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Global Youth Initiative (GYI) connects international students with life-changing opportunities worldwide. Find internships, scholarships, summer programs, research positions, and competitions that match your dreams and goals.

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Summer Program

Research Science Institute (RSI)

An elite 6-week research program at MIT for top high school scientists worldwide (100 students; tuition-free)

USA
6 weeks
FreeIn-person
STEM
Research
Summer Program

Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI)

Month-long research camp at the Weizmann Institute for ~80 global students (recent high-school grads); includes 3 weeks lab research and 1 week field study

Israel
4 weeks
FreeIn-person
Biology
Chemistry
Summer Program

Imperial College London Global Summer School

A two-week residential pre-college STEM program for 16–17-year-olds, featuring lectures and hands-on projects at a top UK university

UK
2 weeks
PaidIn-person
Engineering
Physics
Summer Program

Boston University RISE Internship/Practicum

A 6-week research program for rising seniors to conduct laboratory internships or team research projects with BU faculty

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Science
Engineering
Summer Program

Garcia Summer Research Program

A 7-week intensive research experience in polymer science & engineering for talented students (rising juniors/seniors) at Stony Brook University's Garcia Center

USA
7 weeks
PaidIn-person
Materials Science
Engineering
Summer Program

Summer Science Program (SSP)

A renowned 5-week enrichment program (60+ year history) where students from around the world conduct research projects from start to finish in teams

USA
5 weeks
PaidIn-person
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Summer Program

Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)

A 7-week mentored lab research experience at Rockefeller University for 32 high school juniors/seniors. International students may apply

USA
7 weeks
FreeIn-person
Biomedical Research
Biology
Summer Program

Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)

A 5½-week research internship at the University of Iowa where students work with faculty mentors on a research project and earn college credit

USA
5.5 weeks
PaidIn-person
Research
Science
Summer Program

UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (SIP)

A 10-week summer research internship for high schoolers to assist UCSC researchers in fields ranging from physics and marine biology to computer science

USA
10 weeks
PaidHybrid
STEM
Physics
Summer Program

UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program (RMP)

A competitive 6-week program engaging high-achieving students from around the world in team research projects under UCSB faculty guidance

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Interdisciplinary Science
Research
Summer Program

UC Davis Young Scholars Program (YSP)

A 6-week residential research program where students work on individual projects in fields like molecular biology, environmental science, and food science

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Biology
Natural Sciences
Summer Program

London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)

A 2-week science festival bringing 500+ students (aged 16–21) from 70+ countries to London for lectures by eminent scientists, STEM workshops, and visits to research labs

UK
2 weeks
PaidIn-person
Science
Multi-disciplinary
Summer Program

Professor Harry Messel International Science School (ISS)

A prestigious biennial two-week residential program for ~110 science-talented students. Fully funded scholarship covers all costs for selected international students

Australia
2 weeks
FreeIn-person
Advanced Science
Science Enrichment
Summer Program

European Space Camp

A one-week camp in the Arctic Circle where 24 students learn rocketry and engineering, working in teams to launch a sounding rocket

Norway
1 week
PaidIn-person
Rocketry
Space Science
Summer Program

TechGirls

A U.S. State Department–sponsored 4-week summer exchange empowering girls in STEM. Includes coding/tech workshops, leadership clinics, and an 8-month virtual mentoring program

USA
4 weeks
FreeIn-person
Technology
Leadership
Summer Program

NASA Space Camp – Advanced Space Academy

A immersive 6-day camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for ages 15–18. Trainees simulate astronaut training, build rockets, and learn about space exploration missions

USA
6 days
PaidIn-person
Space Science
Robotics
Summer Program

Michigan Math & Science Scholars (MMSS)

A summer program offering 2-week research-based courses in topics like astrophysics, biomedical sciences, and environmental studies

USA
2 weeks
PaidIn-person
Science
Math
Summer Program

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)

A rigorous 6-week residential math program at Boston University for 80 talented high school mathematicians worldwide. Focus on exploring number theory through problem sets and research

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Summer Program

Ross Mathematics Program

A famous 6-week immersion in math thinking for high schoolers. Intense problem-solving in number theory; open internationally

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Mathematics
Number Theory
Summer Program

Canada/USA Mathcamp

A 5-week summer camp for 120 students (13–18) who love math. Features advanced topics taught by mathematicians in a college-like setting; very international cohort

