Leadership and volunteering

A one-day mock prefectural assembly at the Chiba Prefectural Assembly building where about 30 high school students debate policy themes with sitting assembly members.

• Grades 10–12
• No fee

A free residential exchange in Japan where about 16 Japanese high school students live and learn together with American high school diplomats for about ten days in summer. The 2027 call has not been published yet.

• Grades 11–12
• No fee

A six-month leadership programme for S6 pupils in the Central Belt of Scotland combining a five-day Outward Bound residential at Loch Eil with a community project the team leads, for a £50 admin fee.

• S6
• Fee: £50

The American Legion's week-long Minnesota citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 13, 2027 – June 19, 2027 at Saint John's University, Collegeville.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A free, competitive online course in English in which about 20 students in and from Japan learn social entrepreneurship and design thinking with Stanford scholars and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Applications for the spring 2027 session open on 25 January 2027.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

A provincial network of Ontario youth who work with Ontario Nature staff on conservation campaigns, events and outreach for the 2026-27 year.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

The American Legion's week-long Iowa citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 25, 2027 at a site in Iowa (see website).

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A free, nationwide volunteer youth community of the Turkish Aeronautical Association for 11-22-year-olds who want to promote aviation and take part in aviation, space and social-responsibility projects.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

EcoNow, UNEP and IUCN co-host an overnight biodiversity forum for upper-elementary and middle school students in Korea, combining ecological field exploration with making and presenting an action-plan poster. The 2027 call has not been posted yet.

• Grade 9
• Fee: ₩100,000

Scottish Ballet's audition-based dance programme for 14-24 year-olds in Scotland who aspire to a professional dance career, with weekly Tuesday sessions in Glasgow. Audition applications for 2026 are closed and the next round is not yet announced.

• S3–S6
• Fee: £100

A volunteering and leadership pathway for 16-17 year olds who support their local Young Archaeologists' Club branch, with an optional 24-month Progression Pathway and mentoring.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• Cost not published

A council of 30 Manitoba high school students that advises the Minister of Education on issues affecting K-12 students.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published