Summer Competitions Discovery Dashboard

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Grade Level

Deadline Status

171 competitions

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National Science Bee

Science

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AIME

Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Combinatorics

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AMC 10

Math, Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Combinatorics

Urgent

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AMC 12

Math, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus

Urgent

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ARML

Math

Open

Bennington Young Writers Awards

Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction

Approaching

BioGENEius Challenge

Biology, Medicine, Biotechnology, Biomedical Research, Bioinformatics, Data Analytics, Healthcare, Sustainability, Environmental Science

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition

Entrepreneurship, Business, Environmental Science

Open

Concord Review

Creative Writing, Humanitites, History, Essay Writing

Approaching

Congressional App Challenge

CS, Design, App Development, Programming, STEM

Approaching

Congressional Art Competition

Art, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking

Conrad Challenge

STEM, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Approaching

Cooper Hewitt National High School Design Competition

Design, Art

CSPA Gold Circle Awards

Journalism, Creative Writing

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CyberPatriot

CS, STEM/ Cybersecurity, Network Security, Operating Systems

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Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Math, Creative Writing, Engineering, Music

DECA Competitive Events

Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Economics

Diamond Challenge

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social Innovation, Problem-Solving

Open

Doodle for Google

Art, Design

Open

Envirothon

Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Wildlife

F=ma / USAPhO

Engineering, STEM, Physics, Mechanics, Problem Solving

FBLA National Leadership Conference

Business, STEM, Tech

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FIRST Robotics Competition

STEM, Engingeering, Robotics, Teamwork

Foyle Young Poets

Creative Writing, Poetry

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Harvard Debate Council High School Invitational

Debate, Speech

Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC)

Economics, Business

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Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)

Math, Algebra, Geometry, Combinatorics

High School Fed Challenge

Economics, Research, Creative Writing

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) International Conference

Medicine, Biology, Health Science

Open

International Brain Bee (Neuroscience)

Neuroscience

International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)

Environmental Science, Earth Science

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International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)

Humanities, Philosophy

ISEF (Regeneron)

Engineering, Math, CS, Physics

JEA Journalist of the Year Scholarships

Journalism, Creative Writing, Design, Photojournalism, Visual Media, Editing, Reporting, Writing

JEA Student Journalist Impact Award

Journalism, Creative Writing, Design, Photojournalism, Visual Media, Editing, Reporting, Writing

John Locke Institute (JLI) Essay Competition

Writing, Philosophy, History, Economics, Humanities, Social Science

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JSHS (Junior Science & Humanities Symposium)

Engineering, Math, CS

Junior Achievement Company of the Year

Business, Entrepreneurship

Knowledge@Wharton HS Investment Competition

Finance, Economics, Business, Entrepreneurship

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MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3)

Math, Mathematical modeling, Data Science, Problem Solving

Open

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MIT THINK Scholars

Science, STEM, Engineering, Project Proposal

MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Performance Competitions

Music, Performing Arts

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National Geography Bee

Humanities, Social Science, Geography, History, Current Events

Open

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National History Day

Humanities, History, Research, Documentary, Performance

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National Latin Exam

Humanities, Foreign Languages, Latin, Classics, Mythology, History

Open

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National Mock Trial Championship

Law, Debate, Social Science

Open

National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)

Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Ocean Sciences

National Personal Finance Challenge

Business, Finance

National Poetry Out Loud

Creative Writing, Poetry

Open

National Science Bowl (NSB)

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math

Open

New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest

Creative Writing, Journalism, Essay Contest

Approaching

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NSDA National Tournament

Speech, Debate, Social Science

Quill & Scroll Awards

Journalism, Creative Writing, Art, Photography, Multimedia

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Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

Engineering, Math, Medicine, Science Research

Approaching

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Samsung Solve For Tomorrow

STEM, Technology, Environmental Science, Social Change

Open

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Creative Writing, Art, Poetry, Journalism

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

Leadership, Business, Skilled Trades

Open

StellarXplorers

STEM, Physics, Engineering, Aerospace

Urgent

The National Economics Challenge

Economics, Business, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Personal Finance

Open

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Tournament of Champions (TOC)

Debate, Speech

TSA HS Engineering Competitions

Engineering, CS, Biology, STEM Biotechnology, Coding

Open

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USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO)

Math

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USA Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO)

Humanities, Linguistics

Open

USABO Biology Olympiad

Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Plant Anatomy and Physiology

Approaching

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USACO Computer Science Olympiad

