Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities — Hawaiʻi History Day
Hawaiʻi'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.
A one-week, non-credit residential summer institute at Wake Forest University for high school students. Learn how organizations compete, grow and adapt by doing the work real executives and consultants do; the week ends with a team strategy presentation to peers and professionals.
Utah FCCLA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in family and consumer sciences STAR events (culinary arts, fashion, early childhood, entrepreneurship, public speaking and more) and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national FCCLA event.
The Washington state Science Olympiad tournament, where school teams compete in science and engineering events for the state title and a place at the national tournament.
Arizona Commission on the Arts, administered by the University of Arizona Poetry Center
Arizona's state final of Poetry Out Loud, the national poetry recitation contest for high-school students run by the state arts agency with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.
City of Birmingham — Department of Youth Services (with WBRC 6 News)
The City of Birmingham's long-running paid summer jobs program for Birmingham youth, paying $11–$14 per hour for four hours a day, five days a week over five weeks.
A paid, multi-year museum science pathway for San Francisco Unified School District students entering the program in grades 9–10. No previous experience is required. The next application update is due in February 2027.
Iowa FCCLA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in STAR Events competitions in family and consumer sciences, culinary, hospitality and leadership and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the FCCLA national conference.
Oregon 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.