Competitions

A 90-minute national online mathematics quiz by NIE for Secondary 1, 2 and 3 students, closely aligned to the MOE secondary mathematics syllabuses, with personalised feedback for every participant.

• Sec 3
• Cost not published

The Texas state final of Poetry Out Loud, the national poetry recitation contest for high-school students; the state champion goes on to the National Finals in Washington, DC (April 26–28, 2027).

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

The Oxford Union's schools debating competition, with nearly 2,000 students from more than 250 schools across the UK and Ireland plus international rounds; finals at the Oxford Union.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Ohio HOSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in health science competitive events (health knowledge, clinical skills, emergency preparedness, leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the HOSA national conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Indiana FBLA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in business competitive events (accounting, marketing, finance, management, technology, public speaking and more) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the FBLA national conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Minnesota's statewide high-school Science Bowl: a fast-paced team Q&A competition across science and math; the winning team represents Minnesota at the National Science Bowl, all expenses paid.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Run a real student company: teams of 13–19-year-olds set up and run their own business through their school, college or youth group, supported by business volunteers.

• Grades not published
• Fee: £560

Write a history essay of up to 3,000 words on modern politics and world affairs for a Trinity College Cambridge prize open to students worldwide.

• Year 12
• No fee

Colorado DECA's 2027 state conference, where high-school members compete in business and marketing events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship); top finishers can qualify for DECA's International Career Development Conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Michigan BPA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in Workplace Skills Assessment Program events in business, finance, IT and communication and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the BPA national conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Missouri SkillsUSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in career and technical skills contests (trade, technical, health and leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the SkillsUSA national conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

The Missouri state championship of Science Olympiad for high school (Division C) teams, held April 3, 2027 at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg; top teams can advance to the national tournament.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published