Programas Extracurriculares
Descubra programas de verão, competições e oportunidades de pesquisa para estudantes internacionais do ensino médio.
Borderless Journalism Internship
A remote high school journalism internship where students interview international students and alumni and write their study-abroad stories for publication on borderless.so/stories, read by thousands.
Take Action Lab
Take Action Lab is a selective semester-length gap year program placing students in Cape Town, South Africa or Penang, Malaysia for 16-week apprenticeships in civic innovation or environmental sustainability.
African Leadership Academy Diploma Program
Highly selective 2-year residential pre-university diploma program in Johannesburg for aspiring African leaders; 4% acceptance rate; 95% of students receive financial aid; 47 African countries represented.
Alpha Scholars Social Science Research Program
Alpha Scholars pairs high school students 1-on-1 with Harvard student mentors to conduct original social science research on UN Sustainable Development Goals, culminating in a 12-15 page research paper and presentation.
ASDRP Research Program
ASDRP is a research mentorship program for high school students (grades 9–12) in science, engineering, and CS, based in Fremont, CA; remote participation available for students outside the Bay Area.
BlankIsYours Magazine Competition
Free multimedia magazine competition for youth ages 12–21; submit writing or art on urban life and social justice; all entries considered for zine publication; prizes $30–$100 per category; September 30 deadline.
Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is the largest and most prestigious virtual pitch competition for high school students around the world.
True Blue Fellowship
The True Blue Fellowship (formerly the Fellowship Grant Program) aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local commun...
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students.
Caltech EWB Science & Engineering Competition
Global online STEM competition for grades 6-12 in teams of 2-5; three rounds: online test, pitch deck, and live Zoom finals judged by Caltech professors; $35-55/student entry fee.
Euclid Contest
The Euclid Contest is a 2.5-hour senior math competition held annually at schools worldwide by the University of Waterloo, open to final-year secondary students, with prizes, honour rolls, and UWaterloo scholarship consideration.
River of Words
Free annual poetry and art competition for ages 5-19 worldwide on nature and environment themes; Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up across 4 age categories; opens October annually.
Civic Innovators Fellowship
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is a free, fully virtual 8-week program run by Civics Unplugged that blends history and civics with emerging technology and personal development...
ConnectHER Film Festival
Annual short-film competition for filmmakers ages 13–25; films address issues facing women and girls globally; scholarship prizes awarded; 96+ countries represented; submissions open July–October annually.
Global Case Competition (HCGCC)
HCGCC is a free virtual case competition for high school students ages 13-18 worldwide, where teams of 2-4 build business strategies for real corporate challenges.
Diamond Challenge Competition
The Diamond Challenge, a philanthropic education initiative by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, provides free resources for students, educators, and entrepre...
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship
An online, semester-long program for high school students interested in understanding political, economic, and social life.
FIRST Robotics Competition
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, teams of high school students design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-p...
GJIA High School Essay Contest
Free annual essay contest for grades 9-12 from Georgetown Journal of International Affairs; 1,500-word max on international affairs topics across 6 categories; deadline March 1 annually.
Georgetown Summer Academies
Intensive 1-3 week academies at Georgetown University in D.C. for grades 8-12; medicine, law, international relations, business, and more; $3,095-$9,540; open to international students; need-based scholarships available.
Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest
Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest invites grades 7–12 worldwide to write 800–1,200 word articles on international affairs, with Bronze/Silver/Gold medals and a virtual defense for finalists.
HMMT February
The HMMT February tournament is a mathematics competition for high school students held at MIT.
HMMT November
The HMMT November tournament is a mathematics competition for high school students, held at Harvard.
Harvard Model United Nations
Harvard Model United Nations is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Model UN conference for high school students.
Harvard High School Pitch Competition
Free entrepreneurship pitch competition for high school students; submit a 3-5 page business plan and 2-minute video, with top 10 finalists presenting live on Zoom to Harvard students and VC professionals.
Horizon Academic Research Program
The Horizon Academic Research Program is the oldest 1-on-1 research program in the world, founded in 2016 by Columbia University researchers.
International Computer Science Competition
The International Computer Science Competition is a free global three-round competition for students under 19, covering algorithmic thinking and programming, with cash prizes and 60+ countries participating.
International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
International Junior Science Olympiad is an annual in-person competition in natural sciences for students under 16 from around the world, requiring national-level selection to represent your country.
Immerse Education Essay Competition
The Immerse Education Essay Competition is a free global contest for students aged 13-18 who write a 500-word essay on one of 20+ academic topics, competing for full and partial scholarships to Immerse summer programs.
International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)
Global public policy debate competition for HS students worldwide; teams submit a 3,000-word qualifying essay, top 64 advance to single-elimination written debate rounds; $10,000 grand prize.
International Youth Math Challenge
The International Youth Math Challenge is an educational mathematics competition open to students from around the world.
Neuroethics Essay Contest
Free annual essay/video contest on neuroethics for high school students through early-career researchers worldwide; up to $500 prize per category winner; 4 tracks; deadline Aug 21; co-hosted by INS and IYNA.
JAGDA International Student Poster Award
Prestigious international graphic design competition for students worldwide; submit original posters incorporating the annual theme word; Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and ~200 selected works recognized.
The John Locke Global Essay Prize
The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize encourages young people to develop strong writing and critical thinking skills by exploring challenging questions across various subj...
Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers
Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize is a free annual poetry contest for high school sophomores and juniors worldwide; the winner receives publication in The Kenyon Review and a full scholarship to a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop.
Legal Defense Global Challenge
Online litigation competition for high school, college, and gap year students worldwide; analyze discovery packets, craft defense strategy, and submit oral arguments; three law tracks; $59.99/team; cash prizes for top teams.
LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition
Free global economics essay competition for secondary students; topics set by LSE Nobel laureates and professors; max 1,500 words; certificates co-signed by LSE faculty; 60+ countries, Sept 1 deadline.
Lumiere Individual Research Program
The Individual Research Program is a 12-week research program. It includes 9 individual sessions with a world-class researcher, 2 individual sessions with a writing coach, and 5...
Lumiere Premium Research & Publication Program
The Premium Research & Publication Program is a 16-week program. It includes 15 individual sessions with a world-class researcher, 4 individual sessions with a writing coach, 5...
Lumiere Research Fellowship
The Research Fellowship is a 6-12 month program. It includes 24-30 individual sessions with a world-class researcher, 6 individual sessions with a writing coach, 5 workshops on...
Math Kangaroo
Math Kangaroo is an annual mathematics competition for grades 1–12 held each March across the US, featuring 8 difficulty levels, available in-person at local centers or online, with national and state rankings.
International Aviation Art Contest
Free annual aviation-themed art contest for ages 6-17 worldwide; artwork submitted via state aviation offices (US) or national aero clubs (international); state cash prizes up to $200; international FAI gold/silver/bronze medals.
NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest
The NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest challenges students through grade 12 worldwide to design orbital space settlements, with prizes including a $5,000 Herman Rubin scholarship and $500 merit awards.
Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge
The Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge (formerly the Global Climate Change Challenge) is an annual international competition run by Saïd Business School at the University...
The Paradigm Challenge
Free global competition for ages 4–18 to develop creative solutions to real-world problems across five areas: home fires, waste reduction, health, food security, and biodiversity; top prize is $100,000.
Pulitzer Center Fighting Words Poetry Contest
Annual poetry contest for K-12 students and young adults ages 18-24 worldwide responding to current events; $300 first prize + publication; free workshops available; deadline ~May annually.
Pulitzer Center Local Letters for Global Change
Annual letter-writing contest for K-12 students worldwide; write to a local representative on a global issue; $300 first prize per topic category + publication; deadline ~November annually.
International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO)
ICSO is an annual school-based computer science olympiad for grades 1–10 across 72 countries, administered offline at registered schools with international, zonal, and school-level awards.
Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction
International flash fiction competition open to writers age 16+ worldwide; up to 250 words on any topic; published and unpublished writers welcome; £2,000 first prize.
Global Innovation Challenge (GIC)
Free global grant competition for young social entrepreneurs ages 18-30 with existing impact projects; winners receive up to $15,000 in grant funding plus mentorship, fellowships, and paid work opportunities.
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
Selective intensive math program for rising 11th–12th graders worldwide; explore advanced mathematics through lectures, research, and problem solving; online ($3,750) or residential at Stanford ($8,950); need-based aid available.
SXSW EDU Student Impact Challenge
Free annual competition at SXSW EDU for high school students; showcase social, economic, or environmental impact projects; finalists present on stage in Austin TX; international students welcome.
Learning to Be Heard – Global Public Speaking Challenge
The Learning to Be Heard – Global Public Speaking Challenge is a free virtual speaking competition run by TED Summer School, a partnership between TED and Immerse Education.
The Politic High School Essay Competition
The Politic High School Essay Competition invites students aged 14–19 worldwide to submit 800–1,200 word investigative journalism pieces on local community issues, with top entries considered for publication.
UDC Capital Cup Entrepreneurship Competition
Free global entrepreneurship pitch competition for high school teams of up to 3; qualifying round via YouTube video; top 5 finalists pitch in person at UDC in Washington, DC each August.
JEO-SEO Junior/Senior English Olympics
Annual international English language olympiad for grades 1–12; online or paper-based qualification round in November; certificate holders can advance to in-person Global Rounds in Sydney and Malaysia; organized by UniCEP and Miss Man.
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is a free, experiential investment challenge for high school students and teachers.
Sony World Photography Awards: Youth Competition
The Sony World Photography Awards: Youth Competition is open to photographers aged 19 and under.
XTF Global Innovation Challenge
XTF Global Innovation Challenge is a free international research competition for students aged 13–24 across 8 technology tracks including AI, climate, biotech, and robotics, with cash prizes and Grand Finals in Geneva.
Yale Model United Nations Conference
Yale Model United Nations (YMUN) is an annual conference held on Yale's campus in New Haven, CT.
Youth International Math Olympiad (YIMO)
YIMO is a free global online math competition for all students featuring 20 problems (multiple choice and AIME-style), with Bronze/Silver/Gold awards and a final round of proof-style problems for top 8 per division.
IRIS Intensive Research Program
IRIS is a 6-week online program where high school students produce a publication-ready research paper with mentorship from faculty at top universities, earning 2 transferable college credits from UCSB Extension.
Academic Marathon
Academic Marathon is a global team competition for grades 9–12 across 14 academic disciplines, where 5-student school teams compete in a 10-hour relay format spanning STEM, humanities, and social sciences.
African Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AOAI)
Annual continental AI olympiad for African high schoolers, with national teams selected via each country's National AI Olympiad; official African regional olympiad of the IOAI. First edition held in Sousse, Tunisia, April 2026.
AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program
The AFS Global STEM Accelerators program is a 12-week virtual exchange for young women aged 15-17.5 interested in STEM, sustainability, and social impact.
AI Research Program
Algoverse AI Research Program is a 12-week online mentorship program pairing students with researchers from Google DeepMind, Meta, Stanford, and Anthropic to conduct and publish original AI research.
TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students
The TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students is an annual competition organized by the American Psychological Association's Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Scho...
Apple Swift Student Challenge
Annual Apple competition for student developers worldwide; build a Swift Playground app showcasing creativity or social impact; Distinguished Winners invited to WWDC in Cupertino for 3 days.
ASBE High School Design Challenge
Annual automotive design competition for US high school students with two tracks: Design Concept (sketches/renderings) and Engineering Design (orthographic drafting); physical submissions required; 2027 registration coming soon.
ASHG Annual DNA Day Essay Contest
Free annual essay contest for grades 9-12 worldwide on a genetics and genomics prompt; 750 words max; judged by members of the American Society of Human Genetics.
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
Intensive 3-week virtual summer camp for mathematically gifted students ages 12-18 worldwide, covering algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory at four progressive levels.
Purple Comet! Math Meet
Free annual international online team mathematics competition for middle and high school students; teams of 1-6 compete across a 10-day window with middle (20 problems) and high school (30 problems) divisions.
Anthem Essay Contest
The Anthem Essay Contest offers students the opportunity to win up to $2,000 in scholarship prizes by writing about Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem.
Babson Summer Study
3-week entrepreneurship program from Babson College for rising 11th–12th graders; earn 4 college credits; fully online or in-person at New England Innovation Academy; ~$6,295 tuition + $95 fee; need-based aid for online applicants only.
Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (BOI)
Balkan Olympiad in Informatics is an annual competitive programming competition for high school students from Balkan Peninsula countries, with entry via national selection from each participating country.
Berkeley Economics Essay Contest
The Berkeley Economic Review High School Essay Contest invites high school students to explore economic topics through essay writing.
Berkeley Model United Nations (BMUN)
World's oldest active Model UN conference (est. 1952), hosted at UC Berkeley each March; 2,000+ high school students from around the world debate international issues across multiple committees.
Berkeley Pre-College Scholars
Residential program at UC Berkeley for students who've completed 10th-11th grade; take real UC courses; $14,687–$15,987 all-inclusive (housing, meals, activities); 6 or 8 weeks; international students welcome.
Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge
Free annual team design challenge for middle and high school students; apply nature-inspired design (biomimicry) to real-world problems; register by Jan 31, submit by Apr 1; commendations and exhibition; worldwide; requires adult coach.
BioGENEius Challenge
The BioGENEius Challenge is the Biotechnology Institute's flagship competition that enables high school students to gain recognition for outstanding original research in biotech...
Bocconi Summer School for High School Students
2-week in-person summer school at Bocconi in Milan for high schoolers 15+ in their second- or third-to-last year of high school; choose 2 labs from 17 tracks including Finance, Data Science, AI, Entrepreneurship, and Law.
