Free Opportunities for High Schoolers
No-cost competitions, scholarships, and programs for high school students.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Simons Summer Research Program
Simons FoundationSummer research program for high school students conducting original scientific research with faculty mentors.
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.
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.
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.
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 Philosophy Olympiad
International Philosophy OlympiadTwo-stage online competition where high school students write essays and debate philosophical questions about ethics, knowledge, and existence.
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps NetworksPremier national spelling competition for middle and high school students showcasing vocabulary mastery and competitive excellence.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
MLH Fellowship - Production Engineering Track
MLH (Major League Hacking)12-week remote internship alternative focused on Production Engineering/SRE and DevOps skills for aspiring technologists.
The Match Scholarship
QuestBridgeEarly admission with guaranteed full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, food, and expenses at partner colleges.
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 Science Bowl
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Nationwide academic competition testing students' knowledge in science and mathematics through fast-paced Q&A format.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenges
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT)Mathematical challenges including Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Mathematical Challenges with over 700,000 participants worldwide annually.
NASA's FIRST Robotics House Teams
NASAExtended partnership program between NASA field centers and FIRST Robotics teams with direct NASA engineer mentorship.
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.
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.
Cooke Young Scholars Program
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationSelective five-year pre-college scholarship for 7th grade students with financial need, including academic support and summer programs.
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.
MLH Fellowship - Software Engineering Track
Major League Hacking (MLH)12-week remote internship alternative for aspiring software engineers to work on real projects with tech company partners.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
Regeneron ISEF Awards
Society for ScienceOver $7 million in awards, prizes and scholarships for 9th-12th grade finalists competing at Regeneron ISEF science competition.
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.
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.
National College Match
QuestBridgeFree application for full four-year scholarships to 55 top colleges for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
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.
Illinois History Day
Illinois State Museum6-12th grade project-based program for researching and competing in history competitions, with advancement to national competition.
QuestBridge
QuestBridgeConnects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with educational, career, and life opportunities through scholarships to top colleges.
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.
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.
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.
Diamond Challenge
Paul & Linda McConnell Youth Entrepreneurship InitiativeGlobal innovation competition for young entrepreneurs to develop business and social innovation ventures with prize funding.
SMART Scholarship Program
Department of War (DoW)Full scholarship for STEM students to pursue higher education and careers with the Department of War, including support for complex research.
2025 National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application
National Space Club and FoundationScholarship program recognizing excellence in space science and enterprise through the National Space Club and Foundation.
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...
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.
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,...
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.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
QuestBridgeScholarships and resources for high-achieving low-income juniors to prepare for admission to top colleges.
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.
Summer at Simons
Simons FoundationSummer internships at the Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute in NYC for undergraduates and graduate students in computational science, mathemati...
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...
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.
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
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.
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...
National Space Club and Foundation Scholars Program
National Space Club and FoundationScholarships recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise with educational support.
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.
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.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationScholarship programs for outstanding students with financial need, providing financial assistance and academic support.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Davidson Young Scholars
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree program connecting profoundly gifted students with a supportive community and enrichment opportunities.
TMCF Programs
Thurgood Marshall College FundCareer development programs for HBCU, HBCC and PBI students including internships, immersions, entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities
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...
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.
Mozilla Builders Accelerator
MozillaMozilla Builders Accelerator provides up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding and a 12-week curriculum for open-source AI developers, focused on Local ...
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 Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
MLH Fellowship - Open Source Track
Major League Hacking (MLH)12-week remote internship alternative for aspiring software engineers to contribute to open source projects used by companies worldwide.
John Locke Essay Competition
Modus Ponens InstituteEssay competition for high school students on topics related to John Locke and political philosophy.
GEM Fellowship Program
GEM (Graduate Engineering and Management)Fellowship program providing full tuition, fees, and annual stipend for engineering and management students
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
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.
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.
Wolfram Student Ambassador Initiative
Wolfram ResearchJoin a global community of student ambassadors to teach Wolfram technology, develop leadership skills, and access professional development opportuniti...
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...
Army ROTC Scholarships
United States ArmyFinancial support for college education through Army ROTC with leadership training and service obligation
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.
Modus Ponens Institute Scholarships
Modus Ponens InstituteScholarships and support for students interested in olympiad competitions
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.
Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level Science Olympiad competition for qualifying teams from Illinois regional tournaments, held in Urbana-Champaign.
DoW STEM
U.S. Department of WarSupports STEM learning opportunities including after-school programs, competitions, internships, and professional development for students and educato...
Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship award from the American Psychological Association for high school students interested in psychology.
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...
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.
