Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology (CCOST), Government of Chhattisgarh (state nodal agency for NCSTC, DST)
The Chhattisgarh round of the National Children's Science Congress: children aged 10-17 do a team science project on the national theme, and selected teams go from district to state level and on to the national congress.
Puducherry Council for Science and Technology (PCS&T), Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry
Puducherry's government science council enrols school students (Class VI to XII) and college students as members of the Innovation Hub at the Dr. Abdul Kalam Science Centre and Planetarium, where student innovators work on projects; annual fee ₹500 for school students.
Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), for the HBCSE National Olympiad Programme
The first stage of India's Physics Olympiad pathway: a two-hour national exam organised by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers for Class 10-12 students, leading to INPhO and the OCSC selection camp.
A summer internship in Denver where about 20 high schoolers do hands-on science alongside Museum scientists, with a stipend (2026: $1,803 per session).
Minnesota 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.
Mount St. Helens Institute and USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
A free five-day geology and technology camp for four Oregon/Washington high-school mentors, combining field science, student leadership and team presentations.
High school teams build a soda-can-sized model satellite (CanSat), launch it by rocket or balloon and compete on mission design, performance and presentation. Regional qualifiers lead to a national final, and the Japanese champions go to the APRSAF CanSat Competition. The 2027 cycle has not opened yet.
A one-week, non-credit residential summer institute at Wake Forest University for high school students. Build a foundation for a career in sports marketing, the business behind the game.
Idaho DECA's 2027 state conference, where high-school members compete in business and marketing events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship); top finishers can qualify for DECA's International Career Development Conference.
Badan Riset dan Inovasi Daerah (BRIDA) Kota Semarang
Research and innovation competition run by Semarang's regional research agency for senior-secondary and university students, on city governance, health, smart city, economy and disaster resilience.