The National Tax Agency's annual Japanese essay contest, run since 1962, asking high school students what they think about the meaning and role of taxes. The 2027 (Reiwa 9) call has not been published yet.
Hertford College, University of Oxford, with Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
Four spring-term webinars from Hertford College (Oxford) and Emmanuel College (Cambridge) introducing Oxbridge to Year 11 and 12 students at state schools in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. Registration for 2027 opens in November 2026.
India STEM Foundation (National Organizer, WRO India)
India's national pathway to the World Robot Olympiad: teams of 2-3 students (Senior age group 14-19) design robots or robotics projects in categories such as RoboMission, Future Innovators, RoboSports and Future Engineers, progressing from a virtual round to regional and national championships and the international final.
The state championship of UIL high-school academic contests in Texas — from mathematics, science and computer science to literary criticism, journalism and speech — held at UT Austin.
The Historical Association with the Spirit of Normandy Trust
Annual history scholarship awards for young people aged 11-19, run by the Historical Association with the Spirit of Normandy Trust. Entries investigate, analyse and write about a historical theme in local history, the modern world and 20th-century history.
Washington FBLA's 2027 state conference where high-school members compete in business competitive events (accounting, marketing, finance, management, technology, public speaking and more) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the FBLA national conference.
A free, nationally funded programme based at the University of Dundee that encourages senior-phase pupils in Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Fife to consider higher education in art, design and architecture, with events and one-to-one support.
Dalhousie University — PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians)
A week-long post-secondary preparation institute at Dalhousie for African Nova Scotian students completing Grades 10-12, building skills for university or college.
Cisco UK's hybrid or virtual work experience programme for Year 11 and 12 students, with sessions on marketing, sales, engineering, IT and cyber security and a team business pitch. It runs in July 2027 and applications open in spring 2027.