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LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge 2026
by Crimson Education and LSE Generate
Fully virtual innovation and problem-solving competition where high school students pitch SDG-linked solutions.
Location: Online
Deadline: 04/08/2026
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Macondo Hackclub
by Hackclub
Macondo is Hack Club’s global project-building program for teenagers where participants create software or hardware projects, earn rewards for their progress, receive hardware funding, and can qualify for an international hackathon in Bogotá, Colombia. The program is beginner-friendly and encourages learning through real-world projects.
Location: Online
Deadline: 15/08/2026
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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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Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026
by Breakthrough Prize Foundation
Global science video competition where students explain a big idea in physics, mathematics, or life sciences through a short video.
Location: Online
Deadline: 15/09/2026
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International Youth Environmental Challenge 2026
by International Youth Environmental Challenge
Global environmental project challenge for youth-led ideas and solutions.
Location: Online
Deadline: 15/10/2026
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Alkhidmat Summer Internship Program 2026
by Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan
Internship at a humanitarian organization where you can work on real projects and build skills
Location: Online or Lahore, Pakistan
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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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FanStory Writing Contests
by FanStory
Online platform hosting ongoing poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and creative writing contests with cash prizes and feedback opportunities for writers worldwide
Location: Online
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ISLP Poster Competition 2026-2027
by International Statistical Literacy Project
International poster competition where student teams create statistical posters.
Location: Online
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JASNA Essay Contest 2026
by Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)
International essay competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Participants submit an original essay on a Jane Austen-related topic and compete for scholarships up to $1,000.
Location: Online
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SEALOEarth Global Essay Contest 2027
by SEALOEarth
An international essay contest open to global youth and adults to promote stewardship, environmental sustainability, and ecological awareness.
Location: Online
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The Anthology Creative Awards
by Anthology Publishing
Win up to 1000 Euros and get published in a world-renowned magazine by competing across a wide range of topics from photography and art to writing: short story, poetry, cover art, photography, nature, travel, flash fiction and memoir writing.
Location: Online
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The International Amy MacRae Award for Memoir 2026
by Memoir Writing Ink / Alison Wearing
An annual writing contest honoring exceptional memoir and personal essay pieces, established in memory of Amy MacRae to support ovarian cancer research.
Location: Online
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Write the World Monthly Writing Competitions
by Write the World
Free monthly writing competitions for teen writers across genres.
Location: Online
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Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP)
by Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP)
A competitive STEM research program that enables high school students to conduct original research under the mentorship of scientists, engineers, and researchers in fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, medicine, and psychology
Location: Fremont, California, USA / Remote Available
Deadline: 01/07/2026
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