ACT-SO Achievement Program
NAACPNAACP ACT-SO is a national competition for high school students across STEM, humanities, and arts categories.
AcaResearch Pathway
TKEthics16-week independent research program for high school students with university professor mentorship, culminating in publishable research papers.
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.
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.
ACS Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical SocietyNational chemistry competition for high school students testing knowledge and problem-solving skills in chemistry.
Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
The Obama Foundation and AirbnbTwo-year leadership and scholarship program supporting undergraduate students passionate about public service with financial aid, travel experiences, ...
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...
Quest for Excellence Awards - Humanities
QuestBridge$1,000 award for College Prep Scholars with special skills in humanities, social sciences, and/or visual and performing arts.
Student Research Fellows Internship
Lemelson-MITResearch internship focused on qualitative research methodologies, education challenges, and mentorship from MIT experts.
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
JEA Student Awards
Journalism Education Association (JEA)National awards recognizing excellence in journalism for high school students across the United States.
Europe Women's Programming Contest 2026
ICPCIndividual algorithmic programming contest for women and non-binary students across Europe with online qualification and onsite finals.
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.
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.
PLTW Student Opportunities
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)Exclusive access to college credit, scholarships, preferred admission, internships, and apprenticeships for PLTW students.
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.
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.
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...
NASA's FIRST Robotics Competition Grant Awards
NASAGrant awards for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams to support their robotics programs and competition participation.
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...
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...
Boeing Internships
BoeingGain hands-on experience working on aerospace projects with mentorship from industry experts at Boeing.
Chemistry REU at Colorado State
Colorado State UniversityResearch experience program in chemistry involving synthesis, characterization, computational modeling, and device performance assessments.
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.
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.
True Blue Fellowship
Bow SeatYouth-led creative arts fellowship addressing ocean, waterways, and climate change with up to $2,500 funding and mentorship.
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.
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.
StudentCam
C-SPANAnnual student documentary competition awarding $100,000 in cash prizes to top 150 student filmmakers and their teachers.
McLaughlin Research Institute Summer Internship Program
McLaughlin Research Institute8-week summer internship for high school and college students in biomedical research laboratories in Montana.
AAPT Grants & Scholarships Program
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Multiple grant and scholarship opportunities for physics educators and aspiring physics teachers
Mote Marine Laboratory Internship and Employment Programs
Mote Marine LaboratoryOnline application portal for internship programs and employment positions at Mote Marine Laboratory
AWS AI Agent Global Hackathon
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Build and deploy working AI agents using AWS generative AI services like Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker AI for a chance to win $45,000 in prizes.
AISES Scholarships
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)Multiple STEM scholarships including travel grants to national conference and field-specific awards for Indigenous students.
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.
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.
PLTW Awards
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)National awards program recognizing excellence in PLTW programs across engineering, biomedical science, and computer science disciplines.
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
AISESOrganization empowering Indigenous students in STEM through programming, resources, career development, and partnerships.
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...
YoungArts Professional Development Programs
YoungArtsProfessional development programs, workshops, artist residencies, and cultural partnerships to advance artists' careers and networks.
Architecture Student Competitions - Category Page
Aggregated listing of multiple international architecture competitions for students
AIP Awards & Prizes
American Institute of Physics (AIP)AIP honors outstanding achievements in physics through awards, grants, fellowships, and scholarships for students and scientists.
Danaher Internship Program
Danaher10-12 week immersive internship program in science and technology with mentorship, leadership exposure, and real project work.
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.
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.
National Space Club & Foundation Awards and Scholarships
National Space Club & FoundationAwards and scholarships recognizing achievements in space science and enterprise, with educational support programs.
NORC Internship Program
NORCPaid internship for students interested in social sciences, survey research, data analysis, and research methodology.
National Space Club & Foundation Youth Education
National Space Club & FoundationEducational programs and scholarships for youth focused on space science and enterprise
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.
Maine Space Grant Consortium Scholarships & Fellowships
Maine Space Grant ConsortiumResearch scholarships and fellowships in STEM fields aligned with NASA interests for undergraduate and graduate students, plus incoming freshman schol...
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.
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.
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...
NAACP Youth Programs
NAACPYouth-focused civil rights and social justice programs including ACT-SO, NEXTGEN, and community chapters for high school students.
NAACP Scholarships, Awards & Internships
NAACPScholarships, fellowships, internships, and awards for students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to social justice.
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...
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.
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.
Hack4Her
Tecnológico de Monterrey & Arca ContinentalMexico's first hackathon directed at women in tech — a free 24-hour event for university women to propose innovative solutions and connect with indust...
JEA National Student Media Contests - Fall 2026
Journalism Education Association (JEA)National student media competitions covering journalism, photography, design, broadcast, and digital media across 50 contest categories.
