과학기술정보통신부·한국지능정보사회진흥원 (Ministry of Science and ICT / NIA)
The Ministry of Science and ICT's national software project contest for elementary, middle and high school students, where teams build AI and data solutions to social problems; top winners can be selected for ISEF.
Auditions for actors, singers and dancers aged 10-23 to join National Youth Music Theatre productions and new musical workshops in 2027, with in-person audition workshop days across the UK and Ireland and an online self-tape option.
HIMATIKA ITS (Departemen Matematika, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember)
ITS's national mathematics olympiad for SD, SMP and SMA students, run by HIMATIKA ITS since 2004. OMITS 19th (2026) has ended; the 20th edition has not been announced yet.
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)
A Saskatchewan program for Grade 9 to 12 students to explore apprenticeship and skilled trades by completing levels of activities, with work experience and credits.
National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
The Department of Science and Technology's flagship children's science project programme: teams of two children aged 10-17 carry out a study of a local problem on a focal theme and present it at district, state and national levels. The 2026-27 theme is 'Science and Innovation for Sustainability'.
Institut français du Royaume-Uni (Francophonie UK)
A national competition in which classes of French learners write an original French song and film a music video. The Institut français du Royaume-Uni hosts the award ceremony and concert in London.
A free Chiba University program that teaches high school students research fundamentals, data science and design thinking, selecting about 40 for its Advanced Basic Course and about 10 for a full research course.
High school and KOSEN teams build equipment that works in the stratosphere (about 30 km up), fly it on a balloon to photograph the Earth and carry out their own missions. Six teams are chosen by mission-plan screening for the national final. The 2027 cycle has not opened yet.
Korea's national mathematical olympiad run by the Korean Mathematical Society, with junior and senior divisions; it is the first step toward the Korean team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Mississippi's statewide high-school mock trial competition, run by the Mississippi Bar: school teams argue an original case as attorneys and witnesses, advancing from local rounds to the state finals; the state champion represents Mississippi at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation scholarships for students from economically weaker families: a Special Scholarship of Rs 15,000 a year after Class 10 (for Class 11-12, diploma or ITI) and a General Scholarship of Rs 20,000-50,000 a year after Class 12. The next cycle has not been announced.
The American Legion's week-long Michigan citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 26, 2027 at Hillsdale College.