USA
5 weeks
PaidIn-person
Mathematics
Summer Program

Hampshire College Summer Studies in Math (HCSSiM)

A 6-week intensive program where ~45 high school students dive into college-level math topics and research in a fun, collaborative environment

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Mathematics
Summer Program

MathILy (Mathematical Lives)

A 5-week immersive math program for 45 highly motivated students. Emphasizes discovery learning in pure math through problem-solving and proof-writing

USA
5 weeks
PaidIn-person
Mathematics
Summer Program

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)

A selective 3-week program where rising juniors/seniors worldwide engage in intensive study of abstract algebra or number theory with Stanford instructors

USA
3 weeks
PaidOnline
Mathematics
Higher Mathematics
Summer Program

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

A free 2-week or 6-week summer program for girls and non-binary students to learn computer science. The live virtual classes cover web development, design, and tech careers

Global
2-6 weeks
FreeOnline
Computer Science
Coding
Summer Program

Inspirit AI Scholars

A project-based online program where high school students (14–18) learn AI and Python coding fundamentals and build a hands-on AI project

Global
Flexible
PaidOnline
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Summer Program

RISD Pre-College Program

A prestigious 6-week summer art intensive. High school artists undertake college-level studio courses and build a portfolio

USA
6 weeks
PaidIn-person
Visual Arts
Design
Summer Program

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)

A popular 2-week academic program for students from ~150 countries. Participants choose a track and attend Yale faculty lectures, seminars, and collaborative projects

USA
2 weeks
PaidIn-person
Interdisciplinary
Politics
Scholarship

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Fully funded Master's/PhD scholarships in the U.S. for students from 155 countries

USA
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

British Chevening Scholarships

UK government one-year master's scholarships for outstanding students from 130+ countries

UK
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Commonwealth Scholarships

Fully-funded Master's/PhD awards in the UK for students from developing Commonwealth countries

UK
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

UK Master's scholarships jointly funded by the CSC and UK universities, for students from Commonwealth nations

UK
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Fully-funded joint master's programs in Europe. Students study at 2+ universities; fields include engineering, sciences, arts, etc

Europe
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Science
Scholarship

Australia Awards Scholarships

Fully-funded undergrad/grad scholarships for students from Asia, Africa, Pacific, etc., covering tuition, living stipend, travel, health, etc

Australia
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships

Fully-funded scholarships for students from select developing countries to study in New Zealand (tuition, travel, stipend, insurance)

New Zealand
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
Development Fields
Scholarship

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships

Undergraduate and research scholarships covering tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare for international students in Japan

Japan
1-5 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

Fully-funded scholarships by the China Scholarship Council for undergrad, master's, PhD or exchange studies (tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance)

China
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Korean Government's scholarship for undergraduate and graduate studies, covering tuition, stipend, airfare, Korean language training, etc., for students from 150+ countries

South Korea
2-5 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Türkiye Bursları

Fully-funded undergrad, master's, and PhD scholarships in Turkey (tuition, stipend, housing, airfare, health insurance) for international students worldwide

Turkey
2-5 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Holland Scholarship

€5,000 grant for non-EU international students to pursue bachelor's or master's degrees at Dutch universities

Netherlands
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Scholarship program (tuition waivers/reductions) for students from select countries to study in the Netherlands (varies by university)

Netherlands
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarship

€8,000/year scholarships for excellent international students to pursue a master's in Flanders (45 awards annually)

Belgium
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

VLIR-UOS Awards

Full scholarships for students from 31 developing countries to attend English-taught Master's programs or trainings in Belgium (covering tuition, stipend, travel)

Belgium
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
Development Fields
Scholarship

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Research scholarships and art scholarships for foreign graduate students, covering tuition, monthly stipend, insurance, etc., at Swiss institutions

Switzerland
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
Research
Arts
Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Fully-funded Master's scholarships for young professionals from 42 countries to study in Sweden (tuition, living stipend, travel, insurance)

Sweden
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Danish Government Scholarships

Tuition waivers or grants for top non-EU students admitted to Danish universities (funded by the Ministry of Higher Education)

Denmark
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Italian Government Scholarships

Scholarships for foreign students to pursue study or research in Italy (undergrad, master's, PhD, AFAM arts programs), usually covering a monthly stipend and tuition

