A one-week winter programme where high school students explore medicine through lectures on Koç University's Rumeli Feneri campus and two days of training at Koç University Hospital.
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Tennessee regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University
NIE's national linguistics olympiad: solve self-contained puzzles about real languages using logic alone; no prior knowledge of linguistics or foreign languages is needed.
Free boarding SMA in Sukoharjo funded by the CT ARSA Foundation for low-income kelas IX students from Central Java, Yogyakarta and western East Java; applications are open now.
An online super-curricular programme for Year 10 state school students: pick one of five research projects, attend eight online sessions with a postgraduate group leader, and present at Fitzwilliam College in April 2027.
A free one-day careers event at Burges Salmon's Bristol office for students in Years 10-13, covering becoming a solicitor, IT, finance, people and marketing teams, plus application and interview advice. Applications for the Bristol day close on 4 January 2027.
TÜBİTAK Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı (BİDEB)
Türkiye's flagship research-project competition for high school students, now in its 58th edition, with regional exhibitions and a national final; applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are open until 4 January 2027.
The 89th Annual South Carolina Senior Beta Convention, where high-school National Beta Club members compete in individual and team competitions and run for state leadership positions.
The 72nd Annual Virginia Senior Beta Convention, where high-school National Beta Club members compete in individual and team competitions and run for state leadership positions.
the UNC Charlotte Center for STEM Education — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The North Carolina regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the UNC Charlotte Center for STEM Education: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
A national idea contest in which junior high and high school students use the government's RESAS regional economy data to propose ideas that answer company-set 'inquiry missions' and revitalize their own community.