Tier 1 (Elite) Opportunities
All Tier 1 (elite) competitive opportunities for high school students.
20 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...
International Physics Olympiad
International Physics Olympiad OrganizationMost prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students, testing knowledge, critical thinking, and experimental physics skill...
Regeneron ISEF 2026
RegeneronInternational Science and Engineering Fair - premier global STEM competition for high school students showcasing innovative research projects.
YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions
Young Concert Artists (YCA)International classical music competition for emerging solo artists and ensembles seeking professional artist management and career development.
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.
Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences
MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions10-week summer research program for Texas high school seniors interested in allied health careers, featuring hands-on laboratory experience at MD Ande...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
Science Talent Search (STS)
Society for ScienceCelebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
International Biology OlympiadPremier worldwide high school biology competition identifying and inspiring the next generation of life science leaders.
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...
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.
The Match Scholarship
QuestBridgeEarly admission with guaranteed full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, food, and expenses at partner colleges.
QuestBridge Application Portal
QuestBridgeAccount creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.
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...