Italy
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Stipendium Hungaricum

Hungarian Government's prestigious scholarship offering full tuition and stipends for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD studies in Hungary (open to 90+ countries)

Hungary
3-5 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

French government scholarships for top international students to pursue Master's or PhD in France; includes monthly allowance and other expenses (not tuition)

France
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
Science
Engineering
Scholarship

École Normale Supérieure International Selection

Competitive scholarship for outstanding international students to enroll in ENS (Paris or Saclay) for master's-level studies (monthly grant and campus accommodation)

France
2-3 years
FreeIn-person
Sciences
Humanities
Scholarship

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Prestigious C$50,000/year scholarships for doctoral studies in Canada, open to international PhD students

Canada
3 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Social Sciences
Scholarship

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Two-year fellowships (C$70,000/year) for international postdoctoral researchers to conduct research at Canadian institutions

Canada
2 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Health
Scholarship

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Fully-funded PhD scholarships for international students to pursue research in Singapore (at A*STAR, NUS, NTU, or SMU), including tuition and stipend

Singapore
4 years
FreeIn-person
Science
Engineering
Scholarship

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Fellowships for outstanding PhD candidates to study in Hong Kong (monthly stipend ~HK$27,600 and conference travel allowance for 3 years)

Hong Kong
3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship

Fully-funded undergrad, master's, and PhD scholarships at partner universities in Taiwan (covers tuition, airfare, housing, insurance, monthly allowance)

Taiwan
2-4 years
FreeIn-person
Development Fields
Scholarship

ICCR Scholarships

Indian government scholarships for international students from select countries to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD programs in India (covers tuition and stipend)

India
1-5 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

IsDB Scholarship Programs

Fully-funded scholarships for undergrad, master's, PhD, and post-doc studies for students from IsDB member countries, focusing on development-related fields

Various
2-5 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Development
Scholarship

OAS Academic Scholarships

Organization of American States scholarships for citizens of the Americas to pursue graduate studies (Master's/PhD) in any OAS member country (full or partial tuition coverage)

Americas
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Harvard University International Aid

Need-blind admission and need-based aid policy; scholarships meet 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Yale University Scholarships

Need-based Yale Scholarship awards for international undergraduates, covering up to full tuition/living expenses based on financial need

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Princeton University Financial Aid

Need-blind for international students; provides grant aid (no loans) up to full cost of attendance according to need

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

MIT Scholarships

Need-blind for international applicants; offers need-based MIT scholarships covering tuition and expenses for those admitted

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

Stanford University Scholarships

Need-based aid available to international undergraduates; can include Stanford scholarship funds up to full cost depending on need

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Amherst College Financial Aid

Need-blind for international applicants and meets full demonstrated need through scholarships and grants

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Dartmouth College Scholarships

Need-based financial aid for international students, up to full cost of attendance (Dartmouth is need-aware but meets full need for those admitted)

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Columbia University Financial Aid

Need-based aid available for international students (Columbia meets full need for admitted students, need-aware admission)

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

University of Chicago International Aid

Need-based aid and some merit scholarships for international undergrads; UChicago is need-blind and meets full need for internationals

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Williams College International Scholarships

Need-based scholarships for international students (Williams meets 100% of demonstrated need; need-aware admission for internationals)

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Swarthmore College International Aid

Need-based aid packages (grants, no loans) for admitted international students, up to full tuition and living costs

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Middlebury College International Scholarships

Need-based financial aid available for international undergraduates; Middlebury meets full demonstrated need of admitted students

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

Fully covers tuition, fees, room & board for one international undergraduate committed to positive civic and social change

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Berea College Scholarships

Every admitted international student receives a 100% tuition scholarship; room, board, and fees also covered in first year

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Clark University Global Scholars Program

Scholarships ($15,000 to $25,000 per year) and a guaranteed $2,500 stipend for an internship, for international undergraduates with leadership potential

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholars Program

Full tuition scholarships at Wesleyan for 11 exceptional students from East and Southeast Asia each year

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

A 50% tuition scholarship offered by many U.S. colleges to first-year international students who demonstrate interest in intercultural learning and leadership

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Full funding plus leadership development for 100+ high-achieving graduate students (any discipline) at Stanford each year

USA
3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Fully-funded master's degree fellowships for peace and conflict resolution at one of six partner universities worldwide (e.g., Duke, Uppsala). Covers tuition, living, and internship

