1,032 programs · 17 close in the next 14 days
Competition · Hybrid · United States
Water Environment Federation (U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize)
A research competition for high school students with water-related science projects: state winners advance to a U.S. national final and the national winner represents the U.S. at World Water Week in Stockholm.
Research program · Hybrid · United States
MIT THINK team (MIT undergraduates)
An MIT student-run program that funds and mentors high school students' STEM research proposals: finalists get up to $1,000, weekly mentorship and, if permitting, a trip to MIT.
Leadership and volunteering · In person · Elkins, West Virginia, United States
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of West Virginia
A week-long American Legion Auxiliary civics and leadership program in which West Virginia high-school juniors run a mock state government — campaigning, holding elections, writing bills and running cities and counties.
Competition · In person · United States
Wisconsin Science Olympiad
The Wisconsin state championship of Science Olympiad for high school (Division C) teams, held April 3, 2027 at a host site to be announced; top teams can advance to the national tournament.
Olympiad · In person · Las Vegas (UNLV), United States
Nevada Science Olympiad (hosted by UNLV)
The Nevada state Science Olympiad tournament, where school teams compete in science and engineering events for the state title and a place at the national tournament.
Summer school · In person · Reno (University of Nevada, Reno — Harry Reid Engineering Laboratory), United States
University of Nevada, Reno — College of Engineering
A five-day engineering day camp at the University of Nevada, Reno for high-school students aged 15–17.
Scholarship · In person · Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Hartford Promise with Greater Hartford Gives
Last-dollar college scholarship for Hartford public high school graduates: up to $5,000 per year from Hartford Promise plus up to $20,000 per year from Greater Hartford Gives (up to $100,000 over four years) at any accredited nonprofit four-year college.
Work experience · In person · Chicago, Illinois, United States
After School Matters
Paid after-school and summer programs for Chicago high-school teens: hundreds of apprenticeships and outreach assistantships in arts, STEM, sports, communications and more. Spring session: late February to mid-May.
Summer school · In person · Bronxville, United States
Sarah Lawrence College — Precollege Programs
A week of creative writing and performance arts at Sarah Lawrence College for students entering grades 9–12, with one transferable college credit.
Summer school · In person · United States
U.S. Department of State (ECA) and U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan
A U.S. State Department summer STEM exchange for young women aged 15–17: a 23-day U.S. programme plus seven months of mentoring.
Competition · In person · Reno, Nevada, United States
Nevada SkillsUSA
Nevada SkillsUSA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in technical, skilled-trade and leadership contests (construction, automotive, manufacturing, IT, health, culinary, public speaking and more) and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national SkillsUSA event.
Competition · In person · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Kansas HOSA
Kansas 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.