Boston Leadership Institute — Applied Physics & Engineering
3-week hands-on residential engineering summer program at Babson College for HS students; build and test aircraft, rockets, and gliders; covers aeronautics and aerospace; $2,500 tuition.
Ocean Awareness Contest
The 15th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relations...
Summer@Brown
Ivy League pre-college at Brown for grades 9–12; 230+ non-credit courses in 1–6 week sessions; in-person Providence RI or online; $3,096–$10,858; need-based Sibley Scholarships for eligible US applicants.
Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition 2026
The Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition encourages critical thinking and exploration of a wide range of thought-provoking and often controversial topics across diverse subjects.
CCIR Academy — Cambridge Future Scholar Programme
Selective 13-week online research programme for HS students mentored by Oxbridge and Ivy League faculty; 2-5 students per course; produces an independent research paper aimed at publication.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
Immersive 5-week residential math program at Champlain College, Burlington VT for mathematically talented students ages 13-18; student-driven curriculum with classes chosen each day from a wide menu.
CMU Pre-College Programs
15 summer programs at Carnegie Mellon for rising 11th–12th graders; free programs (AI Scholars, CS Scholars, SAMS, US only) and paid ($7,927–$14,688); arts, CS, design, engineering, drama, music, writing; full scholarships for US students.
Case Western Reserve HS Online STEM Programs
Online STEM courses from Case Western Reserve University for ages 13+; neuroscience, biomedical engineering, astrophysics, and more; $1,595/course; need-based scholarships; worldwide, year-round.
Research Science Institute (RSI)
The Research Science Institute (RSI) is a cost-free summer science and engineering program for high school students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Beamline for Schools (BL4S)
CERN-run global physics competition where HS teams submit experiment proposals; winning teams travel to perform real experiments at a particle accelerator at CERN, DESY, or ELSA.
Climate Science Olympiad
The Climate Science Olympiad is a global competition where participants solve real-world problems related to climate change.
Codeavour International
Annual AI, coding, and robotics competition for ages 7-18 across 90+ countries; 3 tracks including Innovation, Clean Energy AI-Robo Challenge, and Robo Soccer; projects built with PictoBlox and hardware.
Columbia Political Review High School Essay Contest
The Columbia Political Review's free annual essay contest for high school students worldwide, asking students to argue for alternative forms of political participation, with a $300 first-place prize.
Columbia Undergraduate Law Review High School Essay Contest
Free annual legal essay contest for current HS students worldwide; winning essay published on CULR website; winner and runners-up invited to a CULR-hosted speaker event; 1,500 words, deadline typically late June.
Columbia University Pre-College Programs
Explore 100+ college-level courses at Columbia University in NYC or online; residential, commuter, and online tracks for rising 9th–12th graders; 1–3 week sessions; from $2,868; international students welcome.
The Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Challenge is a competition that takes students through the process of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Copernicus Mathematics Olympiad
Annual two-round international math olympiad for grades 3–12; online preliminary round followed by an in-person Global Round in a major city; organized by Copernicus Olympiad (Houston, TX); participants from 54+ countries.
Copernicus Natural Science Olympiad
Annual two-round science olympiad for grades 3–12 covering biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy; online preliminary round followed by an in-person Global Round; organized by Copernicus Olympiad (Houston, TX).
Copernicus Physics & Astronomy Olympiad
Annual two-round international physics and astronomy olympiad for grades 7–12; online preliminary followed by in-person Global Round; organized by Copernicus Olympiad (Houston, TX); participants from 54+ countries.
Cornell Precollege Studies (Online)
Online Cornell courses for high schoolers who completed 10th grade; earn credits on official Cornell transcript; 3- or 6-week sessions Jun–Jul and Jan; from $5,820 (3 credits); ages 15–19; worldwide (sanctions apply).
Dartmouth Precollege Summer Scholars
Two-week summer program at Dartmouth for ages 15-18; business, engineering, medicine, humanities, science, leadership; $4,999-$9,299; residential, commuter, or hybrid; 5 sessions June-August; international welcome.
DECA Competitive Events
DECA is a high school business and marketing organization where members compete in events covering finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and hospitality, with top competitors advancing to ICDC attended by 25,000+ students annually.
The Diana Award
The Diana Award honors outstanding young people aged 16-24 from over 80 countries who have led sustained social action or humanitarian work for at least 12 months, recognizing up to 200 recipients annually.
Economics World Cup (EWC)
Economics World Cup is a global online economics competition for high school teams of 2–6, featuring a 50-question individual round and a team case competition, with prizes including international trips and mentorship.
European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO)
EGMO is an annual invitation-only international math olympiad for female high school students, held each April across 60+ countries, where each nation nominates up to 4 students for a 2-day, 6-problem competition.
European Space Camp
European Space Camp is a selective 1-week residential program in Northern Norway for 24 students ages 17-20 worldwide, who work in teams to run a real rocket campaign culminating in an actual rocket launch.
FAI Young Artists Contest
Annual aviation-themed art competition for ages 6–18 with entries from FAI member countries worldwide; national winners advance to the international FAI jury; free to enter through your country's national aviation authority.
Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)
Rigorous 3-week program at UPenn for rising seniors integrating engineering, management, and technology through hands-on labs, prototyping projects, and industry visits; earns one college credit.
Economics for Leaders
Selective summer program integrating economics and leadership for high school sophomores and juniors; residential at US university campuses ($2,800) or virtual option worldwide ($900).
Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI)
Team-based critical thinking competition for grades 4–12 across 14 countries; teams of up to 4 apply a structured 6-step process to tackle global issues, with a World Finals held each June.
Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)
The Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC) is a two-week international residential science program for high-achieving secondary students, organized by Fundació...
FXB Climate Advocates Program
FXB Climate Advocates is a free 4-month virtual climate education and action program for youth ages 25 and under from 90+ countries, with expert sessions from Harvard and NYU and support to implement local climate projects.
Fyziklani
Fyziklani is an annual physics team competition held in Prague for high school students worldwide; teams of up to five solve physics problems in a three-hour in-person contest.
GENIUS Art
GENIUS Art raises public awareness to take action on global environmental problems and solutions.
GENIUS Business
GENIUS Business (now officially called GENIUS Entrepreneurship) raises awareness of environmental values in the business world, from bringing green products and services to mark...
GENIUS Coding
GENIUS Coding allows students to use their coding skills to create innovative solutions to environmental issues.
GENIUS Music
GENIUS Music aims to raise public concern for environmental problems and offer solutions through musical performance.
GENIUS Robotics
Genius Robotics is a student-centric competition that enables students to understand the role of engineering and research in environmental issues.
GENIUS Science
GENIUS Science provides understanding and solutions to environmental problems using scientific knowledge.
GENIUS Short Film
Rich with a variety of stories and purposes, sequential imagery has been used for over 200 years to capture and hold the public’s attention.
GENIUS Speech
GENIUS Speech raises awareness and inspires action on environmental issues through persuasive speeches and talks.