Global
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
Peace Studies
Development
Scholarship

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship

Full scholarships for students from developing countries to attend development-focused master's programs at partner universities around the world

Global
2 years
FreeIn-person
Development
Scholarship

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship

Graduate scholarships for outstanding students from select developing countries (50% grant, 50% loan) to study at universities worldwide

Global
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

AAUW International Fellowships

Funding for women (non-U.S. citizens) to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States. Awards: $18,000 (Master's), $20,000 (PhD)

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

PEO International Peace Scholarship

Scholarships up to $12,500 for international women to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada (based on demonstrated need)

USA/Canada
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

Prestigious full-ride scholarship covering tuition, books, fees, and residence for four years at U of Toronto – awarded to exceptional international high school students

Canada
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

York University Global Scholarships

Multiple entrance scholarships for international students ($80,000–$180,000 CAD total over 4 years) based on academic excellence

Canada
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

UBC International Scholars Program

Need-and-merit-based awards (e.g., Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award) covering full financial need for outstanding international undergraduates

Canada
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

$20,000 (renewable) scholarship for top new international undergraduates at UCalgary (requires excellent academics)

Canada
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Up to $60,000 per year for 3 years for doctoral students (including internationals) in humanities or social sciences, plus leadership training

Canada
3 years
FreeIn-person
Humanities
Social Sciences
Scholarship

Ontario Trillium Scholarship

CAD $40,000 per year PhD scholarships for top international students to pursue doctoral studies at Ontario universities (renewable up to 4 years)

Canada
4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Scotland Saltire Scholarships

Scottish Government scholarships (£8,000) for one-year master's degrees in Scotland, open to students from select countries

Scotland
1 year
FreeIn-person
Science
Technology
Scholarship

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000 scholarships for one-year postgraduate study in the UK, offered in partnership with UK universities to students from 15+ countries

UK
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Marshall Scholarship

Fully-funded graduate study scholarships for outstanding US citizens to study at any UK university (up to 2 years, all expenses paid)

UK
2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarships

Full scholarship for exceptional students from 60+ countries to pursue postgraduate studies at Oxford. Covers tuition, stipend, and travel

UK
2-3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Highly competitive full-cost scholarships for international students to pursue any graduate degree at Cambridge (approx. 135 new awards each year)

UK
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Clarendon Fund Scholarships

Approximately 140 full scholarships for Oxford graduate students (Master's or DPhil) of any nationality, covering tuition and generous living stipend

UK
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Reach Oxford Scholarships

Full undergraduate scholarships for students from low-income countries who have no other means of funding an Oxford degree (tuition, college fees, living expenses, airfare)

UK
3-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

UCL Global Masters Scholarship

£15,000 scholarships for international Master's students from lower-income backgrounds to study at UCL (around 70 awards per year)

UK
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship

Full tuition and maintenance scholarships for high-need international undergraduates at UCL (up to 30 awards, aimed at low-income students)

UK
3-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

University of Bristol Think Big Scholarships

Tuition scholarships (£6,500 up to £26,000) for international students in any undergraduate or postgraduate course at Bristol

UK
1-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship

Merit scholarships at Warwick awarding full tuition (20 awards), 50% tuition (160 awards), or £2,000 (70 awards) to top-performing international undergraduates

UK
3-4 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships

For students from Africa, India, or Commonwealth countries: 105 scholarships (30 full tuition, 75 half tuition) for Master's study at Nottingham in fields that will aid development

UK
1 year
FreeIn-person
Development Fields
Scholarship

Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships

Full funding for 50 research scholars annually (tuition and £21,600 stipend) for exceptional PhD candidates at Imperial (open to all nationalities)

UK
3-4 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships

Full scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend ~CHF 12,000/semester) for excellent international students pursuing a Master's at ETH Zurich

Switzerland
2 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarship

€10,000 per year scholarship for non-French students enrolling in a master's program at Paris-Saclay, plus up to €1,000 for travel/visa

France
2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship

Merit scholarship for non-EU/EEA students pursuing an MA/MSc at Leiden. Awards: €10k or €15k of tuition, or full tuition minus legal fees

Netherlands
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship

Fully-funded scholarship (tuition, €12,350 stipend, insurance) for talented non-EU students in a master's program at UM (open to all faculties)

