Illinois HOSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in health science competitive events (health knowledge, clinical skills, emergency preparedness, leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the HOSA national conference.
Georgia's invitation-only state high-school math tournament, held in Macon on the last Saturday in April, with one four-person team per invited school.
Pennsylvania's statewide science fair for grades 7–12: regional meets January–early March, and qualifiers go to the State Meet at Penn State University Park, May 16–18, 2027.
Paid mentored engineering and laboratory work for eligible Georgia high-school students. The pre-application is planned for December 11, 2026; dates remain provisional.
A free summer service-learning program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium where high schoolers build career skills, earn community service hours and support ocean conservation.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — K-12 STEM Education (A-LIFT)
A six-week paid summer internship where Northern California high-school juniors and seniors work on real projects alongside Berkeley Lab staff in STEM fields.
Nevada FFA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in agricultural career development events, proficiency awards and State FFA Degree ceremonies and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national FFA event.
University of Chicago — Office of Civic Engagement
A free three-year enrichment program preparing talented Chicago Public Schools students for admission and success at highly selective colleges, with summer sessions on the UChicago campus.
A two-, four- or six-week paid summer work experience for Charlotte high-school students ages 16–18, with at least 25 hours a week at a minimum of $13 per hour.