Girls Who Code Pathways
Free virtual year-round program for girls and non-binary students in grades 9-12; choose from 5 coding tracks (Game Design, Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Web Dev); self-paced over 6-7 weeks.
Global Game Jam (GGJ)
Global Game Jam is the world's largest game jam, inviting developers of all ages in 100+ countries to collaboratively create games in 48 hours at local jam sites or online, with 507,000+ past participants.
Global International Music Competition Online
Global International Music Competition is an online competition for musicians of all ages worldwide, accepting video submissions in classical, jazz, pop, and ethnic music, with winners featured on major streaming platforms.
Global English Language Olympiad of Southeast Asia (GELOSEA)
Annual two-round English language olympiad for K–12 students in Southeast Asia; tests reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar; top 60% of national round qualifies for international round in Singapore.
Southeast Asian Coding and Software Olympiad (SEACSO)
Annual two-round coding and software olympiad for students from kindergarten through grade 12 in Southeast Asia; uses Codementum platform (Blocks, Python, JavaScript); six grade-level categories; top scorers qualify for international round.
South East Asia Mathematics Team Olympiad (SEAMTO)
Annual two-round mathematics team olympiad for grades 3–12 in Southeast Asia; teams of 3 compete in number theory, algebra, geometry, and combinatorics; top national scorers qualify for international round in the Philippines.
Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC)
The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC) is an online 12-hour business idea competition for high school students aged 14 to 18.
Boston Global Investment Competition (BGIC)
Annual global investment competition for middle and high school students; teams research and pitch a stock idea to Wall Street judges including hedge fund managers and equity analysts.
Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition is a free annual writing contest for students ages 10-18 worldwide, with tracks in creative, argumentative, and journalistic writing and prizes up to $1,000.
Harvard Model United Nations Australia
Harvard Model United Nations Australia is a four-day international relations simulation for high school students.
Harvard Model United Nations China
The Harvard Model United Nations China (HMUN China) is an annual conference taking place in Guangzhou, China.
Harvard Secondary School Program
Selective 4- or 7-week summer program at Harvard for high school students ages 16-18 offering 200+ college-credit courses; residential, online, or commuter formats; financial aid available for US students.
Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC)
HPEC is an annual in-person quiz bowl competition for high school teams testing AP Micro/Macroeconomics knowledge, plus economic history, current events, and research applications, held at Harvard each April.
Harvard Undergraduate International Relations Scholars Program
The Harvard Undergraduate International Relations Scholars Program (HUIRSP) is a multi-day virtual conference for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in...
Horizon Academic Essay Prize
The Horizon Academic Essay Prize is a free annual essay competition open to high school students worldwide, awarding cash prizes up to $1,000 and scholarships to the Horizon Academic Research Program.
Hult Future Leaders Challenge
11-week global business challenge for HS students worldwide; teams solve a real client brief (2026: LEGO); online masterclasses plus regional presentations and global finals.
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC)
Online astronomy and astrophysics competition for high school and university students worldwide, with Junior/Youth/Senior age tiers; Qualification Round is free, Pre-Final costs 13 EUR; top 3 share 2,500 USD in awards.
International Applied Physics Olympiad (IAPhO)
International Applied Physics Olympiad (IAPhO) is a global competition connecting physics theory with real-world research, featuring experimental design, numerical modeling, and international collaboration for students worldwide.
International Economics Olympiad (IEO)
IEO is a free annual international economics olympiad for high school students under 20, featuring MCQ, open economic questions, and a business case presentation, with up to 74 participating countries.
iGEM Competition
The iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Competition is the world's largest synthetic biology competition, organized annually by the iGEM Foundation.
Microsoft Imagine Cup
Unlock your startup’s potential with the Imagine Cup, the premier global technology competition for student founders using AI and the Microsoft Cloud to transform their innovati...
Imperial Global Summer School
2-week residential STEM programme at Imperial College London for ages 16-17; choose Chemistry, Data Science/AI, Engineering, Medicine, or Physics; culminates in a group Innovation Challenge.
International Applied Chemistry Olympiad (IAChO)
Worldwide applied chemistry olympiad; theory and research-based practical tasks across energy, climate, healthcare, and sustainability; for high school and university students; hosted by Indonesia Scientific Society; details TBA.
AI Scholars Live Online
Inspirit AI's AI Scholars is a $1,400 live online summer bootcamp for high school students taught by Stanford and MIT alumni, covering computer vision, NLP, and deep learning through hands-on projects over 25 hours.
International Chemistry Competition (IChC)
Three-round online chemistry competition for high school and university students from 190+ countries, with Junior, Youth, and Senior divisions. Qualification is free; the supervised Semi-Final requires €12. Medals and prizes awarded.
Interlochen Arts Camp
Residential summer arts camp in Michigan for grades 6-12 offering intensive training in music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, dance, film, and interdisciplinary arts; students from 49 countries attend.
International History Olympiad
The International History Olympiad is a biennial in-person competition for primary and secondary school students worldwide, featuring buzzer rounds, multiple-choice exams, and field trips; next event in Summer 2027.
IB Global Youth Action Fund
Worldwide grant competition by the IB for secondary students ages 12-19; up to $3,000 USD per SDG-aligned project; open to non-IB students; includes mentorship with social entrepreneurship leaders.
International Biology Olympiad
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is the world's largest biology competition for secondary school students.
International Brain Bee World Championship
The International Brain Bee World Championship is a high-level academic competition for students who have won their national Brain Bee competitions.
International Chemistry Olympiad
The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is an annual academic competition for high school students.
International Finance Olympiad (IFO)
Free online finance and economics olympiad for high school students worldwide; two-round format with objective test and international final; organized by EAE International in Singapore.
International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)
Annual in-person geography olympiad for students ages 16–19 from ~50 countries; entry is through national selection; three components: written test, multimedia test, and fieldwork exercise.
International High School Writing Contest (IHSWC)
Free annual writing competition for HS students worldwide across 5 categories: Short Story, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Critical Essay, and Dramatic Script; Gold Medallion winners receive publication, with a $50 prize for US-based students.
International History Olympiad
International History Olympiad is a biennial in-person olympiad for primary and secondary school students from 24 countries, featuring buzzer rounds, exams, and field trips; next edition is Summer 2027.
International Linguistics Olympiad
The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for secondary-school students.
International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students.
International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)
Annual online world championship in medical knowledge and problem solving for pre-college students; qualify via USMDO (most countries) or ChinaMDO; 3-hour exam covering medicine and disease.
International Neuroscience Olympiad (INO)
Online neuroscience olympiad for high school students worldwide (ages ≤18); $10 registration with fee waivers; tests research analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking across neuroscience topics.
International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) is an annual astronomy and astrophysics competition for high school students.
International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)
International Philosophy Olympiad is an annual in-person essay competition for secondary school students from 40+ countries, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals; entry is through national selection.
International Physics Olympiad
The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is the most prestigious international physics competition for secondary school students.