Netherlands
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

TU Delft Excellence Scholarships

Full tuition waiver and living stipend (~€30,000/year) for excellent international students admitted to a 2-year MSc program at Delft

Netherlands
2 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship

€25,000 scholarship covering tuition and living expenses for outstanding non-EU students in a Master's program at UvA (1 year, with possibility of extension for 2-year programs)

Netherlands
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Lund University Global Scholarship

Merit scholarships for non-EU students at Lund, covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition for any Bachelor's or Master's program (awarded to top applicants)

Sweden
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Uppsala University Global Scholarship

Tuition fee scholarships for first-year non-EU/EEA Master's students at Uppsala University (covers full tuition for select number of recipients)

Sweden
1 year
FreeIn-person
All Fields
Scholarship

Chalmers IPOET Scholarship

Tuition fee reductions (75%) for top international Master's students at Chalmers, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (around 45 awards/year)

Sweden
2 years
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Technology
Scholarship

KTH Royal Institute of Technology Scholarship

Tuition fee waivers for excellent non-EU students pursuing a Master's at KTH (covers 100% of tuition for one or two years)

Sweden
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

DAAD EPOS Scholarships

Full scholarships for professionals from developing countries to attend selected German Master's or PhD programs related to sustainable development (includes stipend, insurance, travel)

Germany
1-3 years
FreeIn-person
Development Fields
Scholarship

American Welding Society Foundation Scholarships

Supports students pursuing welding and related technical fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Trade
Technical Careers
Scholarship

AMTA Massage Therapy Scholarship

Scholarships for students entering massage therapy programs.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Health
Massage Therapy
Scholarship

Angel Soft Angels in Action Scholarship

Awards students recognized for acts of kindness and service.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
Community Service
General Academic
Scholarship

Animation Career Review Aspiring Animation Scholarship

For students pursuing animation, game design, VFX, or digital media.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
Animation
Digital Art
Scholarship

ANS (American Nuclear Society) Scholarships

Supports students entering nuclear engineering and STEM fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Nuclear Engineering
STEM
Scholarship

APIA Scholarship Program

Supports AAPI students demonstrating financial need and leadership.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Asian & Pacific Islander Studies
Scholarship

Army ROTC Scholarship

Full tuition awards for students committing to Army officer service.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Military
Leadership
Scholarship

Art & Writing Scholastic Awards

Prestigious recognition program for teen artists and writers.

USA
N/A
FreeIn-person
Fine Arts
Creative Writing
Scholarship

ASHRAE High School Scholarship

Supports future engineers in HVAC&R and building sciences.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
HVAC
Engineering
Scholarship

ASQ (American Society for Quality) Scholarships

Scholarships for students committed to quality engineering.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Quality Management
Scholarship

A-STEM Scholarship

Supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

Austin Community Foundation Scholarships

Multiple local scholarships for Central Texas students.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Austin Community College Scholarships (General)

A large variety of awards for students attending ACC.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Austin Rodeo Youth Scholarships

Supports Texas youth involved in rodeo, agriculture, and leadership.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Agriculture
Community Leadership
Scholarship

Austin Technology Council Scholarship

Scholarship for students pursuing tech industry careers.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Technology
STEM
Scholarship

AvaCare Medical Scholarship

For students pursuing healthcare-related fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Healthcare
Nursing
Scholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship (Equitable Excellence)

National scholarship for students demonstrating impact and leadership.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Leadership
Scholarship

Balfour Beatty Construction Scholarship

Supports students pursuing careers in construction.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Construction Management
Engineering
Scholarship

Baylor Scott & White Healthcare Scholarship

Awards for students studying health sciences.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Healthcare
Nursing
Scholarship

B Davis Scholarship

Easy essay-based scholarship open to students worldwide.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

DiGregorio Family Foundation Scholarship

Rewards students with exceptional achievements and financial need.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

EMERGE Fellowship Scholarship

Supports high-achieving first-generation students in Texas.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Engebretson Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for exceptional high school seniors with financial need.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

ETV (Education & Training Voucher) Foster Care Scholarship

Provides funds for youth who aged out of foster care.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Foster Youth Support
Scholarship

Evans Scholars Foundation (Caddie Scholarship)

Full tuition and housing for golf caddies with strong academics.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Leadership
Scholarship

ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship

Supports students pursuing engineering degrees.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Engineering
STEM
Scholarship

Fastweb National Scholarships

Major scholarship database with numerous awards for all students.

