NEXON's free national programming contest for middle and high school students, relaunched in 2026 as an AI-era strategy programming competition with an online qualifier and a final in Seoul.
Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS), Indian Computing Olympiad
The second round of the Indian Computing Olympiad: a C++ programming contest for students who qualify through ZIO or ZCO, leading to the IOI Training Camp and India's International Olympiad in Informatics team.
Minnesota's state fair for middle- and high-school researchers, held in person April 1, 2027 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium (St. Paul RiverCentre); top students go to Regeneron ISEF.
Nanyang Technological University Model United Nations (NTUMUN)
The 21st annual Nanyang Technological University Model UN conference, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, with 14 physical and 2 virtual councils including beginner-friendly committees.
Department of Music, Royal Holloway, University of London
An annual composition competition for students aged 15-18, open to any style from classical to songwriting, electronic music and film scoring. All entries receive feedback.
A one-week, non-credit residential summer institute at Wake Forest University for high school students. Learn how investing works — stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more — and explore popular investing approaches and strategies.
An annual three-day residential at Murray Edwards College preparing young women and non-binary students about to start Year 13 for the STEP maths exam, with free meals and accommodation. The 2027 call has not yet been published.
A two-week immersive summer programme at Plaksha University for Class 9-12 students, with project-based tracks such as Biology Beyond Medicine, Data Science, Economics and Business, and Robotics in Action.
Centre for Music Performance, University of Cambridge (Organ Awards)
Cambridge colleges appoint Organ Scholars who play for chapel services and assist the choir, with each holding a small yearly award. The 2027-entry referee deadline was 11 September 2026; dates for the next round are not yet announced.
ファッション甲子園実行委員会 (Fashion Koshien Executive Committee; Hirosaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
A national fashion design contest for high school students: teams of two submit design drawings, and up to 32 selected teams make the outfit and present it in a fashion-show final in Hirosaki, Aomori.