International Research Olympiad
The International Research Olympiad (IRO) is an olympiad dedicated to testing science research ability and developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
International Scientific Physics Olympiad
The International Scientific Physics Olympiad (ISPhO) is an opportunity for participants to test their knowledge in theoretical and experimental physics as part of their homelan...
IWSH World Plumbing Day Essay Contest
The IWSH World Plumbing Day Essay Contest is an annual scholarship essay competition organized by the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), a public cha...
International Young Naturalists' Tournament (IYNT)
Annual team-based interdisciplinary science competition for ages 12-16; teams research open-ended natural science problems year-round and defend solutions in debate-style Science Fights at the global finals.
International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT)
The International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT), also known as the "Physics World Cup," is a prestigious team-oriented scientific competition for secondary school students.
Asia Schools British Parliamentary (ASBP)
Online British Parliamentary debate tournament for students under 18 across three age categories (U-14, U-16, U-18); composite teams and unaffiliated individuals welcome; held in May.
International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
IOI is the premier annual international competitive programming olympiad for pre-university students, where national teams solve algorithmic problems over two competition days, with gold/silver/bronze medals.
International Psychology Olympiad (IPsyO)
IPsyO is a free online international competition for high school students from 80+ countries, testing psychology knowledge through a 300-question qualification round and a team-based research final round.
IWSH World Plumbing Day Essay Contest
IWSH Essay Contest invites high school seniors and college students worldwide to write 800–1,600 words on global water and sanitation issues for a chance to win up to $2,000 in scholarships.
Brain Bee Bootcamp
Brain Bee Bootcamp is a free 16-week online neuroscience prep program for students ages 13–19 worldwide, covering neuroanatomy, neurohistology, and clinical reasoning to prepare for the International Brain Bee.
IYNA Neuroscience Summer Courses
IYNA Neuroscience Summer Courses is a free six-week online neuroscience program for high school students worldwide, offering beginner and advanced tracks with expert lectures and an optional research capstone.
International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT)
IYPT is a prestigious annual team physics competition where national high school teams research 17 open-ended physics problems and debate their findings in oral rounds, judged by an international jury.
IYRC Medicine & Research Summer Program
IYRC offers high school students from 65+ countries hybrid programs in medicine and research led by Columbia University VP&S and UCLA physicians, including a summer program, medical humanities track, and global health conference.
JASNA Essay Contest
Annual essay contest on Jane Austen's works open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students worldwide; prizes of $250-$1,000 per division plus JASNA membership and Norton Critical Editions.
JHU Summer Pre-College Programs
2-week residential pre-college at Johns Hopkins for high schoolers; medicine, biology, data science, astronomy; $6,140/session all-inclusive; 3 sessions Jun–Jul; attend 1–3 sessions; worldwide eligible; no on-campus financial aid.
Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshops
Creative writing workshops for high school students in three formats: 6-week winter online, 1-week summer online, and 2-week residential at Kenyon College in Ohio; international students welcome.
Science Without Borders® Challenge
The Science Without Borders Challenge is an annual international art competition run by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation that combines art and ocean science to ins...
KCL Pre-University Summer School
Week-long academic modules at King's College London for ages 16-17; business, law, humanities, life sciences, and more; 70+ nationalities; £3,195 per week or £6,180 for 2 weeks; residential option available.
Kode With Klossy Summer Coding Camp
Kode With Klossy offers free 2-week in-person summer coding camps for young women and gender-expansive youth ages 13-18, with tracks in AI/ML, web development, and data science at locations across the US.
AwardX Entrepreneurship Competition
AwardX is a free global entrepreneurship competition for high school students to submit a real business or business idea, with 10 finalists pitching live on Demo Day for $2,000 in cash prizes and LaunchX scholarships.
LaunchX Online Entrepreneurship BootCamp
The Online Entrepreneurship BootCamp Program is designed to prepare you to start your own business.
LaunchX Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program
The Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program is a rigorous 5-week program designed with you in mind.
LaunchX Online Innovation
The Online Summer Innovation Program gives you the chance to solve a real company's business problem.
LaunchX Online Startup Experience
The Online Startup Experience Program is an 8-week program designed to provide real-world experience by placing participants as interns in real startups.
LegalEagleBee Policy Brief Competition
LegalEagleBee's Policy Brief Competition is a $10 international writing competition for grades 9–12 where students submit a 5–10 page evidence-based policy brief on one of five civil rights or social justice topics.
London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)
14-day residential STEM program at Imperial College London for ages 16–21; 500 students from 90+ countries; Nobel laureate lectures, lab visits, and specialist STEM sessions; £3,295 all-inclusive.
LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC)
Virtual pitch competition for high school students ages 13–18 worldwide; teams of 2–4 pitch innovative solutions linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals; $20 registration per student; up to $1,000 in prizes.
Global Hack Week
Global Hack Week is MLH's free monthly virtual hackathon series open to participants age 13+ worldwide, featuring themed week-long builds, live challenge sessions, and community events throughout the year.
MATE ROV Competition
Global underwater robotics competition for K-12 to university teams; design and build an ROV to complete ocean-themed missions; 5 levels (SCOUT to EXPLORER); regional rounds lead to World Championship.
MathILy
Intensive 5-week residential math program at Bryn Mawr College for talented high school students, emphasizing student-led discovery and proof-based mathematical exploration.
British Psychology Olympiad (BPO)
Online psychology competition for secondary students in Years 9-12 worldwide; three rounds covering multiple choice, open questions, and essay; top performers invited to a psychology summer school.
Global Appathon
Global Appathon is a free virtual competition where participants build mobile apps using MIT App Inventor to address UN SDGs, open to all ages with categories for juniors (under 13), youth (13-17), adults, and mixed-age teams.
Battlecode
Battlecode is a free annual AI programming competition where teams write autonomous bots to battle in a real-time strategy game, organized by MIT with $20,000+ in prizes and a dedicated high school tournament.
MIT Model United Nations Conference
MITMUNC is MIT's annual in-person Model UN conference for high school students worldwide, held over 3 days on MIT's Cambridge campus with a $75 delegate fee and financial aid available.
Moonshot Pirates Launchpad Accelerator
Launchpad is a program for young founders aged 15-24 to turn impact-driven ideas into reality.
Moonshot Mindset
Moonshot Mindset is a free, 5-month virtual mentorship program for young innovators and impact founders aged 15-24, run by Moonshot Pirates -- a global movement of changemakers...
Shape the Future Challenge
Join our series of global innovation challenges, where young visionaries from around the world collaborate with experts and forward-thinking companies.
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon.
Slingshot Challenge
Annual video competition by National Geographic for ages 13-18; create a 1-minute video presenting a solution to a pressing environmental issue.
NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest
The NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest is an annual competition organized by the National Space Society's SpacEdge Education Program in collaboration with Blue Origin's Club for t...
Never Such Innocence Competition
The Never Such Innocence 2025/26 Competition invited young people aged 9-18 to explore the theme "In Someone Else's Shoes" through poetry, art, and song.