International
Varies
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Find Your Grind Scholarship

Awards students exploring career identity and passions.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
Career Exploration
General Academic
Scholarship

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship

Scholarships for student-athletes who demonstrate leadership.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Athletics
Leadership
Scholarship

Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood) Scholarships

Awards for students connected to Fort Cavazos military community.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Military Families
General Academic
Scholarship

Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression (FIRE) Essay Contest

Essay-based scholarship about free speech and civil liberties.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Civics
Writing
Scholarship

Frame My Future Scholarship

Creative scholarship where students submit visual pieces.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Creative Expression
Scholarship

Future Engineers - NASA Challenges

NASA-hosted STEM challenges with scholarship prizes.

International
Varies
FreeOnline
STEM
Engineering
Scholarship

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Prestigious award for students embodying leadership and character.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Public Service
Scholarship

General Electric (GE) STAR Awards

Scholarships for children of GE employees entering STEM fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Engineering
Scholarship

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Honors students making a significant positive impact on their communities.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Community Service
Leadership
Scholarship

Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)

Selective summer program with scholarship support for aspiring CS majors.

USA
Summer
FreeIn-person
Computer Science
STEM
Scholarship

Google Lime Scholarship

Supports disabled students pursuing CS degrees.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Computer Science
Disability Support
Scholarship

Green Capital Undergraduate Scholarship

Funds students passionate about sustainability and the environment.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Scholarship

Green Mountain Humanitarian Scholarship

Supports students deeply committed to humanitarian work.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
Community Service
Social Impact
Scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

Major national scholarship for Latino students with strong academics.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Supports students who have overcome significant hardships.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Leadership
Scholarship

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship

Awards Texas students participating in agriculture and leadership programs.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Agriculture
Leadership
Scholarship

House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for students pursuing careers in music or entertainment.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Music
Arts
Scholarship

Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) Scholarship

Supports high school seniors pursuing real estate or business fields.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
Business
Real Estate
Scholarship

Innovation in Education Scholarship

Monthly scholarship for students demonstrating creativity and innovation.

International
Monthly
FreeOnline
General Academic
Innovation
Scholarship

International Youth Foundation Scholarships

Supports youth impacting communities worldwide.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
Leadership
Global Development
Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF)

Awards Muslim students entering fields that influence public opinion.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Film
Law
Scholarship

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Multi-year scholarship for minority students showing leadership potential.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Public Service
Scholarship

James Beard Foundation Scholarship

Supports students aiming for careers in culinary and food studies.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Culinary Arts
Hospitality
Scholarship

Jane Austen Society Essay Scholarship

Essay scholarship for students analyzing Austen's works.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Literature
Writing
Scholarship

JAXA Aerospace Scholarship

Supports international students pursuing aerospace and engineering studies.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
Aerospace
STEM
Scholarship

Jewish Community Center Texas Scholarships

Local scholarships supporting Jewish students in Texas.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Leadership
Scholarship

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

National essay contest about political courage.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Civics
Writing
Scholarship

Jose Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant

Merit-based scholarship for Hispanic students in Florida.

USA - Florida
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Joy Kingston Foundation Fashion Scholarship

Supports students pursuing careers in fashion design and textiles.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Fashion
Design
Scholarship

Junior Achievement Scholarship

Awards students participating in Junior Achievement programs.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Business
Entrepreneurship
Scholarship

KFC Foundation Scholarships (REACH Educational Grant)

Scholarships for KFC employees pursuing college degrees.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Kids' Chance Scholarship

Supports children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)

Scholarships for students of Korean descent demonstrating academic excellence.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Scholarship

Scholarships supporting students connected to U.S. veterans.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory

Database of scholarships for Latino students across the U.S.

USA
Varies
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Law Enforcement Family Scholarship

Supports students whose parents serve in law enforcement.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Criminal Justice
Scholarship

LeRoy Greeson Scholarship (RRISD)

Local scholarship supporting Round Rock ISD students.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Life Lessons Scholarship (Life Happens)

Supports students who have lost a parent or guardian.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Live Más Scholarship (Taco Bell Foundation)

Awards students for creative passions—no GPA or essay required.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
Innovation
Creativity
Scholarship

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

For students pursuing engineering, physics, and computer science.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Engineering
Scholarship

Lowe's Foundation Skills USA Scholarship

Supports students training in skilled trades.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Trades
Technical Careers
Scholarship

Mabel F. McKinney Memorial Scholarship (Texas)

PTA-sponsored scholarship for Texas students.

