A free poetry competition for young people in Cornwall aged 5-18, judged this year by Rowan Williams. The 2026-27 theme is Heritage, in partnership with English Heritage.
New Mexico's statewide high-school mock trial competition: student teams prepare a case as attorneys and witnesses and try it before real judges and attorneys in courtrooms.
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Tennessee regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
TÜBİTAK Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı (BİDEB)
Türkiye's flagship research-project competition for high school students, now in its 58th edition, with regional exhibitions and a national final; applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are open until 4 January 2027.
A UK-wide competition from the Uehiro Oxford Institute in which teams of three to five students make a short video about an ethical problem and responsibility; the top five teams debate at a final in Oxford.
The 89th Annual South Carolina Senior Beta Convention, where high-school National Beta Club members compete in individual and team competitions and run for state leadership positions.
The 72nd Annual Virginia Senior Beta Convention, where high-school National Beta Club members compete in individual and team competitions and run for state leadership positions.
A one-page poster competition from Christ Church, Oxford and Oxford Edge (Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation): reimagine an industry through technology and innovation.
the UNC Charlotte Center for STEM Education — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The North Carolina regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the UNC Charlotte Center for STEM Education: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.