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.
Arizona Historical Society — National History Day in Arizona (NHDAZ)
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
Applications open Jan 1, 2027Qualification required
The national conference of SkillsUSA: members who qualify through their state or chartered association compete for national titles and attend leadership training.
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.
Residential and commuter summer courses at Tulane in New Orleans: enrichment courses for rising 9th–12th graders and credit-bearing courses for rising juniors and seniors.
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.
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.
Georgia's top merit scholarship for residents who graduate with a 3.7+ HOPE GPA, four rigor credits and an SAT of 1200 (or ACT equivalent); it helps pay tuition at eligible Georgia colleges.
A free six-week summer research internship in a VCU School of Medicine lab for Greater Richmond high-school students, ending with a poster and slideshow presentation.