Arkansas's statewide high-school mock trial competition, run by the Arkansas Bar Association: school teams argue an original case as attorneys and witnesses, advancing from local rounds to the state finals; the state champion represents Arkansas at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
The Massachusetts state championship of Science Olympiad for high school (Division C) teams, held March 20, 2027 at Framingham State University (snow date March 21); top teams can advance to the national tournament.
Utah Educators Rising's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in teaching-profession competitions (lesson planning, children's literature, ethical dilemma, public speaking and more) and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national Educators Rising event.
Illinois 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.
Georgia's invitation-only state high-school math tournament, held in Macon on the last Saturday in April, with one four-person team per invited school.
Pennsylvania's statewide science fair for grades 7–12: regional meets January–early March, and qualifiers go to the State Meet at Penn State University Park, May 16–18, 2027.
Paid mentored engineering and laboratory work for eligible Georgia high-school students. The pre-application is planned for December 11, 2026; dates remain provisional.
A free summer service-learning program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium where high schoolers build career skills, earn community service hours and support ocean conservation.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — K-12 STEM Education (A-LIFT)
A six-week paid summer internship where Northern California high-school juniors and seniors work on real projects alongside Berkeley Lab staff in STEM fields.
Nevada FFA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in agricultural career development events, proficiency awards and State FFA Degree ceremonies and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national FFA event.