Best Social Science Opportunities for High Schoolers
Top social science competitions, scholarships, and programs for high school students.
21 opportunities found
Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship award from the American Psychological Association for high school students interested in psychology.
Politics of Law & Economics (PLE)
Yale Global ScholarsSummer session exploring economic theories, government values, and legal frameworks through interdisciplinary study of public policy, human rights, ma...
Academic WorldQuest
High school team competition testing knowledge of global affairs, history, and general knowledge through academic quiz-style rounds.
Introduction to Chicago Economics–Macroeconomic Analysis
University of ChicagoRising high school seniors learn macroeconomic analysis and methodology through rigorous academic study of real-world data like GDP, inflation, and st...
NORC Internship Program
NORCPaid internship for students interested in social sciences, survey research, data analysis, and research methodology.
LAWA Scholarship Program
LAWA (Latin American Women's Association)Competitive scholarship program for Latino students in 5 NC counties offering over $1.4 million in scholarships based on academic achievement, financi...
Kids' Chance of Virginia Scholarship
Kids' Chance of VirginiaPost-secondary and trade school scholarships for children of Virginia workers severely or fatally injured in workplace accidents.
The Model United Nations Institute at Georgetown University
MUN InstituteSummer camp at Georgetown University where students ages 11-17 participate in Model UN simulations, public speaking labs, debate training, and global ...
Washington History Day
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in partnership with Washington State Historical SocietyStatewide social studies program where middle and high school students develop historical research skills by creating projects on annual themes, compe...
Ruth Cheatham Foundation Scholarship Program
Ruth Cheatham Foundation (TRCF)Scholarships and comprehensive support for teen and young adult cancer survivors, including financial aid, tutoring, peer support, and educational res...
Gender Matters: A Global Perspective
Carleton CollegeA 1-week non-credit pre-college program at Carleton College examining gender from a global perspective. Open to current 9th-11th graders.
Eat! The Anthropology of Food
Carleton CollegeA 1-week non-credit pre-college program at Carleton College exploring food through an anthropological lens. Open to current 9th-11th graders.
Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Craig D. Butler Scholarship FoundationMemorial scholarship for Philadelphia high school seniors honoring Khadijah Butler's father, providing awards and scholarship workshops.
APA Melanie Scholarship
American Psychological Association (APA)Scholarship for high school students pursuing psychology or behavioral sciences, recognizing academic excellence and commitment to the field.
NCLD Scholarships & Awards
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)Scholarships for high school seniors with learning disabilities and awards recognizing educators who support students with LD.
Kid's Chance of Virginia Renewal Application 2026-2027
Kids Chance of VirginiaRenewal scholarship for children of Virginia injured workers continuing post-secondary education with demonstrated financial need.
AASM "Sleep is Essential" High School Video Contest
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)High school video contest where students create videos promoting the importance of sleep, covering art, social science, and video production.
Camp Sparkle
Cancer PathwaysFree summer day camp for kids and teens impacted by cancer, featuring therapeutic activities, field trips, and peer support in WA cities.
McCusker Family Scholarship
McCuskerScholarship supporting Georgia high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in social work or social services.
Teen Group
Cancer PathwaysEmotional support group for 9th-12th graders affected by cancer to connect with peers and build community
Introduction to Chicago Economics
University of Chicago (Partner Program)In-person pre-college summer program in Hong Kong introducing high school students to economics through the University of Chicago lens.