Dell Scholars
Dell Technologies FoundationScholarship program providing financial aid and support services to help students graduate from college and build successful careers.
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.
One Teen Story Contest
One StoryAnnual writing contest for teens ages 13-19 to submit original short fiction about the teen experience. Winners published and paid $500.
High-School STEM Internship
BaxterSTEM internship opportunity at Baxter, a global healthcare leader offering advanced products and technologies.
Campfire Flagship
Hack ClubA competitive opportunity for high school students to showcase projects and innovations.
Purple Comet! Math Meet - High School Contest
Purple CometInternational online mathematics competition for high school students featuring challenging math problems.
HSF Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)Since 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships to more than 65,000 Scholars, empowering courageous leaders.
HSF Scholar Program
Hispanic Scholarship FundScholarship program for Hispanic students based on merit and financial need
Major League Hacking (MLH) Hackathons
Major League HackingWorld's largest hackathon league with online and in-person events for high school and college students
Mathematical Reflections Journal
AwesomeMathFree online mathematics journal for high school students and undergraduates featuring articles and challenging problems in mathematics.
UNCF Scholarships
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)UNCF offers scholarships and financial aid programs for African American students pursuing higher education.
AAPT Contests and Competitions
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)Various physics contests and competitions for high school students enhancing the physics community
Poetry in Voice
Poetry in VoiceNational poetry recitation competition for Canadian students with cash prizes and travel awards exceeding $75,000.
AWS AI Agent Global Hackathon: Agents of change - building tomorrows AI solution today
AWSGlobal hackathon focused on building AI agent solutions using AWS technologies
MLH Hackathon Events
Major League Hacking (MLH)Hackathon weekends that help self-taught developers build portfolios with collaborative code, live deployments, Git history, and peer references.
Indigenous Robotics
RECF (Robotics Education & Competition Foundation)Robotics program supporting indigenous communities with access to STEM education, coding, and engineering mentorship
NAACP Next Generation Leadership Program
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)Leadership development and civil rights advocacy program for young people, including ACT-SO achievement program for high school students.
Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the ArtsDynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that builds public speaking skills and confidence.
picoCTF
Carnegie Mellon UniversityFree cybersecurity learning platform and competition covering foundational to advanced security topics including AI security and blockchain.
StudentCam – 22nd Annual Student Documentary Competition
C-SPANNational video documentary competition encouraging students in grades 6-12 to explore America's founding principles and the Declaration of Independenc...
National History Day 2027
National History DayAnnual history competition for students exploring the theme 'Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change'
National History Day in Minnesota
Minnesota Historical SocietyCo-curricular program for students in grades 6-12 focusing on historical research and analysis on topics of their choosing.
National History Day - Local State Contests
National History Day (NHD)State-level history competitions where students research historical topics and present projects in various formats.
Poetry Out Loud - Michigan
Michigan HumanitiesDynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students. State champion competes nationally for $20,000 college scholarship.
AtCoder Heuristic Contest 067
AtCoderProgramming contest focused on heuristic problem-solving. 4-hour contest to create better solutions to difficult optimization problems.
CEMC Mathematics and Computing Contests - School Registration
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooRegistration portal for schools to participate in CEMC mathematics and computing contests
MLH Events 2026
Major League Hacking (MLH)Largest, most diverse hacker events worldwide. Compete, earn points, and participate in hackathons across multiple locations.
QuackHacks
University of OregonOregon's biggest hackathon, currently under development for QuackHacks 4.0 launching spring 2027.
NMIT Hacks 2026
NMITNationwide hackathon connecting student innovators with industry mentors across multiple tech tracks including AI/ML, IoT, Game Dev, and Blockchain.
CitrusHack 2026
CitrusHackA hackathon event for high school students featuring mentorship from tech industry professionals and leaders.
MLH 2026 Hackathon Season
Major League Hacking (MLH)Largest, most diverse hacker events worldwide. Compete and earn points at hackathons across multiple locations.
National History Day Arkansas
National History Day / Arkansas PBSAcademic program for students to research historical topics, create presentations, and compete at local, state, and national levels.
USA FORENSICS OLYMPIAD Global Summer Opener
USA Forensics Olympiad (IOF)Official qualifier for 2027 USAFO Championship featuring debate competitions (PF, LD, CD) with cash prizes and bid opportunities for top competitors.
Gemini 3 Hackathon: Build what's next
DevpostHackathon focused on building with Gemini 3 technology
Azure AI Developer Hackathon
MicrosoftBuild intelligent applications on Azure platform using GitHub Copilot for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes and mentoring sessions.