Kentucky's state contest of National History Day (NHD), run by the Kentucky Historical Society: middle- and high-school students present history research projects on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and the top entries advance to the national contest.
Oklahoma Science Olympiad — the University of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma's state Science Olympiad tournament for high-school (Division C) teams, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma; state champions advance to the Science Olympiad National Tournament.
A one-week, non-credit residential summer institute at Wake Forest University for high school students. Develop leadership skills in a pre-college summer program.
Singapore's national mathematics olympiad for secondary schools, high schools and junior colleges, run by the Singapore Mathematical Society and used for IMO training selection.
Pennsylvania DECA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in business and marketing competitive events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the DECA national conference.
New Hampshire DECA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in business and marketing competitive events (marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the DECA national conference.
An essay competition from Lincoln College, Oxford: answer a creative life sciences question in up to 1,500 words, judged on scientific thinking rather than knowledge.
Hawaii 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.
Arizona Historical Society — National History Day in Arizona (NHDAZ)
Arizona'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.
SDU University's two-stage admissions olympiad for grade 11(12) and final-year college students, awarding 4-year internal grants and tuition discounts.
The national conference of SkillsUSA: members who qualify through their state or chartered association compete for national titles and attend leadership training.