Tennessee Academy of Science — Tennessee Junior Academy of Science (TJAS)
Tennessee high-school students submit research papers to the TJAS; about 25 authors are selected to present at the annual meeting at Belmont University in Nashville, with cash awards and publication in the TJAS Handbook.
Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC) with NUS, supported by MOE
SNIC's two-round chemistry olympiad for upper-secondary students: an online multiple-choice round in school, then an open-ended paper at NUS for the top scorers.
Arizona 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.
Grades 9–12
Fee: $140 USD
Applications open Feb 1, 2027Qualification required
The statewide science and engineering fair where high-school students present independent research projects to judges and compete for ISEF and special awards.
A national innovation competition where teams of up to three students in Years 7–13 design technology projects that solve real problems, judged across many categories.
Northwestern University National High School Institute (NHSI)
A competitive five-week residential summer program at Northwestern University's National High School Institute for high school students serious about filmmaking and media arts.