Competitions

An annual astronomy and space-science talent search for school students of Odisha, run by Tata Steel with the Pathani Samanta Planetarium (Government of Odisha). Class IX-X students take an online exam, district toppers reach a grand finale in Bhubaneswar and winners go on an ISRO exposure visit.

• Grades 9–10
• Cost not published

A yearly national contest for young Uzbek citizens aged 16-25 with innovation, startup or invention projects. Entrants register online, take an IQ test and then present their projects in district, regional and national stages.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Georgia's statewide science fair, where middle- and high-school students present original research and meet professional scientists and engineers.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

The statewide science and engineering fair for students who qualify at an affiliated Texas regional fair, held at Texas A&M University.

• Grades not published
• Fee: $50 USD

Ontario's provincial skilled-trades and technology competition at the Toronto Congress Centre.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

A national school-year challenge in which teams of up to six students design, build and launch a soda-can-sized satellite, with a free kit supplied and the top advanced team representing Canada at an ESA event.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

YoungArts' national competition for U.S. artists ages 15–18 (grades 10–12) in 10 disciplines, with cash awards of $250–$10,000, mentorship and national recognition.

• Grades 10–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

A 21-week program in which Grade 9-12 students in Newfoundland and Labrador organize and operate a real business with volunteers from the local business community.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

An annual nature photography competition run by the Royal Society of Biology with a Young Photographer of the Year category for entrants aged 18 and under and a £500 prize. The 2026 competition has closed and the 2027 edition had not been announced when checked.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Cost not published

Mainichi Newspapers' long-running classical music competition for students, with piano, violin, voice, flute and cello sections and junior high and high school divisions, leading from regional rounds to a national final in Yokohama.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee: ¥27,500

Iowa 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

A monthly e-magazine published by NCERT in which school students contribute original writing and creative work on a set theme; CBSE circulates the call for each issue to its schools.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published