Raqamli texnologiyalar vazirligi – Raqamli taʼlimni rivojlantirish markazi (IT-Istedod)
Young citizens of Uzbekistan aged 14–30 who earn an approved international IT certificate can claim back up to 60% of their course and exam costs, or up to 100% for professional-level certificates if they hold English at B2 or above. Applications are filed online at any time.
An annual essay prize from Oriel College for Year 12 students on colonialism and its legacies, with two equal prizes of £250 and a prize lecture. The 2027 call has not yet been published.
National skills competition for students with disabilities at special junior and senior secondary schools (SMPLB/SMALB), in fields such as culinary arts and massage/acupressure, held online.
生物科学学会連合 (Union of Japanese Societies for Biological Science, Seikaren)
An annual photo-and-essay contest run by the Union of Japanese Societies for Biological Science (34 member societies) in which high school students photograph a wild organism, imagine what it is 'murmuring', and write a short essay about coexisting with nature. The 2027 (9th) call has not been published yet.
UC Language Festival, Universitas Ciputra (with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur)
A national video book-review competition for SMA/SMK/MA students about Indonesian literary works, run by UC Language Festival at Universitas Ciputra with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur. The 2026 round is over; the next edition is not announced.
国税庁・全国納税貯蓄組合連合会 (National Tax Agency Japan and National Federation of Tax Savings Associations)
The National Tax Agency's nationwide Japanese essay contest for junior high students on any tax-related theme, with awards up to the Prime Minister's Prize. The 2027 (Reiwa 9) call has not been published yet.
CBSE's creative-writing programme in which students write an original short story in Hindi or English; the best entries of each category are e-published by CBSE as a short-story compilation.
An annual Caius outreach programme in which Year 12 state school students attempt subject explorations designed by Caius academics; the best entrants are invited to Caius. The 2027 edition will be announced in mid March 2027.
総務省統計局・独立行政法人統計センター・統計数理研究所・一般財団法人日本統計協会 (Statistics Bureau of Japan, National Statistics Center, Institute of Statistical Mathematics, Japan Statistical Association)
A national paper competition run by Japan's Statistics Bureau and National Statistics Center in which high school students analyse the SSDSE regional statistics dataset and propose solutions to social issues. Top papers receive the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award.
LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science)
A free one-day online LSE conference for Year 12 students of Black heritage from across the UK. The 2027 edition is expected to be announced in spring 2027.
A spring writing contest for British Columbia students in Grades 8-12 to submit an unpublished short story or personal essay, with cash prizes and newsletter publication.