Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair Senior DivisionCapital Area Science and Engineering FairCentral Pennsylvania students in grades 9-12 compete with original research at a regional ISEF-affiliated fair.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaApply by Jan 23, 2026
BIG Idea CompetitionBIG Idea SDA business-idea competition for South Dakota high school students.BusinessPitch CompetitionAberdeen, South DakotaApply by Oct 28, 2026
Anugerah Jurnalistik BPKHBadan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)National creative-video and journalism-article competition with a dedicated Mahasiswa/Pelajar/Santri category.Lang and HumanitiesJournalism MediaVirtualApply by Oct 31, 2026
National Contest of Swiss Youth in ScienceSwiss Youth in Science FoundationUpper-secondary students and recent graduates present research from any discipline through a semifinal, coaching, and national final.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayLucerne, Canton of LucerneApply by Oct 31, 2026
White Canvas Thailand 2026Palette Artspace, with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and SPUTNIKEnter the youth division (ages 15-24) of this international contemporary painting competition supporting young Thai artists.Arts and DesignVisual Art CompetitionBangkok, BangkokApply by Oct 31, 2026
Design-it-Digital Student CompetitionAssociation of Woodworking & Furnishings SuppliersAn online CAD competition in which high school students design a manufacturable wood product for a client brief.Arts and DesignArchitecture DesignVirtualApply by Nov 1, 2026
New Concept Writing ContestChina Welfare Institute, organized by Mengya (萌芽) Magazine with 14 partner universities including Peking University, Fudan University, and Tsinghua UniversityChina's most prestigious national youth creative writing contest, running since 1998.Lang and HumanitiesCreative Writing CompetitionShanghai, ShanghaiApply by Nov 10, 2026
Australian Science and Engineering FairAustralian Science and Engineering FairAustralian students in Years 9 through 12 submit substantial STEM projects to a national online judging process that selects the ISEF team.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayVirtualApply by Nov 11, 2026
European Youth Parliament Germany National Selection ProcessEuropean Youth Parliament in GermanyA German national selection competition in which 15- to 19-year-olds write on an EU issue and advance through regional and national parliamentary simulations.Poli SciInternational SimulationIn personApply by Nov 11, 2026
2026 ATPI Fall Photo ContestAssociation of Texas Photography InstructorsA student photography contest with online digital entry across beginning and advanced high school divisions and 30-plus categories.Arts and DesignPhotographyVirtualApply by Nov 13, 2026
Caltech Math MeetCaltech (student-organized)In-person team math competition at Caltech, organized by Caltech students for high school teams, with problems designed to foster problem-solving community.CS and EngineeringMath CompetitionPasadena, CaliforniaApply by Nov 13, 2026
Taiwan-Japan Student Original Illustration and Comic CompetitionComic-Illustcon organizing committee, with Osaka Comprehensive Design Specialist SchoolSubmit original illustration or manga work to this Taiwan-Japan student exchange competition, with separate high school and university tracks.Arts and DesignGraphic DesignVirtualApply by Nov 13, 2026
Center for Architecture Teen WorkshopsCenter for ArchitectureA public Manhattan Saturday workshop series where high school students build architectural drawing, model-making, and site-analysis skills.Arts and DesignArchitecture DesignNew York, New YorkApply by Nov 14, 2026
Albricias Student JournalSociedad Honoraria Hispánica / American Association of Teachers of Spanish and PortugueseA recurring Spanish- and Portuguese-language student journal that accepts SHH members' writing, art, photography, and multimedia submissions.Lang and HumanitiesLanguage Culture ProgramHybridApply by Dec 1, 2026
CNEC (China National Round of the National Economics Challenge)Council for Economic Education, operated in China by Hanlin International EducationChina's official pathway into the U.S. National Economics Challenge, testing teams of four on micro/macroeconomics through written exams and a live Quiz Bowl.BusinessFinance ProgramHybridApply by Dec 1, 2026
Cañada College Concurrent EnrollmentCañada CollegeA no-tuition concurrent-enrollment route for high school students to take Cañada College courses and earn transferable college credit.CS and EngineeringDual Enrollment CourseRedwood City, CaliforniaApply by Dec 14, 2026
BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition 2027BIEA CompetitionsA UK-based international STEM project competition for school teams of 3 to 5, with a London final and youth forum.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayLondon, EnglandApply by Dec 18, 2026
Biotechnology DesignWashington Technology Student AssociationTSA chapter teams research and prototype a biosensor solution for disease detection and present it at the state conference.Biology and Life SciencesBiotech ProgramSpokane, WashingtonApply by Dec 18, 2026
Austin Public Library Teen Volunteer ProgramAustin Public LibraryTeens ages 13 to 17 co-facilitate programs, assist with events, and support library operations across Austin Public Library branches through seasonal volunteer placements.Volunteering and TutoringGeneral VolunteeringAustin, TexasApply by Dec 31, 2026
International Youth Film FestivalInternational Youth Film FestivalInternational festival accepting new films by young filmmakers ages 13-21 from anywhere in the world.Arts and DesignFilm Media ProductionVirtualApply by Dec 31, 2026
