The Tennessee state final of Poetry Out Loud, the national poetry recitation contest for high-school students; the state champion goes on to the National Finals in Washington, DC (April 26–28, 2027).
Louisiana Tech University — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Louisiana regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by Louisiana Tech University: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
A large VEX V5 robotics tournament in Calgary for high school teams, run by the Western Mechatronics Association, with three spots at the 2027 VEX Robotics World Championship.
Wayne State University — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Michigan regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, hosted by Wayne State University: high school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition; no cost to register or take part.
A national competition for A level and Advanced Higher students, in which teams make an online presentation on a geoscience topic and the ten best teams go to a problem-solving Final at Burlington House in London. Entries to the Qualifiers close on 20 January 2027.