CS, Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, AI

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USAMO Math Olympiad

Math

USASO Science Olympiad

Biology, Medicine, Life Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Earth Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Forensics, Machines, Technology & Engineering Design, Botany

USNCO Chemistry Olympiad

Chemistry

VEX Robotics Competition

STEM, Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Design

Open

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We the People

Civic Engagement, Government, Law, Public Speaking

YoungArts

Creative Writing, Art, Music, Film

Science Without Borders Challenge

Visual Arts, Environmental Science

Open

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SIAM M3 Challenge

Mathematics, Data Modeling, Statistics, Technical Computing

Open

Skipping Stones

Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Ecology, Social Awareness

Open

Streets, Art, Safe (SAS) Poster Competition

Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Public Service, Research

Open

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Knight Essay Contest

History, Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism

Open

The Boardroom Rotman Commerce Competition

Business Strategy, Case Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving

Open

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Purple Comet!

Mathematics

Open

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Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)

Math

Princeton Ten-Minute Play Contest

Playwriting, Creative Writing, Drama, Theater

Open

Polyphony Lit

Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Visual Art

Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize

Poetry, Creative Writing

Open

Parsec Short Story Contest

Creative Writing, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

Open

One Teen Story

Creative Writing, Short Fiction

Open

New Voices One Act Competition

Creative Writing, Playwriting, Theater

Open

National WWII Museum HS Student Art & Writing Contest

Creative Writing, Visual Arts, History

Open

National Russian Essay Contest

Essay Contest, Russian Language, Creative Writing, Foreign Language

Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest (Hollins University)

Poetry

Approaching

North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN)

International Relations, Public Speaking, Debate, Policy Writing

Open

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Math Prize for Girls

Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry

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Math Kangaroo (Team)

Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem-Solving

Urgent

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Math Kangaroo (Individual)

Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem-Solving

Open

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Essay Contest, History, Political Science, Creative Writing

Open

JA Titan Challenge

Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Business, Economics

Ithaca College High School Investment Competition

Entrepreneurship, Business, Finance, Investing

Open

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International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC)

Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Creative Problem Solving, Advanced Mathematics

Interlochen Review

Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Poetry, Screenwriting

iInvest National Youth Entrepreneur Competition

Entrepreneurship, Business, Finance, Investing

Open

International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition (IAAC)

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Math

Harvard GlobalWE Challenge

Essay Contest, International Relations, Social Justice, History

Open

Harvard Econ Review Research Competition

Economics, Research, Essay Contest, International Relations

Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition

Business, Finance, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

Urgent

Hanging Loose Magazine (HS Submissions)

Poetry, Creative Writing, Short Fiction, Flash Fiction

Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC)

Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, STEM

George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

Essay Contest, History, Creative Writing, Journalism

Genes in Space

Biotechnology, Space Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics

Open

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FIRST Tech Challenge

Robotics, Programming, Engineering, Computer Science

Open

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ExploraVision

Science, Technology, Engineering, Research

Open

EngineerTeen Writing Contest

Creative Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology

High School Poetry Contest

Poetry

Congressional Seminar Essay Competition

Essay Contest, Government, Politics, History

Open

Chapman University Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

Creative Writing, Visual Art, History, Essay Contest

Open

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Carnegie Mellon Informatics & Mathematics Contest (CMIMC)

Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Combinatorics

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High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

Mathematics, Applied Modeling

Open

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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award

Computer Science, Technology

Approaching

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picoCTF

Computer Science, Cybersecurity

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MATE ROV Competition

Robotics, Engineering

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National Robotics Challenge (NRC)

Robotics, Engineering

Open

BPA Competitive Events

Finance, Business, Management, Marketing

Open

Cambridge Summer School Essay Competition

Humanities, Creative Writing, Business, Economics

Cambridge Summer School Scholarship Essay Competition

Humanities, Creative Writing, Biology, CS, Economics, Finance

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Canadian Computing Competition (CCC)

CS, Algorithms, Data Science

Open

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Challenge

Creative Writing, Art, Poetry, Film

Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest

Essay Writing, Literature, Philosophy, Creative Writing

American Society of Professional Journalists HS Essay Contest

Journalism, Creative Writing, Essay Contest

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American Statistical Association Poster Competition

Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Science, Math

Open

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American Legion Oratorical Contest

Public Speaking, Civics, Government, Debate

Open

American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest (AFSA)

Essay Contest, International Relations, History, Diplomacy

All American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF)

Filmmaking, Arts, Screenwriting

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American Computer Science League (ACSL)