NYU Precollege
Take undergraduate courses at NYU for college credit; rising 11th–12th graders worldwide; in-person in NYC or online; ~$5,748 for a 3-credit summer course; arts, STEM, humanities, and business tracks; also offered in fall and spring.
World Series of Innovation (WSI)
World Series of Innovation is a free global competition by NFTE for ages 13–24 to develop entrepreneurial solutions to UN Sustainable Development Goals challenges, with a separate Imagination League for ages 5–12.
Non-trivial Research Fellows Program
The Research Fellows program is an 8-week summer research program for high school students.
Non-trivial Research Foundations Program
The Research Foundations Program is a 4-week online program by Non-trivial designed for bright young people aged 14-20 who have not started university.
Non-trivial Research Scholars Program
The Research Scholars Program is the most selective tier of Non-trivial's fellowship pipeline, designed for high school students to lead original, impactful research.
Notre Dame Summer Scholars
Two-week residential pre-college program at Notre Dame for rising juniors and seniors; 29 college-level courses in STEM, humanities, law, and more; $5,200 all-inclusive; need-based aid available.
Online Physics Olympiad (OPhO)
Online Physics Olympiad is a free annual team-based physics competition open to high school students and undergraduates worldwide, with 5,000+ past participants from 50+ countries and $1,000+ in prizes.
Oxford Royale Essay Competition
Free annual essay competition for students ages 12-18 worldwide; two age categories with pre-defined topics on global issues; assessed by independent academics from leading universities.
Future Entrepreneurs Summer School
Future Entrepreneurs Summer School is a 2-week residential program at Oxford Saïd Business School for ages 15–18 worldwide, covering entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy with Oxford faculty.
PAIR: Program on AI and Reasoning
The Program on AI and Reasoning (PAIR) is an immersive workshop for mathematically talented students who want to explore how minds work—both human and artificial.
Penn Math Contest
Free student-run math competition for high school students with individual and team rounds at all levels, open both in-person at UPenn's campus and online worldwide; prizes and certificates for winners.
Pioneer Research Institute
The Pioneer Research Institute is the world’s only fully accredited online research organization for high school students.
The Global Problem-Solving Institute
The Global Problem-Solving Institute is a virtual innovation lab where outstanding high-school students from across the globe collaborate to solve complex, wicked problems.
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a UN-backed annual short film competition open to filmmakers under 25 worldwide across three age categories; winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the awards ceremony, most often held in New York.
Princeton Business Challenge
Free online business case competition open to students of all ages worldwide; participants research local businesses, develop case studies, and present findings; 1,200+ competitors.
Princeton Legal Journal High School Essay Contest
Annual legal essay contest for high school students worldwide on a timely theme; 1,500-3,000 words; top three essays published in the Princeton Legal Journal; $15 submission fee.
PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists)
PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) is a six-week residential summer program at Boston University designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students...
Reach Cambridge Summer Courses
Residential summer academic program in Cambridge, UK for ages 14-18 from 50+ countries; 2, 4, or 6-week options across 15+ subjects; college accommodation included; scholarships available.
Red Dot: Junior Award
The Red Dot: Junior Award is a track within the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design, one of the most prestigious international design competitions.
Rice University Precollege Programs
Online courses for ages 13+ in STEM, medicine, law, business, and more; 20-30 hours each; $1,795 per course; need-based scholarships available; certificates awarded; available year-round.
Beyond Borders Business Case Competition
Free online business case competition for HS students (grades 10-12) from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia; teams of 4 tackle sustainable innovation challenges; 96-hour Round 1 + Zoom Grand Finale.
VEX AI Robotics Competition
The VEX AI Robotics Competition pushes the boundaries of robotics competitions by integrating VEX GPS, VEX LINK, and AI Vision System for advanced autonomous robots.
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
VEX V5 Robotics Competition Push Back is played on a 12’ x 12’ square field. Two Alliances of two Teams each compete in matches consisting of a fifteen second Autonomous Period...
Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
The Rockefeller University's Summer Science Research Program is a free 7-week in-person research experience for 32 high school juniors and seniors in New York City, working in mentored research teams.
Ross Mathematics Program
Selective 6-week intensive math program for ages 15-18, immersing students in number theory and mathematical reasoning through discovery; international students accepted annually.
The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition
The world's oldest international schools' writing competition, delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883.
Think Essay Prize
The Think Essay Prize is a free annual philosophy essay competition for students ages 15-18 worldwide, with the winning essay published in Think journal alongside work from leading philosophers.
SAKURA SCIENCE High School Program
The SAKURA SCIENCE High School Program (SSHP) invites excellent high school students and supervisors from foreign countries (mainly Asia) to Japan for a week.
SCAD Summer Seminars
Week-long art and design workshops at SCAD for grades 9-11; Savannah or Atlanta; $1,450 commuter or $1,750 residential; limited merit scholarships; multiple sessions June-July; worldwide eligibility.
Schoolhouse Dialogues
Free peer-to-peer dialogue program for students worldwide, ages 14-21; 1-on-1 Zoom conversations on topics of choice; weekly one-time events or biweekly clubs; builds a Dialogues portfolio for college applications.
The Sidgwick Prize
The Sidgwick Prize is an annual essay competition for students aged 13–18 worldwide, covering 8 disciplines from Philosophy to Art History, with every submission receiving feedback from Cambridge academics.
Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase
The Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase is an online science communication competition for high school through graduate students worldwide, where participants submit a research website, slideshow, and video judged by 60+ scientists.
Junior CyberSecurity Olympiad (IJCO)
Annual international online cybersecurity olympiad for secondary school students worldwide; covers cryptography, networking, red teaming, and digital forensics; organized by SIMCC with NUS's National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL).
VANDA International Junior Science Olympiad (VIJSO)
Annual international science olympiad for grades 3–10 worldwide; tests higher-order thinking in science using Singapore's science syllabus; top 40% earn medals and qualify for the December international final; organized by SIMCC.
Smith Precollege Programs
Residential summer programs at Smith College for rising grades 9-12; science, engineering, writing, sustainability, theatre, and more; ~$4,985/session; tuition aid via partner orgs; 32% international; women's college setting.
Brain Awareness Video Contest
Annual video contest on any neuroscience concept open to all ages worldwide; videos up to 4 minutes; prizes up to $4,000 plus SfN Annual Meeting registration; submission requires an SfN member sponsor.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world’s largest international STEM research competition for high school students.
SPARC Summer Program
SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition) is a two-week in-person summer program hosted at a college campus in California.
Summer Science Program
Summer Science Program is one of the oldest residential STEM education programs in the nation offering high school juniors hands-on research experience in astrophysics, biochemi...
Julia Wood History Essay Prize
Free history essay competition for Sixth Form students (Years 12-13) worldwide; original historical essay of 2,000-4,000 words on any topic of the student's choice; run by St Hugh's College, Oxford.
Mary Renault Classical Reception Essay Competition
Essay competition on the reception or influence of classical antiquity in any discipline; 2,000-4,000 words; prizes of up to £300 each awarded by St Hugh's College, Oxford.