Misk Startup School MasterclassesMisk FoundationFree, self-paced online entrepreneurship masterclasses taught by successful founders and business leaders.BusinessEntrepreneurship ProgramVirtualApply by Dec 31, 2026
Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video ContestOrganized under the Belt and Road youth media initiative; administered by Fujian Kebi Information TechnologyInternational youth photography and short-video contest with dedicated 12-15 and 16-20 age divisions.Arts and DesignFilm Media ProductionVirtualApply by Dec 31, 2026
Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering ExpoAnne Arundel County Public SchoolsHigh-school students present original science or engineering research for judging and possible advancement through the affiliated fair pathway.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayGambrills, MarylandApply by Jan 6, 2027
IIMUN Cold War SummitIslamabad International Model United NationsDebate Cold War-era geopolitics as a delegate in Pakistan's leading Model UN conference.Poli SciModel UnIslamabadApply by Jan 8, 2027
Aspirnaut High School Summer Research InternshipVanderbilt University Medical Center (Aspirnaut)Six-week residential biomedical research internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for high school students.Pre-medHospital VolunteeringNashville, TennesseeApply by Jan 13, 2027
C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary CompetitionC-SPAN Education FoundationOnline-submitted documentary competition for students in grades 6-12.Lang and HumanitiesJournalism MediaVirtualApply by Jan 20, 2027
CIEE Chinese Language and Culture in ShanghaiCouncil on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)A four-week Mandarin and Chinese-culture immersion in Shanghai with a host family for current high school students.Lang and HumanitiesLanguage Culture ProgramShanghaiApply by Jan 20, 2027
CIEE Japanese Language and Culture in TokyoCouncil on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)A four-week Japanese language and culture immersion in Tokyo with a homestay for current high school students at all language levels.Lang and HumanitiesLanguage Culture ProgramTokyoApply by Jan 20, 2027
Butler University Vocal CompetitionButler University Jordan College of the ArtsA hybrid solo-vocal competition for grades 9-12, beginning with an online video round and continuing with on-campus semifinals, finals, master classes, and workshops.Performing ArtsVocal CompetitionIndianapolis, IndianaApply by Jan 22, 2027
Central Nebraska Science and Engineering FairUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney Biology DepartmentCentral and western Nebraska students present science, agriculture, or engineering research for prizes and a route to Regeneron ISEF.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayKearney, NebraskaApply by Jan 22, 2027
American College of Greece Model United Nations 2027Pierce - The American College of GreeceA THIMUN-affiliated, English-speaking Model UN conference for secondary school students in Athens.Poli SciModel UnAthens, AtticaApply by Jan 24, 2027
Unge Forskere SeniorAstra – The National Centre for Science EducationUpper-secondary students in Denmark submit science or technology projects for regional semifinals and a national final.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayCopenhagen, Capital Region of DenmarkApply by Jan 26, 2027
Finnish International Statistical Poster Competition 2026-2027Finnish Statistical Society, Statistics Finland, and MAOL ryA free Finnish route to the ISLP international poster competition in which upper-secondary students analyze data and communicate observations in a visual statistical poster.CS and EngineeringStem CompetitionVirtualApply by Jan 31, 2027
CCoronation Bursary SchemeArmagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough CouncilA school-nominated bursary of up to £500 for eligible local pupils aged 15–19.BusinessCareer Readiness ProgramCraigavon, Armagh City, Banbridge and CraigavonApply by Feb 5, 2027
Central NM STEM Research ChallengeUniversity of New Mexico STEM-H CenterHigh-school students develop and present original science or engineering projects in the Central NM STEM Research Challenge competition pathway.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayAlbuquerque, New MexicoApply by Feb 8, 2027
Canadian Computing Competition (CCC)Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of WaterlooSolve programming problems in an online contest built for grades 9-12 students learning computer science.CS and EngineeringStem CompetitionVirtualApply by Feb 11, 2027
National Jonk Fuerscher ContestFondation Jeunes Scientifiques LuxembourgYoung people aged 11–21 in Luxembourg present self-directed science, technology, or social-science projects to a jury and public audience.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayLuxembourg City, Canton of LuxembourgApply by Feb 14, 2027
Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur CompetitionBlue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs CorporationA free global virtual competition where high-school students submit a five-minute pitch for an original business idea.BusinessPitch CompetitionVirtualApply by Feb 21, 2027
Deutscher Gründerpreis für Schüler:innenDeutscher Gründerpreis (stern, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, ZDF, Porsche)Germany's largest online business simulation game for secondary school teams from grade 9 upward.BusinessEntrepreneurship ProgramVirtualApply by Feb 24, 2027
Central Utah STEM FairBrigham Young UniversityHigh-school students develop and present original science or engineering projects in the Central Utah STEM Fair competition pathway.Pre-medScience Fair PathwayProvo, UtahApply by Feb 28, 2027