North Carolina's statewide high-school mock trial competition, run by the North Carolina Mock Trial Program: school teams argue an original case as attorneys and witnesses, advancing from local rounds to the state finals; the state champion represents North Carolina at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
Washington History Day — Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), with the Washington State Historical Society
Washington's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.
City of Seattle Human Services — Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
The City of Seattle's paid summer internship program that places youth ages 16–24 in City departments, community organizations and private employers for 6–8 weeks.
Nevada Center for Civic Engagement — National History Day in Nevada
Nevada's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.
One of the largest US scholarships for young people: $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 awards to students 18 or under who have completed a significant piece of work.
An announced summer 2027 intake for mentored work in San Francisco city departments. Applications are expected in February; detailed summer eligibility, dates and compensation have not yet been released.
Colorado 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.
One application gives San Diego County students access to more than 150 San Diego Foundation scholarships for four-year universities, community colleges and career or technical schools.