St. John's College Summer Academy
Discussion-based great books program for high school students; one-week in-person sessions (ages 15-18) in Annapolis MD or Santa Fe NM ($1,400), plus a four-day online option (ages 14-18, $240).
Stanford Code in Place
Free 6-week online introductory Python programming course from Stanford for HS students grades 9-12 worldwide; based on Stanford's CS 106A; no prior coding experience required; ~10 hrs/week.
Stanford Math Tournament (SMT)
Stanford Math Tournament is an annual math competition run by Stanford students, offering an in-person event at Stanford for US teams of 5–6 and a global online tournament open to middle and high school students worldwide.
Stanford AI4ALL
Stanford AI4ALL is a 2-week summer program for current 9th graders worldwide, offered online ($4,120) or residential on campus ($9,800), covering AI topics including computer vision, NLP, medical AI, and robotics.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes offers 2-week intensive online courses for grades 8-11 across 75+ subjects including STEM, humanities, social sciences, and the arts, with an average class size of 16.
Stanford Summer Session — High School Program
8-week summer quarter at Stanford for HS sophomores–seniors (ages 16–19); earn credit and an official Stanford transcript from 130+ courses; residential or commuter options.
Stanford Venture Fellowship
The Stanford Venture Fellowship is a one-week, fully-funded fellowship that brings 10 exceptional applicants from around the world to the Stanford ecosystem in Silicon Valley, C...
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition
Free global online entrepreneurship competition for ages 13+; submit SDG-aligned business ideas; 3-phase format with jury evaluation; 141 nations; annual since 2014; worldwide eligibility.
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
The Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) is the world's most prestigious youth award for a water-related science project.
SAGE World Cup
The SAGE World Cup is an international competition where top teen entrepreneurs showcase their businesses to a global audience.
Talaria Summer Institute
Free 6-week online summer research program for high school students from marginalized gender groups; participants work on original medical and scientific research projects under scientist mentors and present at the Talaria Conference.
Next Generation Foresight Practitioner Young Voices Awards
The NGFP-YV Awards is a free global competition for ages 12–17 focused on futures thinking and the UN SDGs, offering $1,000 for first place and recognizing projects across all 17 sustainable development goals.
TechGirls
TechGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to expand the talent pipeline in STEM.
Technovation Girls
Technovation Girls is a global program where girls ages 8-18 team up to build a tech-based solution to a community problem and develop a business plan.
IWD Global Techathon
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Teens in AI runs annual, distributed Global Techathons inspiring teens aged 12-18 to come together to collaboratively solve a real-w...
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)
The Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) is a fully-funded, five-week residential summer program for high school sophomores and juniors.
The Adroit Journal Summer Mentorship Program
The Adroit Journal’s Summer Mentorship Program is an online program pairing established writers with high school and gap year students interested in creative writing.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a globally recognised non-formal education and learning framework that challenges young people aged 14-24 to develop their skills...
The Earth Prize Competition
The Earth Prize is a $100,000 environmental sustainability competition open to teenage students worldwide.
The European Summer Program on Rationality (ESPR)
The European Summer Program on Rationality (ESPR) is an immersive 10-day workshop for mathematically talented students aged 16-19 with a desire to understand themselves and the...
The Flight School Fellowship
The Flight School Fellowship is a transformative Launch Year program for recent high school graduates, reimagining the gap year as a rite of passage into adulthood.
The Iris Prize
The Iris Prize is an annual award that recognizes the vision and innovation of young leaders who are building a sustainable future, established in memory of Iris Goldsmith.
The Stem Prize
The Stem Prize is awarded to an existing project established recently and on a small scale, with a prize of $10,000.
Camp Rising Sun
Camp Rising Sun is a four-week in-person summer program in upstate New York for high school students from around the world.
The Junior Academy
The Junior Academy is a project-based learning program where students form international teams and work with STEM experts through an online community platform called Launchpad.
New York Times My List: A Different Kind of Review Contest
My List: A Different Kind of Review Contest is a program offered by The New York Times Learning Network.
New York Times The Open Letters: Our Opinion-Writing Contest
The Open Letters: Our Opinion-Writing Contest invites students to write public-facing letters to people or groups about issues that matter to them.
New York Times Summer Reading Contest
The New York Times Learning Network's annual Summer Reading Contest invites students aged 13-19 to share what they are reading, watching, or listening to in The New York Times a...
New York Times Student Podcast Contest
The New York Times Learning Network invites students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains.
New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest
We invite teenagers to tell a true story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words.
New York Times Photo Essay Contest
For the second year in a row, The New York Times Learning Network invites students aged 13 to 19 in middle or high school to participate in a photo essay contest.
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Foyle Young Poets is a free annual poetry competition for ages 11-17 worldwide. Winners receive publication, books, and Poetry Society membership.
THIMUN The Hague
One of the world's largest and oldest MUN conferences, bringing ~3,200 students and teachers from 200+ schools across 100+ countries to The Hague to simulate the United Nations.
ThinkNeuro Virtual Research Internship
10-week virtual research internship for high school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students in neuroscience, CS, or data analytics; original research presented at a symposium judged by Harvard and OpenAI representatives.
Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC)
TISDC is a free international design competition for high school students and above from 73+ countries, with categories in product design, visual design, digital animation, architecture, and fashion.
TKS Virtual Program
TKS is a 10-month accelerator program from September 2025 to June 2026. During the program, students attend weekly 3-hour sessions with their cohort.
Trinity College Cambridge Languages & Cultures Essay Prize
Essay competition for Year 12 / Lower 6th students on language, culture, and literary themes; up to 3,000 words incorporating language studies and cultural artifacts such as literature, art, or cinema.
R.A. Butler Prize in Politics (Trinity College Cambridge)
Free politics essay prize from Trinity College Cambridge open to pre-final-year secondary students worldwide; write up to 3,000 words on an announced topic in politics or international studies; up to £600 prize.
Tufts Summer Intensives
Primarily two-week summer intensives at Tufts University for grades 10-12; engineering, medicine, arts, business, social impact tracks; $4,425-$5,950; need-based scholarships; residential and commuter; international welcome.
Project Green Challenge
Project Green Challenge is a free global 30-day competition where high school and college students complete daily eco-challenges each October, with 14 finalists winning an all-expenses-paid trip and up to a $5,000 grand prize.
UBC Future Global Leaders
Two-week residential or commuter program at UBC Vancouver for ages 15-18; business, engineering, law, health sciences, data science, and more; CAD $1,940-$5,505; three summer sessions; worldwide eligibility.
UCLA Summer Music Intensives
Week-long music intensives at UCLA for ages 14-18; jazz, songwriting, voice performance, music production, and music industry tracks; ~$1,533/session; need-based subsidies available; multiple July-August sessions.
UCSB Research Mentorship Program (RMP)
Competitive summer program at UCSB pairing grades 10-11 students with faculty and graduate mentors for hands-on university-level research across STEM and humanities disciplines.
