The USESO National Open Exam is a challenging Earth science assessment taken at school in spring; the top 40 scorers are invited to a week-long Training Camp that selects the US team for the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO).
HMP Pendidikan Kimia dan HMP Kimia FMIPA Universitas Negeri Surabaya
An annual national chemistry competition for SMA/MA/SMK students organised by the chemistry student associations of Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Winners receive a Silver Ticket, trophy and cash. The 2027 edition has not been announced yet.
National Park Service (with other federal land agencies)
A paid federal summer job program for ages 15–18 doing conservation work at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries across the country.
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
A hands-on summer project in which about 180 school children from Pune spend a week each at IUCAA attached to a working astronomer. Schools nominate students; individuals cannot apply directly.
Royal Economic Society (Discover Economics), sponsored by KPMG UK
An annual Royal Economic Society competition in which Year 10-13 students analyse a contemporary economic question in a blog of up to 1,000 words, a video, a podcast or slides, alone or in groups of up to five. The 2027 round had not been announced on the official site.
New Jersey DECA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in business and marketing competitive events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the DECA national conference.