Best Opportunities for Sophomores (10th Grade)
Top competitions, scholarships, and programs open to sophomores (10th grade).
200 opportunities found
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...
International Physics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad OrganizationMost prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students, testing knowledge, critical thinking, and experimental physics skill...
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.
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.
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.
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.
One Teen Story
One StoryFree writing contest for teen writers ages 13-19. Winners are edited, published, and paid for their work.
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.
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.
YoungArts Creative Opportunities
YoungArtsPrograms for award winners to create, develop and present work through residencies, exhibitions, and performances.
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.
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.
WRO International Final
World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)International robotics competition for students integrating STEM, teamwork, and problem-solving 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 Philosophy Olympiad
International Philosophy OlympiadTwo-stage online competition where high school students write essays and debate philosophical questions about ethics, knowledge, and existence.
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.
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
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.
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.
NASA's FIRST Robotics House Teams
NASAExtended partnership program between NASA field centers and FIRST Robotics teams with direct NASA engineer mentorship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INROADS
INROADSCareer development and internship program providing mentorship, professional skills training, and corporate internship placements for diverse high sch...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Great American Leadership Program
Ronald Reagan FoundationPremier leadership experience at Pepperdine University in Malibu with exclusive access to Reagan Presidential Library
QuestBridge
QuestBridgeConnects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with educational, career, and life opportunities through scholarships to top colleges.
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.
Diamond Challenge
Paul & Linda McConnell Youth Entrepreneurship InitiativeGlobal innovation competition for young entrepreneurs to develop business and social innovation ventures with prize funding.
Illinois History Day
Illinois State Museum6-12th grade project-based program for researching and competing in history competitions, with advancement to national competition.
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Brown Pre-Collegiate Program
Brown UniversityPre-collegiate enrichment program for high school students at Brown University
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.
Davidson Institute Gifted Programs
Davidson InstituteEducational programs for profoundly gifted middle and high school students, offering online courses, in-person academy, and scholarships.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
IM2C OrganizationInternational team competition promoting mathematical modeling and real-world problem-solving for secondary school students.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
Boston UniversitySix-week summer program for high school students to explore mathematics through number theory in a supportive community with peer mentors and research...
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.
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.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application
Jackie Robinson FoundationApplication portal for the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship program for high school students
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...
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.
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...
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Lemelson-MIT Program at MITHigh school teams develop invention prototypes through hands-on STEM problem-solving and collaboration with community organizations.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationScholarship programs for outstanding students with financial need, providing financial assistance and academic support.
Miniversity Singapore Debate Olympiad
Miniversity SingaporeIn-person international debate tournament featuring World Schools Debate competition at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC) 2025
Princeton University Math ClubAnnual mathematics competition for high school students run by Princeton University Math Club since 2006.
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.
John Locke Essay Competition
Modus Ponens InstituteEssay competition for high school students on topics related to John Locke and political philosophy.
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.
Canadian National Mathematics League
Canadian National Mathematics LeagueNational mathematics competition for Canadian high school students with regional and national contests.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
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 ...
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
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.
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
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.
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.
TMCF Programs
Thurgood Marshall College FundCareer development programs for HBCU, HBCC and PBI students including internships, immersions, entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities
Davidson Young Scholars
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree program connecting profoundly gifted students with a supportive community and enrichment opportunities.
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
RoboNation Programs
RoboNationPortfolio of robotics programs from K-12 to post-grad including underwater, aerial, and autonomous vehicle competitions.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
Wolfram Student Ambassador Initiative
Wolfram ResearchJoin a global community of student ambassadors to teach Wolfram technology, develop leadership skills, and access professional development opportuniti...
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.
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.
Army ROTC Scholarships
United States ArmyFinancial support for college education through Army ROTC with leadership training and service obligation
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.
Modus Ponens Institute Scholarships
Modus Ponens InstituteScholarships and support for students interested in olympiad competitions
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.
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 ...
DoW STEM
U.S. Department of WarSupports STEM learning opportunities including after-school programs, competitions, internships, and professional development for students and educato...
Future Problem Solving International Conference
Future Problem SolvingInternational conference for Future Problem Solving participants to showcase solutions and compete at the global level.
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.
Congress
Debate USCongressional debate competition for high school students
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.
YoungArts Programs
YoungArtsAward programs providing critical support for artists at every stage of their career development.
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...
Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship award from the American Psychological Association for high school students interested in psychology.
Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level Science Olympiad competition for qualifying teams from Illinois regional tournaments, held in Urbana-Champaign.
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.
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.
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.
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
National Science Olympiad 2026
Science OlympiadNational Science Olympiad tournament featuring competitions in STEM events across Division B and C at USC in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
Brown University Pre-College Programs
Brown UniversitySummer programs for high school students offered on campus, online, or at domestic and international locations.
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.
SSP International
SSP InternationalInternational summer program for high school students focusing on STEM and global engagement
ACS Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical SocietyNational chemistry competition for high school students testing knowledge and problem-solving skills in chemistry.
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.
JEA Student Awards
Journalism Education Association (JEA)National awards recognizing excellence in journalism for high school students across the United States.
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.
