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.
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.
A team engineering and design challenge where students in Years 10–13 form a fictional company to design a space settlement in response to a Request for Proposal, with regional heats and a National Final.
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.
University of Chicago — Office of Civic Engagement
A free three-year enrichment program preparing talented Chicago Public Schools students for admission and success at highly selective colleges, with summer sessions on the UChicago campus.