All programs

The national astronomy and astrophysics olympiad that selects and trains the U.S. team for the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA).

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

The American Legion's week-long Iowa citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 25, 2027 at a site in Iowa (see website).

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

Florida's statewide high-school scientific research paper and presentation competition; winners are nominated as American Junior Academy of Science delegates.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

An upper-secondary biology olympiad that gives students an early taste of the SBO and IBO experience, with a theory round and a practical round for top schools.

• Sec 3 – Sec 4
• Cost not published

Youth Science Canada’s national science fair in Hamilton, Ontario, for finalists selected at regional STEM fairs across Canada.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

Missouri's ISEF-affiliated state science, invention and engineering competition for grades 6–12; top winners advance to Regeneron ISEF 2027 in Los Angeles.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

Alabama DECA's 2027 state career development conference and competition for high-school members.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Take the 75-minute individual mathematics exam at an approved US site; qualifying scores can lead to AIME and later olympiad stages.

• Grades 9–10
• Cost not published

Minnesota SkillsUSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in career and technical skills contests (trade, technical, health and leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the SkillsUSA national conference.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Kentucky FBLA's 2027 state leadership conference and competition for high-school members.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

Michigan's statewide science fair held at Lawrence Technological University.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

North Carolina's state speech and debate championship, for students who qualify at TFL-sanctioned tournaments during the season.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published