Virginia's state contest of National History Day (NHD), run by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture: middle- and high-school students present history research projects on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and the top entries advance to the national contest.
An international philosophy essay competition for 15–18-year-olds: write up to 1,200 words on one of six questions; the winning essay is published in the journal Think.
University of Waterloo — Centre for Advanced Science Education
University of Waterloo’s online chemistry contest for grade 12 students in their second chemistry course, registered by teachers at accredited high schools.
Write a story, poem, essay, script or other piece on the theme 'Acts of Courage' for the Orwell Foundation's writing prize for secondary school and college students.
University of Waterloo — Centre for Advanced Science Education
University of Waterloo’s online chemistry contest for grade 11 students in their first chemistry course, registered by teachers at accredited high schools.
An annual history essay prize for students under 19 writing on the life and times of Richard III (1452–1485); NEAs, EPQs and IB Extended Essays are welcome.
A national short story, poetry and essay contest about Vietnamese schools, teachers, students and reading, open to all Vietnamese citizens of any age, including school students.
University of Manitoba — Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
A free University of Manitoba (Asper / Stu Clark Centre) workshop and pitch competition on entrepreneurship and innovation for Manitoba high-school students.
Texas 4-H's premier state event: about 50 competitive contests for senior 4-H members, many requiring county and district qualification, plus invitational contests and a college/career fair at Texas A&M.
Grades 9–12
Cost not published
Applications open Apr 12, 2027Qualification required