An essay competition from Lincoln College, Oxford: answer a creative life sciences question in up to 1,500 words, judged on scientific thinking rather than knowledge.
LEAPS (Lothians Equal Access Programme for Schools)
Free university-access support for eligible pupils at state secondary schools in South East Scotland and Forth Valley, including S6 pre-UCAS one-to-ones and a Transitions Course.
Hawaii 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.
Arizona Historical Society — National History Day in Arizona (NHDAZ)
Arizona'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.
Grades 9–12
Cost not published
Applications open Jan 1, 2027Qualification required
SDU University's two-stage admissions olympiad for grade 11(12) and final-year college students, awarding 4-year internal grants and tuition discounts.
The national conference of SkillsUSA: members who qualify through their state or chartered association compete for national titles and attend leadership training.
Dong Nai Department of Education and Training's official science and engineering research fair for Grade 8–12 students exam, held on 6–8 January 2027 (planned).
100% of tuition fees of a Foundation (Pathway) programme and undergraduate course at British University Vietnam, for Vietnamese citizens living in Vietnam.
Oregon'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.