CS, Programming, Mathematics, Data Science

Open

Academic WorldQuest (AWQ)

Social Science, Civics, International Relations, Geography, History, Global Economics

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United States Academic Decathlon (USAD)

Literature, Art, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

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Botball Educational Robotics Program

Robotics, Programming, Autonomous Systems

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National Robotics League (NRL)

Robotics, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Welding, Manufacturing

NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest

Aerospace, Space Settlement Design, Art, Writing

Open

AIAA Regional Student Conferences

Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, Astronautics

International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)

Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Design

NASA Dream with Us: High School Engineering Challenge

Aeronautics, Engineering, Art & Design

NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Engineering, Experiment Design, Space Technology

Approaching

NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)

Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Design

American Rocketry Challenge (ARC)

Aerospace Engineering, Rocketry, Physics

Open

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NYT Audio Stories: Our Podcast Contest

Podcasting, Audio Storytelling

NYT Voice and Choice: Our Summer Reading Contest

Reading Response, Media Literacy

NYT Open Letters: Opinion Writing Contest

Opinion Writing, Persuasive Writing

NYT My List: A Review Contest

Arts Criticism, Review Writing

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NYT Local Lens: A Photo Essay Contest

Photography

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Stardance

Computer Science, Software & Hardware Engineering

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Medusa Mythology Exam

Classical (Greco-Roman) Mythology

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National Greek Exam (NGE)

Ancient Greek Language

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Certamen

Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization

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National Japan Bowl

Japanese Language & Culture

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National Japanese Exam (NJE)

Japanese Language

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National German Exam (NGE)

German Language

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National Spanish Exam

Spanish Language, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Grammar

Open

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National French Contest (NFC/Grand Concours)

French Language

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NAQT High School National Championship Tournament (HSNCT)

Humanities, Literature, Art, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, History, Geography, Philosophy

Open

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National Political Science Bee

Political Science

Open

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National Academic Bee

Humanities, Literature, Art, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, History, Geography, Philosophy

Open

National Humanities Bee

Art History, Literature, Philosophy

Open

National Biology Bee

Biology

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National Geography Bowl

Geography

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National History Bowl

History, International Affairs

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National History Bee

History, Social Studies

Annual DNA Day Essay Contest

Biology

Open

Inklings Book Contest

Creative Writing/Poetry

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Columbia Undergraduate Law Review Essay Contest

Law

ArtNow (NUMU)

Studio Arts

NASA Student Art Contest

Fine Arts, Aerospace

Open

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Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest

International Affairs, Political Science

Open

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Columbia Political Review High School Essay Contest

Public Policy, Political Science

iGEM Competition

Biology

Experience

State

Badges

Grade Level

Deadline Status

National Science Bee

AIME

AMC 10

AMC 12

ARML

Bennington Young Writers Awards

BioGENEius Challenge

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition

Concord Review

Congressional App Challenge

Congressional Art Competition

Conrad Challenge

Cooper Hewitt National High School Design Competition

CSPA Gold Circle Awards

CyberPatriot

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

DECA Competitive Events

Diamond Challenge

Doodle for Google

Envirothon

F=ma / USAPhO

FBLA National Leadership Conference

FIRST Robotics Competition

Foyle Young Poets

Harvard Debate Council High School Invitational

Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC)

Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)

High School Fed Challenge

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) International Conference

International Brain Bee (Neuroscience)

International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)

International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)

ISEF (Regeneron)

JEA Journalist of the Year Scholarships

JEA Student Journalist Impact Award

John Locke Institute (JLI) Essay Competition

JSHS (Junior Science & Humanities Symposium)

Junior Achievement Company of the Year

Knowledge@Wharton HS Investment Competition

MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3)

MIT THINK Scholars

MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Performance Competitions

National Geography Bee

National History Day

National Latin Exam

National Mock Trial Championship

National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)

National Personal Finance Challenge

National Poetry Out Loud

National Science Bowl (NSB)

New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest

NSDA National Tournament

Quill & Scroll Awards

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

Samsung Solve For Tomorrow

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

StellarXplorers

The National Economics Challenge

Tournament of Champions (TOC)

TSA HS Engineering Competitions

USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO)

USA Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO)

USABO Biology Olympiad

USACO Computer Science Olympiad

USAMO Math Olympiad

USASO Science Olympiad

USNCO Chemistry Olympiad

VEX Robotics Competition

We the People

YoungArts

Science Without Borders Challenge

SIAM M3 Challenge

Skipping Stones

Streets, Art, Safe (SAS) Poster Competition