Water Environment Federation (U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize)
A research competition for high school students with water-related science projects: state winners advance to a U.S. national final and the national winner represents the U.S. at World Water Week in Stockholm.
An MIT student-run program that funds and mentors high school students' STEM research proposals: finalists get up to $1,000, weekly mentorship and, if permitting, a trip to MIT.
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of West Virginia
A week-long American Legion Auxiliary civics and leadership program in which West Virginia high-school juniors run a mock state government — campaigning, holding elections, writing bills and running cities and counties.
The Wisconsin state championship of Science Olympiad for high school (Division C) teams, held April 3, 2027 at a host site to be announced; top teams can advance to the national tournament.
The Nevada state Science Olympiad tournament, where school teams compete in science and engineering events for the state title and a place at the national tournament.
Last-dollar college scholarship for Hartford public high school graduates: up to $5,000 per year from Hartford Promise plus up to $20,000 per year from Greater Hartford Gives (up to $100,000 over four years) at any accredited nonprofit four-year college.
Paid after-school and summer programs for Chicago high-school teens: hundreds of apprenticeships and outreach assistantships in arts, STEM, sports, communications and more. Spring session: late February to mid-May.
Nevada SkillsUSA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in technical, skilled-trade and leadership contests (construction, automotive, manufacturing, IT, health, culinary, public speaking and more) and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national SkillsUSA event.
Kansas 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.