PLTW Student Opportunities
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Exclusive access to college credit, scholarships, preferred admission, internships, and apprenticeships for PLTW students.
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.
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
AwesomeMathIntensive three-week online advanced mathematics training program featuring daily lectures and problem-solving in Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, an...
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.
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.
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.
Philosophy Olympiad
Philosophy OlympiadA competitive philosophy olympiad for high school students with registration, competition, and finalist selection phases.
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...
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...
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.
National Arts Competition - YoungArts
YoungArtsNational arts competition supporting young artists ages 15-18 across 10 disciplines with lifetime mentorship and networking.
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.
Brown Experiential Education (BEE)
Brown UniversityImmersive, rigorous academic programs combining classroom learning with experiential education at carefully selected locations worldwide.
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 ...
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.
Math League International Summer Tournament
Math LeagueAnnual summer tournament featuring lectures by renowned mathematics professors and Fields medalists.
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.
2026 Science Olympiad National Tournament
Science Olympiad and University of Southern California (USC)National tournament for Science Olympiad teams, themed around Collaboration and innovation.
2026 Yearbook Excellence Contest (YEC)
Quill and ScrollDigital yearbook competition for high school and middle school students with categories in photography, writing, design, and social media journalism.
Maths Olympiad Class
T & H Maths CentreAdvanced mathematics class preparing students for international math olympiads through strategic problem solving and cognitive development.
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.
PLTW Awards
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)National awards program recognizing excellence in PLTW programs across engineering, biomedical science, and computer science disciplines.
Institute for Speech and Debate (ISD) - Carolina
Institute for Speech and DebateWeek-long residential and commuter speech and debate summer camp at UNC Chapel Hill with specialized instruction in speech events and debate.
High School STEM Days
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryMonthly invite-only STEM event for local high school students to tour Berkeley Lab, network with scientists, and explore STEM careers.
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
AISESOrganization empowering Indigenous students in STEM through programming, resources, career development, and partnerships.
College Board National Recognition Program
College BoardOfficial academic awards recognizing high-achieving students based on AP Exam scores, PSAT performance, and GPA to strengthen college applications.
Cambridge Centre for International Research (CCIR)
Cambridge Centre for International ResearchHighly-selective online research programme designed by Ivy League and Oxbridge professors for students interested in independent research.
International Research Olympiad
An olympiad competition focused on research for high school students internationally.
U.S. House of Representatives High School Art Competition
U.S. House of RepresentativesAnnual spring art competition for high school students where the winner's artwork is displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
Toshiba and National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)A national STEM competition empowering students to imagine future solutions through research, design, and innovation.
USESO 2026 LEES Program
United States Earth Science Organization (USESO)Application for the USESO 2026 LEES (Leadership in Earth and Environmental Science) Program for high school students.
The 14th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition
The Harlan InstituteTeams of two high school students research constitutional law, write appellate briefs, and argue before a panel of attorneys in a virtual Supreme Cour...
STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
Brown University Pre-College ProgramsTwo-week summer STEM program for rising 9th-10th graders featuring hands-on research projects, experiments, and design challenges.
National Space Club & Foundation Youth Education
National Space Club & FoundationEducational programs and scholarships for youth focused on space science and enterprise
Major League Hacking (MLH) 2026 Season
Major League HackingThe largest, most diverse hacker events in the world. Compete, earn points, and participate in hackathons globally.
AISES National Conference
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)Annual conference bringing together 3,000+ attendees for STEM workshops, Indigenous cultural experiences, networking, and community connection.
Architecture Student Competitions - Category Page
Aggregated listing of multiple international architecture competitions for students
Diamond Challenge - Global Pitch Events
Diamond Challenge (multiple partner organizations)Global entrepreneurship competition for high school students to develop and pitch innovative business or social venture ideas.
NAACP Youth Programs
NAACPYouth-focused civil rights and social justice programs including ACT-SO, NEXTGEN, and community chapters for high school students.
Destination Imagination Global Finals 2026
Destination ImaginationWorld's largest celebration of creativity where top teams from around the world compete in team challenges.
AIP Awards & Prizes
American Institute of Physics (AIP)AIP honors outstanding achievements in physics through awards, grants, fellowships, and scholarships for students and scientists.
Oklahoma National History Day
Oklahoma Historical SocietyAcademic program for grades 6-12 where students research historical topics, create projects, and compete at regional, state, and national levels.
STEM Racing
STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools)Global hands-on STEM competition where students aged 9-19 design, build, brand, and race miniature cars with real-world engineering and project manage...
Davidson Gifted Application System
Davidson GiftedApplication portal for Davidson Academy, Davidson Academy Online, and Davidson Explore programs for gifted students.
New York State History Day
Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta and the New York Public History TrustYear-long educational program where students explore history, conduct research, and create projects for competition at local to national levels.
Brown University Pre-College Leadership Institute
Brown UniversityPre-college leadership program offered through Brown University's Pre-College program.
Brown Pre-College Programs
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college programs at Brown University offering academic adventures and enrichment for high school students.
PLTW Community Impact Awards
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Recognition awards for PLTW students creating real-world community impact through design and biomedical science projects.