An annual video competition from St Edmund Hall in which UK state school students in Years 11-13 answer one of an academic's "big" questions in a video of five minutes or less. The 2026 round has closed; registration of interest for 2027 is open.
Japan's national biology olympiad: an online theory preliminary followed by a 4-day lab-based final camp, which selects the Japan team for the International Biology Olympiad. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
Subject-strand taster programme at Queen Mary Mile End campus for eligible Year 12 students from state-funded schools. The next application window has not been announced.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (implemented by States/UTs)
A centrally sponsored scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students at the post-matric stage (from Class 11 through college) whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year, run by the State/UT.
University of Cambridge (Undergraduate Admissions)
A free online applicant support programme from the University of Cambridge for high-attaining Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds, with workshops, interview practice and a student mentor. The 2027 round is due to be announced in spring 2027.
A roughly 10-month AFS exchange for Indonesian SMA students in Kelas X and XI, living with a host family and attending a local high school in one of 40+ partner countries.
An MOE scholarship awarded in Pre-University 1 to Singapore citizens admitted to the Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP), giving two years of support.
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A free, multi-stage research program at Kanazawa University where high school and kosen students propose their own research theme, refine it into a plan with mentors, and may go on to research in a university lab.
한국청소년활동진흥원 (Korea Youth Work Agency, KYWA) - 국제청소년성취포상제 국가운영기관
KYWA runs the Korean edition of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, a self-paced programme in which 14-24 year olds set goals in service, skills, physical recreation and an adventurous journey to earn Bronze, Silver or Gold awards. Enrolment is year-round through local Award centres.
新潟大学理学部 科学人材育成事業実施事務局 (Niigata University, Faculty of Science)
A free, two-year Niigata University program for high school students that moves from open taster lectures (Entry Course) to selective lecture series (Master Course) and supervised lab research with an optional study trip to the Indian Institute of Science (Doctor Course).