Competitions

The Legion’s national poster, essay and poem contests on the theme of Remembrance; entries start at a local Legion branch.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

An essay competition from Lincoln College, Oxford: answer a creative life sciences question in up to 1,500 words, judged on scientific thinking rather than knowledge.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

Hawaii 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

Arizona's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

The national conference of SkillsUSA: members who qualify through their state or chartered association compete for national titles and attend leadership training.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Dong Nai Department of Education and Training's official science and engineering research fair for Grade 8–12 students exam, held on 6–8 January 2027 (planned).

• Up to grade 12
• Cost not published

Oregon's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Singapore's oldest music competition, a biennial event funded by the National Arts Council and organised by the Singapore Symphony Group, for pianists and violinists aged 25 and below.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

The world’s largest pre-college science fair: finalists chosen by affiliated fairs worldwide present research in Los Angeles for more than $7 million in awards.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Tennessee FFA's 2027 state convention and competition for high-school members.

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

Nevada 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

North Carolina FFA's 2027 state convention and competition for high-school members.

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