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Conrad Challenge
by Conrad Foundation
An international innovation and entrepreneurship competition for students ages 13–18 who work in teams to develop original solutions to real-world challenges and advance their ideas through multiple rounds of pitching, business planning, and innovation development.
Location: Online competition; selected finalists may participate in the Conrad Innovation Summit.
Deadline: 30/10/2026
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Stardance
by Hack Club
A free online summer program for teens worldwide to build and share software projects, develop real-world technical skills, receive feedback from the Hack Club community, and earn rewards for their project-building progress.
Location: Online
Deadline: 30/10/2026
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Horizon Academic Research Program 2026
by Horizon Academic
A selective online research platform that pairs motivated high school students with professors and PhD-level scholars to design and execute a college-level, 20–25 page independent research paper.
Location: Online
Deadline: 28/06/2026
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Lumiere Research Scholar Program
by Lumiere Education
A selective international research mentorship program where high school students work one-on-one with PhD researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and professors to complete an independent research project in their chosen field. on publication submissions, and may be eligible for UC San Diego Extended Studies credit upon successful completion. are evaluated based on academic achievement, curiosity, motivation, and ability to work independently. internationally.
Location: Online
Deadline: 23/08/2026
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NASA Space Apps Challenge
by NASA
A global hackathon where participants use NASA and space agency open data to develop solutions to real world challenges on Earth and in space.
Location: Online and in person at local host locations
Deadline: 14/11/2026
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Fermat Mathematics Contest 2027
by University of Waterloo – CEMC
An international multiple choice mathematics contest designed primarily for Grade 11 students, testing mathematical knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking.
Location: Participating school in your city
Deadline: 02/02/2027
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Pascal Mathematics Contest 2027
by University of Waterloo – CEMC
An international mathematics contest designed primarily for Grade 9 students, testing mathematical problem solving and reasoning skills.
Location: Participating school in your city
Deadline: 02/02/2027
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Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
by Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation
A global virtual entrepreneurship competition where high school students develop an original business idea using Blue Ocean Strategy and present it through a short video pitch.
Location: Online
Deadline: 21/02/2027
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Princeton University Ten-Minute Play Contest
by Princeton University Lewis Center for the Arts
An annual playwriting competition by Princeton University for students in Grade 11 or its international equivalent. Students submit an original English-language play of up to 10 pages, with winning entries receiving cash prizes.
Location: Online
Deadline: 31/03/2027
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World Young Economist Essay Prize 2026
by World Young Economist (WYE)
An international economics essay competition challenging students to investigate real-world economic problems through evidence, economic reasoning and independent analysis. The 2026 edition features seven questions spanning AI and employment, inequality, housing, digital services, inflation, trade and climate policy.
Location: Online
Deadline: 10/05/2027
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The Sidgwick Prize 2027
by The Sidgwick Prize
International essay competition for students aged 13–18, offering academically assessed opportunities across Psychology, Economics, Philosophy, Politics, History, Law, Theology and Art History, with substantive feedback provided by academic specialists including University of Cambridge Faculty.
Location: Online
Deadline: 30/06/2027
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International Academic Research Competition (IARCO)
by Youth Research Journal
A global research competition where high-school students develop an original research proposal on a topic of their choice, receive access to research bootcamps, and compete through a proposal round and final video-pitch round.
Location: Online
Deadline: 28/08/2027
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Annual Ayn Rand Essay Contests
by The Ayn Rand Institute
Win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes by writing about one of Ayn Rand’s classic novels. Open to students worldwide.
Location: Online
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