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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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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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Columbia Political Review High School Essay Contest 2026
by Columbia Political Review
An annual writing competition that challenges high school students to analyze pressing political trends and propose bold, creative solutions to global systemic issues.
Location: Online Submission
Deadline: 01/07/2026
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NYAS The Junior Academy
by The New York Academy of Sciences
A virtual, project-based learning program where students form international teams to solve real-world Innovation Challenges under the guidance of STEM mentors.
Location: Online
Deadline: 02/07/2026
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Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Academy 2026
by The Harvard Crimson
An immersive training program for high schoolers to learn article writing, investigative reporting, multimedia journalism, and publication management directly from current collegiate editors.
Location: 14 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA or Virtual via Zoom
Deadline: 03/07/2026
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