Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with Geographical magazine
An annual geography competition for pupils from primary to A Level, in which students respond to a new theme with a poster, or an Esri StoryMap at Key Stage 5. The 2027 theme and deadline had not been announced on the official page when checked.
KOSAF scholarship for high-achieving 2nd- and 3rd-year high-school students from low-income families who want to go to a university abroad: monthly study allowance in high school, then up to USD 70,000 a year at a top overseas university.
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.
Auditions for instrumental musicians to play in NYMT pit bands under a professional Musical Director in 2027, with a self-tape and an optional ensemble workshop audition.
An online winter school run by MEF University in which high school students take university-level courses in enhanced mechanics, quantum mechanics and AI, taught by Prof. Nihat Berker (MEF and MIT) and the head of MEF's AI Engineering department.
A national English competition for SMA/SMK/MA students at Udinus's annual DinusFest, with storytelling, speech, podcast, essay writing and news anchor categories. The 2027 edition is not announced yet.
A self-paced online course from the University of Essex for Year 12 and 13 students, covering study skills, applying to higher education, student finance and student life. A certificate is issued on completion.
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (India Post)
India Post's yearly national letter-writing campaign in which people write a handwritten letter on a set theme; the 'up to 18 years' category carries national prizes of Rs 50,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000. The next call has not been announced.
ESERO-UK (STEM Learning), for the European Space Agency and UK Space Agency
A team space engineering challenge in which students design, build and launch a mini satellite that fits inside a drinks can, with a UK national final. Registration for 2026-27 closed; the 2027-28 edition had not been announced when checked.
Directorate of Higher Education and Goa Education Development Corporation, Government of Goa
A Government of Goa bursary that reimburses college and diploma fees (up to Rs 40,000 a year) for students from families earning less than Rs 5 lakh, relevant to Class 10 and 12 pass-outs joining institutions in Goa. The next application window is not yet announced.
Abdulla Qodiriy nomidagi Jizzax davlat pedagogika universiteti (Jizzakh State Pedagogical University)
A yearly multi-stage olympiad in chemistry, biology and physics for final-year school pupils, run by Jizzakh State Pedagogical University. Pupils who take 1st-3rd place in the final stage are recommended for admission to the university. The 2027 round has not been announced yet.
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Wisconsin
The American Legion Auxiliary's week-long Wisconsin citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young women run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 25, 2027 at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.