Berkeley Pre-College Scholars (Residential)
6–8 week residential pre-college at UC Berkeley for rising 11th–12th graders; earn college credits; $14,687–$15,987 all-inclusive (tuition, housing, meals, health insurance); one $15,987 media scholarship; worldwide eligible.
University of Chicago Pre-College Programs
Residential and online pre-college programs at the University of Chicago for high school students; options range from 1-week enrichment to 4-week research practicums; need-based aid available for households under $125K.
Penn Pre-College Residential Program
5.5-week residential pre-college at UPenn for high schoolers; earn 1–2.5 Penn course units in credit-bearing Penn courses; $15,192–$23,604 all-inclusive; minimum 3.5 GPA; no scholarships; worldwide eligible; Philadelphia, PA.
USC Summer Programs
Four-week pre-college at USC Los Angeles for grades 10–12; earn 3 college credits; courses across arts, business, STEM, and more; $8,130 commuter / $11,570 residential; no financial aid available.
Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) Exam
Annual online 2-hour high school physics exam by the University of Waterloo; open to any grade worldwide; $4 fee; top scorers earn scholarships and high-achiever awards.
Global AI Hackathon
USAII's Global AI Hackathon is a free virtual competition for students age 14+ worldwide, offering $15,000+ in prizes across three tracks (high school, undergraduate, graduate) for building AI solutions over one week in June.
Vanderbilt Summer Academy
Residential 1-week summer program at Vanderbilt University for rising grades 7-12; interdisciplinary courses; $2,150-$2,750 all-inclusive; need-based aid for US families; named scholarships; international students welcome.
Global Student Prize
Annual $100,000 award from the Varkey Foundation for one outstanding student worldwide; open to age 16+ enrolled in any academic institution; 11,000+ nominations from 148 countries.
Ventura Challenge
Free global virtual pitch competition for high school student startup founders in grades 9-12; teams of 2-5 (solo allowed) submit a pitch video judged by industry professionals for prize funding and mentorship.
Veritas AI Fellowship
Create a novel AI project independently with 1-1 mentorship over 12-15 weeks. Showcase what you’re passionate with an individual project.
Veritas AI Internship Program
The AI Internship Program by Veritas AI is an 8-week virtual internship where high school students work with VC-backed startups on real-world AI/ML projects.
Veritas AI Scholars
Learn the fundamentals of Python and key concepts in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Veritas AI Deep Dive: AI + Finance
Our AI + Finance Deep Dive is curated to help students engage in specialized learning of how AI is transforming financial markets.
Veritas AI Deep Dive: AI + Medicine
Curated to help students engage in specialized learning of how AI is transforming medicine and the healthcare industry.
Vogue Summer School
Vogue Summer School is a pre-college summer program by Vogue College of Fashion (formerly Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design) for high school students in New York City.
Leadership in the Business World (LBW)
Selective 3-week residential program at Wharton for rising seniors covering business fundamentals and strategy through team projects, simulations, and case competitions; earns a Wharton certificate.
Wharton High School Data Science Competition
The Wharton High School Data Science Competition is a free global competition where teams of 3-5 high school students analyze real sports datasets and present data-driven insights to panels of industry judges.
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program
Intensive 2.5-week in-person research program near Boston with Wolfram mentors; students pursue original computational and AI research projects; $5,500 fee with need-based aid covering up to 90%; open to international students.
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest
Free global video competition for grades 6-12; create a 60-second video proposing a sustainable solution to a population-related topic; up to $1,200 in prizes; opens in early September annually.
WRO® RoboMission
WRO® RoboMission is a challenge-based competition where students design, construct, and program an autonomous robot to solve specific challenges on a field.
RoboSports
RoboSports is a fun and exciting game where two teams each have two autonomous robots on the field playing a sports game.
World Science Scholars
Free online science enrichment for mathematically talented high school students worldwide; ~5 courses taught by Nobel laureates and top researchers covering astrophysics, neuroscience, physics, and more over one year.
Yale Foreign Policy Initiative High School Essay Contest
Annual essay contest on global issues for HS students worldwide; cash prize and publication; essays reviewed by Yale students and faculty; open to all grade levels and countries.
Yale International Relations Leadership Institute (YIRLI)
The Yale International Relations Leadership Institute (YIRLI) is an intensive, exhilarating summer institute.
Yale Summer Session (Pre-College)
5-week pre-college at Yale for rising 12th graders and recent HS grads; take two Yale undergraduate courses for credit; $10,705 tuition; residential option ($4,380 room & board); no financial aid for HS students; worldwide eligible.
YYAS College Prep Workshop (online)
The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) College Prep Workshop is an intensive online program for African secondary school students.
YYAS Residential Leadership Summit
Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
YYGS Innovations in Science & Technology
Innovations in Science & Technology (IST) is designed for students interested in learning about diverse topics in STEM fields and applying scientific principles to real-world applications.
YYGS Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC)
Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC) is designed for students with an interest in the expression and interpretation of creativity and culturally significant texts.
YYGS Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE)
Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE) is a session aimed at students with an interest in understanding diverse economic theories, the values and practices of government, and legal frameworks in historical and comparative perspectives.
YYGS Solving Global Challenges (SGC)
Solving Global Challenges (SGC) is designed to equip students with innovative and cross-disciplinary strategies to address the most pressing global issues of the 21st century.
Japan International Science and Mathematics Olympiads (JISMO)
Online math and science olympiad for primary school students (Grades 1–6); students pick a competition date within a seasonal window; organized by Yayasan Mirai Indonesia; open internationally.
YCM Challenge
Free global online challenge for changemakers ages 16-27 with an idea in motion; 3 phases: dialogue groups, sprint with workshops and pitching, then incubation with pre-seed funding for selected teams.
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)
Global virtual portfolio competition for middle and high school students; manage a $1M simulated stock portfolio with ESG focus; 12 countries; top 3 teams win cash ($200–$500) plus recommendation letters and summer program benefits.
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program provides scholarships for high school students from countries of strategic importance to the United States to spend an a...
Young Founders Lab Entrepreneurship Program
Young Founders Lab is a selective virtual incubator for high school students in grades 9-12 who build and pitch real startups or nonprofits, supported by mentors from Google, McKinsey, and Harvard Business School.
YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition
Global stock pitch competition for high school students (solo or pairs); submit a written report, slides, and video pitch on a publicly traded company; top 100 teams invited to the Global Youth Investment Summit in NYC.
Young Writers Awards Contest
Bennington College's Young Writers Awards promotes outstanding writing achievement at the high school level.
YRIS High School Essay Contest
YRIS High School Essay Contest invites high school students worldwide to submit essays on international relations topics, with prizes of $100–$250 and publication on the Yale Review of International Studies website.
Baret Scholars
Baret Scholars is a curated 9-month global gap year program for post-high school students, spanning 7 world regions from New York to Beijing, with merit and need-based scholarships reducing the $94,500 cost.