganProject-based learning program where students research historical topics related to annual theme and create projects in paper, exhibit, documentary, w...
Canadian National Mathematics League
Canadian National Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for Canadian high school students with regional and national contests.
TMCF Programs
Thurgood Marshall College FundCareer development programs for HBCU, HBCC and PBI students including internships, immersions, entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities
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.
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Future Problem Solving (FPS)
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalGlobal competition program empowering youth to solve real-world problems through various educational challenges and competitions.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
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...
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.
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.
QuestBridge Law Fellows/Stanford Law School
Envision Experience, QuestBridge & Stanford Law SchoolScholarship program for law-interested students through partnership with QuestBridge and Stanford Law School.
UChicago Partner Programs - Pre-College
University of ChicagoIn-person and online pre-college programs offered through UChicago partnerships with centers and affiliates, extending the university's signature summ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
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...
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...