North Carolina's statewide high-school mock trial competition, run by the North Carolina Mock Trial Program: school teams argue an original case as attorneys and witnesses, advancing from local rounds to the state finals; the state champion represents North Carolina at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
Washington History Day — Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), with the Washington State Historical Society
Washington'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.
An annual public-policy and economics essay contest with cash prizes, open to high-school and university students in Canada and Canadians studying abroad.
A bond-free SMU scholarship for Singapore citizens entering a full-time undergraduate degree: a four-year tuition fee waiver plus a S$12,000 growth opportunities allowance. Up to 35 are awarded each year.
City of Seattle Human Services — Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
The City of Seattle's paid summer internship program that places youth ages 16–24 in City departments, community organizations and private employers for 6–8 weeks.
Nevada Center for Civic Engagement — National History Day in Nevada
Nevada'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.
Colorado 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.