Programs

Solve fun, interactive computational-thinking puzzles in a free 45-minute online challenge run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

• Grades not published
• No fee

An annual public-policy and economics essay contest with cash prizes, open to high-school and university students in Canada and Canadians studying abroad.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

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.

• Year 11–13 / S4–S6
• Cost not published

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.

• Year 12 / S5
• No fee

An annual geography competition for pupils from primary to A Level, in which students respond to a new theme with a poster, or an Esri StoryMap at Key Stage 5. The 2027 theme and deadline had not been announced on the official page when checked.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• No fee

An online winter school run by MEF University in which high school students take university-level courses in enhanced mechanics, quantum mechanics and AI, taught by Prof. Nihat Berker (MEF and MIT) and the head of MEF's AI Engineering department.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee: ₺12,000

A flexible volunteer program where youth aged 13-18 across Canada take environmental action projects with remote support from Earth Rangers.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A self-paced online course from the University of Essex for Year 12 and 13 students, covering study skills, applying to higher education, student finance and student life. A certificate is issued on completion.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

India Post's yearly national letter-writing campaign in which people write a handwritten letter on a set theme; the 'up to 18 years' category carries national prizes of Rs 50,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000. The next call has not been announced.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

A Year 12 writing competition from Girton College, Cambridge: write an essay or a creative piece inspired by objects in the college's Lawrence Room museum.

• Year 12 / S5
• Cost not published

Develop a research question and paper in a six-week online cohort with an academic mentor and peer feedback.

• Grades not published
• Fee charged, amount not published

An annual summer geology competition for anyone under 18, with age and media categories including writing, art and short movies. The 2027 deadline has not been announced.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• No fee