Free Opportunities for High Schoolers
No-cost competitions, scholarships, and programs for high school students.
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.
FOX Entertainment Writers Incubator (2026)
FOX EntertainmentHighly selective 3-month workshop for 4 writers to develop scripts, hone writing skills, and learn entertainment business with established industry pr...
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Acumen Poetry Magazine - Submissions
AcumenLiterary magazine publishing new poetry, translations, articles, and reviews. Open submissions for poets of all levels.
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...
One Teen Story
One StoryFree writing contest for teen writers ages 13-19. Winners are edited, published, and paid for their work.
Photo Essay Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkTeen photographers submit photo essays on topics of their choice. Winning essays published in The Times.
YoungArts Creative Opportunities
YoungArtsPrograms for award winners to create, develop and present work through residencies, exhibitions, and performances.
Podcast Contest
The New York Times Learning NetworkCreate an original five-minute podcast about almost anything. 1,400 submissions received; winners selected and published.
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.
Young Emerging Authors (YEA) Fellowship
The Telling RoomFree, paid 15-month writing and publishing fellowship for Maine students to write, edit, and publish their own books with mentorship and peer support.
International Mathematical Olympiad
IMO OfficialInternational mathematics competition for high school students featuring challenging problem-solving across multiple countries.
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Congressional App Challenge
United States CongressMost prestigious prize in student computer science, transforming how Congress views STEM and coding.
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
International Biology OlympiadPremier worldwide high school biology competition identifying and inspiring the next generation of life science leaders.
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Society for ScienceWorld's largest global science competition for high schoolers across 22 STEM disciplines. Students from 75+ countries compete for prizes and scholarsh...
MLH Fellowship - Production Engineering Track
MLH (Major League Hacking)12-week remote internship alternative focused on Production Engineering/SRE and DevOps skills for aspiring technologists.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
INROADS
INROADSCareer development and internship program providing mentorship, professional skills training, and corporate internship placements for diverse high sch...
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.
National College Match
QuestBridgeFree application for full four-year scholarships to 55 top colleges for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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
QuestBridge
QuestBridgeConnects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with educational, career, and life opportunities through scholarships to top colleges.
National Achievement® Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)Historic scholarship program for Black American high school students, transitioned to UNCF Achievement Capstone Program for college graduates in 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Internships
NASAPaid short-term internships for college students to work on real NASA projects in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration with NASA me...
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.
DoW STEM Scholarships - SMART Scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD)STEM scholarship program supporting high-performing students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Illinois History Day
Illinois State Museum6-12th grade project-based program for researching and competing in history competitions, with advancement to national competition.
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...
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.
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.
AFA CyberPatriot
Air Force Association (AFA)National cybersecurity competition for high school students to develop defensive cyber skills
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer at Simons
Simons FoundationSummer internships at the Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute in NYC for undergraduates and graduate students in computational science, mathemati...
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
QuestBridgeScholarships and resources for high-achieving low-income juniors to prepare for admission to top colleges.
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.
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...
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.
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.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C)
IM2C OrganizationInternational team competition promoting mathematical modeling and real-world problem-solving for secondary school students.
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...
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.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application
Jackie Robinson FoundationApplication portal for the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship program for high school students
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.
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.
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...
Brain Bee
Brain Bee OrganizationInternational neuroscience competition for high school students featuring brain anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience knowledge.
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.
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...
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...
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.
COLLEGE LINKS PROGRAM
INROADSHigh school program by INROADS connecting students to career development, mentorship, and internship opportunities in corporate settings.
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.
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.
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.
National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB)
Ethics BowlCompetitive program where high school teams debate and discuss ethical issues, developing critical thinking and argumentation skills.
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...
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.
GEM Fellowship Program
GEM (Graduate Engineering and Management)Fellowship program providing full tuition, fees, and annual stipend for engineering and management students
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
John Locke Essay Competition
Modus Ponens InstituteEssay competition for high school students on topics related to John Locke and political philosophy.
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...
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-...
Davidson Young Scholars
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree program connecting profoundly gifted students with a supportive community and enrichment opportunities.
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.
Fred Hutch Open Internships
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterInternship opportunities at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for students interested in cancer research and healthcare.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Wolfram Student Ambassador Initiative
Wolfram ResearchJoin a global community of student ambassadors to teach Wolfram technology, develop leadership skills, and access professional development opportuniti...
Army ROTC Scholarships
United States ArmyFinancial support for college education through Army ROTC with leadership training and service obligation
Crimson Summer Academy
Harvard UniversityThree-year summer program for Boston-area 9th graders combining college prep courses, mentoring, and career exploration with on-campus residential exp...
PUMaC Power Round 2025
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)Team-based mathematics competition power round where students solve challenging problems and submit solutions via Gradescope.
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.
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.
The Coolidge Scholarship
Calvin Coolidge Presidential FundFull-ride scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and fees for high school students attending college.
Wharton Global Youth Investment Competition
Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaHigh school students compete in an investment competition, analyzing stocks and making portfolio decisions.
