Tier 1 (Elite) Opportunities

United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO)

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

T1 STEM olympiad

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 Organization

T1 STEM olympiad

Most prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students, testing knowledge, critical thinking, and experimental physics skill...

Regeneron ISEF 2026

Regeneron

T1 STEM competition

International 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)

T1 arts competition

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 Program

T1 STEM scholarship

Scholarship for Black/African American high school seniors emphasizing academic excellence, leadership, and community service.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Institute for Talent Development

T1 interdisciplinary scholarship

Prestigious 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)

T1 interdisciplinary scholarship

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 Professions

T1 STEM summer program

10-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 & Writers

T1 arts award

The 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 Official

T1 STEM olympiad

International mathematics competition for high school students featuring challenging problem-solving across multiple countries.

International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)

International Olympiad in Informatics

T1 STEM olympiad

Annual international programming competition for high school students to compete in algorithmic problem-solving and showcase IT skills.

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science

T1 STEM competition

The 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)

T1 civic award

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 Science

T1 STEM competition

Celebrating the 85th Science Talent Search, a premier science competition for high school students sponsored by Regeneron.

International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

International Biology Olympiad

T1 STEM olympiad

Premier 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 Program

T1 interdisciplinary scholarship

The 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 Foundation

T1 interdisciplinary scholarship

Annual scholarship program awarding $3.55 million to over 1,400 exceptional college students, with 150 Coca-Cola Scholars selected annually.

The Match Scholarship

QuestBridge

T1 interdisciplinary scholarship

Early admission with guaranteed full four-year scholarship covering tuition, housing, food, and expenses at partner colleges.

QuestBridge Application Portal

QuestBridge

T1 STEM scholarship

Account creation for QuestBridge scholarship and college application programs for high-achieving, low-income students.

Coolidge Senators Program

The Coolidge Foundation

T1 civic award

Recognition program for top Coolidge Scholarship applicants featuring an expenses-paid summit in Vermont with policy discussions and college scholarsh...