West Virginia Department of Tourism — State Arts Office, with the WV Department of Education
The West Virginia state final of Poetry Out Loud, the national poetry recitation contest for high-school students; the state champion goes on to the National Finals in Washington, DC (April 26–28, 2027).
A free physics problem-solving paper for Year 13 students, run in school and marked in school, with participation or merit certificates. Entry closes on 12 December 2026.
University of Connecticut Health Center — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Connecticut regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, hosted by University of Connecticut Health Center: high school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition; no cost to register or take part.
the University of Louisville Research Foundation — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Kentucky regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the University of Louisville Research Foundation: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
the University of Georgia — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The Georgia regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the University of Georgia: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
the University of South Carolina — Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
The South Carolina regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, administered by the University of South Carolina: high-school students present original STEM research and compete for scholarships and recognition, with no cost to take part.
A free online team competition for post-16 maths students, with puzzle questions released three times a week from 14 October to 4 December 2026 and a final task on 8 December. Teams of up to six register with a nominating teacher.
NUS's annual competition for Secondary 3–4 and JC students to present a data analysis as an A1 poster, held with the Singapore Science Festival in partnership with A*STAR and Science Centre Singapore. Cash prizes in each category.
Alberta school-based speech and debate clubs enter ADSA-sanctioned tournaments through the school year, with results qualifying students for regional, provincial, national and international competitions.