A self-paced online course from the University of Essex for Year 12 and 13 students, covering study skills, applying to higher education, student finance and student life. A certificate is issued on completion.
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (India Post)
India Post's yearly national letter-writing campaign in which people write a handwritten letter on a set theme; the 'up to 18 years' category carries national prizes of Rs 50,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000. The next call has not been announced.
ESERO-UK (STEM Learning), for the European Space Agency and UK Space Agency
A team space engineering challenge in which students design, build and launch a mini satellite that fits inside a drinks can, with a UK national final. Registration for 2026-27 closed; the 2027-28 edition had not been announced when checked.
Directorate of Higher Education and Goa Education Development Corporation, Government of Goa
A Government of Goa bursary that reimburses college and diploma fees (up to Rs 40,000 a year) for students from families earning less than Rs 5 lakh, relevant to Class 10 and 12 pass-outs joining institutions in Goa. The next application window is not yet announced.
Abdulla Qodiriy nomidagi Jizzax davlat pedagogika universiteti (Jizzakh State Pedagogical University)
A yearly multi-stage olympiad in chemistry, biology and physics for final-year school pupils, run by Jizzakh State Pedagogical University. Pupils who take 1st-3rd place in the final stage are recommended for admission to the university. The 2027 round has not been announced yet.
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Wisconsin
The American Legion Auxiliary's week-long Wisconsin citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young women run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 25, 2027 at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
A Year 12 writing competition from Girton College, Cambridge: write an essay or a creative piece inspired by objects in the college's Lawrence Room museum.
Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) is the regional science fair for Hamilton, Halton Region, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant and Six Nations, Ontario, where students present original science, engineering and innovation projects to judges.
Short-term volunteer placements of 3 to 12 weeks at the British Red Cross, open from age 15 across the UK, with a bursary for young volunteers from low-income households.