AISES Student Member Leadership Award
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)Award recognizing an AISES student member who exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, scientific achievement, and AISES Core Values.
Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament
Illinois Science OlympiadState-level Science Olympiad competition for qualifying teams from Illinois regional tournaments, held in Urbana-Champaign.
Felix Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Award
Belmont Abbey CollegeCompetitive scholarship fostering Catholic leadership potential through faith, virtue, mentorship in Households, and substantial service leadership ro...
Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) / Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM)
COMAPAnnual international team contest where high school and undergraduate students model, solve, and present solution reports to open-ended real-world app...
AcaResearch Pathway
TKEthics16-week independent research program for high school students with university professor mentorship, culminating in publishable research papers.
DoW STEM
U.S. Department of WarSupports STEM learning opportunities including after-school programs, competitions, internships, and professional development for students and educato...
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.
Modus Ponens Institute Scholarships
Modus Ponens InstituteScholarships and support for students interested in olympiad competitions
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...
Disruptors Fellowship
The Center for Cultural PowerTV writers fellowship with mentorship in mock writers' rooms, free monthly public workshops, and podcast opportunities for emerging writers from margi...
History Day
Western Michigan UniversityStudents research historical topics and compete in various presentation formats including exhibits, documentaries, performances, and papers at distric...
ACT-SO Achievement Program
NAACPNAACP ACT-SO is a national competition for high school students across STEM, humanities, and arts categories.
Best-in-Grade Award
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (Scholastic Art & Writing Awards)Scholarship recognizing juror-favorite art or writing works from each grade level in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; winners receive $500.
National Space Club & Foundation Awards
National Space Club & FoundationAwards recognizing significant achievements in space science and enterprise, with scholarships and educational support programs.
AISES National Conference Student Research Competition
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)Students present STEM research that integrates Indigenous knowledge with scientific innovation to strengthen communities. Submit abstracts showcasing ...
Vermont History Day
Vermont History Day (affiliated with National History Day)Students develop research and critical thinking skills through project-based learning, create history projects, and compete at annual state contest.
Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship award from the American Psychological Association for high school students interested in psychology.
NASA ORBIT
NASAMulti-phase student challenge to inspire innovators and engineers. Compete for cash prizes, receive NASA expert mentorship, and present at in-person s...
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.
The Ivy Neurological Sciences Internship Program
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Summer internship providing lab skills and research experience in neurological sciences and brain tumor research, with mentorship and professional dev...
NHD In Idaho State Contest
National History Day (NHD)State-level history competition where students research, create projects, and present on annual themes in categories like exhibits, documentaries, pap...
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.
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.
National YoungArts Foundation Competition
National YoungArts FoundationAnnual competition for visual, literary, and performing artists ages 15-18 to gain recognition, mentorship, and lifetime artistic support across 10 di...
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.
Student Competitions
Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)Supports high school to undergraduate student teams who wish to compete in state-wide or national STEM competitions related to NASA and the space econ...
CEMC Summer Courses for Students
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooSummer courses and enrichment workshops offered by CEMC to help high school students build math and computing skills and develop a passion for STEM su...
NextGen Latino Leadership Program
CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute)Week-long civic engagement program in Washington, D.C. for high school leaders exploring Congress and nation's role, developing Latino community advoc...
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.
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
ACS Chemistry Olympiad
American Chemical SocietyNational chemistry competition for high school students testing knowledge and problem-solving skills in chemistry.
JEA Student Awards
Journalism Education Association (JEA)National awards recognizing excellence in journalism for high school students across the United States.
NASA's FIRST Robotics Competition Grant Awards
NASAGrant awards for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams to support their robotics programs and competition participation.
TGen Academic Year Internships
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Hands-on, unpaid internships in translational bioscience including laboratory research, computational biology, bioinformatics, and research administra...
RECF Student Advisory Board
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)High school students from RECF Achieve robotics community apply to join the Student Advisory Board, providing student input on RECF programs and initi...
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.
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...
UNCF Scholarships, Programs, Internships, and Fellowships
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)UNCF offers scholarships, internships, fellowships, and programs for minority students. Includes STEM, education, and leadership opportunities with va...
CEMC Summer Courses
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooSummer courses for students in mathematics and computing, offered by the CEMC to build skills and enthusiasm for math and computer science.
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, ...
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.
MLH Fellowship - Fall 2026 Software Engineering
Major League Hacking (MLH)Hands-on learning program pairing educational content with practice experience in software engineering, portfolio building, and open source contributi...
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...
UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle (ORMC)
University of California, Los AngelesPrestigious university math circle offering advanced problem-solving and mathematical enrichment for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Turtle Island Restoration Network Internship Program
Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN)Marine wildlife conservation internships with residential, remote, and non-residential options focused on sea turtle protection and ocean advocacy.
Student Research Fellows Internship
Lemelson-MITResearch internship focused on qualitative research methodologies, education challenges, and mentorship from MIT experts.
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Southern Scholarship FoundationScholarship providing rent-free housing (room and board) for qualified students attending select Florida universities, with leadership training and pe...
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.
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.