USA - Texas
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Supports children of U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

For Hispanic students with academic excellence and community involvement.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Leadership
Scholarship

Mensa Foundation Scholarship

Essay-based scholarship awarded based on goals and writing.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Writing
Scholarship

Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Supports disabled students pursuing tech and engineering careers.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Computer Science
Scholarship

Million Dollar Teacher Project Scholarship

Supports students pursuing careers in K–12 education.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Education
Teaching
Scholarship

Model UN National High School Essay Contest

Essay contest run by the United States Institute of Peace.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
International Relations
Writing
Internship

NASA High School Internship Program

NASA offers year-round high school internships at its various centers, allowing students to work on real-world STEM projects with NASA professionals (most positions provide a stipend).

USA
Year-round
PaidHybrid
Aerospace
Engineering
Internship

Microsoft Discovery Program

A 4-week paid summer internship at Microsoft for graduating high school seniors, introducing them to careers in technology through hands-on projects and mentorship (participants earn about $20/hour).

USA
4 weeks
PaidIn-person
Computer Science
Technology
Internship

Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)

Google's CSSI is a four-week online program for high school seniors (especially from underrepresented groups) to learn computer science fundamentals, engage in workshops, and connect with peers and industry experts.

USA
4 weeks
FreeOnline
Computer Science
Internship

Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)

An 8-week research internship where high school students (age ≥15) are paired with GMU faculty mentors to conduct STEM research, develop science communication skills, and possibly even contribute to published work.

USA
8 weeks
FreeHybrid
STEM
Science
Internship

Johns Hopkins APL ASPIRE Internship

The ASPIRE program places high school juniors and seniors (US citizens) in a research project at JHU's Applied Physics Lab, working with mentors on real engineering problems in a professional lab setting (unlike many internships, this program is unpaid).

USA
Summer
FreeIn-person
Applied Physics
Engineering
Internship

Nuffield Research Placements

A UK-wide program that offers Year 12 students a 4–6 week summer research internship in STEM fields, placing them in universities, research institutes or industry labs to work alongside scientists and engineers (students from low-income backgrounds can receive a bursary during the placement).

United Kingdom
4-6 weeks
FreeIn-person
STEM
Science
Internship

Stanford AIMI Summer Research Internship

A two-week virtual internship where students collaborate with Stanford's Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging to apply AI solutions to real medical problems, honing coding and data science skills under the guidance of leading researchers (extremely competitive admission).

USA
2 weeks
FreeOnline
AI
Medicine
Internship

Medicine Encompassed

An student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers high school students volunteer 'internships' in various medical committees and projects, aiming to build awareness of medical careers and develop skills in biology, STEAM, and healthcare through content creation and community outreach (unpaid, volunteer experience).

Global
Flexible
FreeOnline
Medicine
Healthcare
Internship

Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences

A competitive 5-week virtual internship for high school juniors and seniors to learn about neurology and neurosurgery — interns attend online lectures, learn lab techniques, and receive mentorship from Johns Hopkins medical professionals (focus on brain science research).

USA
5 weeks
FreeOnline
Neuroscience
Medicine
Internship

Ladder Internship Program

Ladder is a selective internship program (founded by Harvard alumni) that connects high school students with high-growth startups and nonprofits around the world; interns work 8 weeks virtually on meaningful projects in industries ranging from tech and AI to marketing and journalism, receiving mentorship and real-world experience.

Global
8 weeks
FreeOnline
Business
Entrepreneurship
Internship

Virtual Internships Foundations

A 4-week remote internship program for students aged 14–18 that provides career exploration and professional development – participants work ~15 hours/week on company projects to build skills in their field of interest, all through a structured virtual platform (flexible scheduling throughout the year).

Global
4 weeks
FreeOnline
Business
Technology
Internship

Forage Virtual Work Experiences

Forage offers free online 'virtual internship' programs (typically 5–6 hours each) with well-known companies, allowing high school students to simulate real workplace tasks at Fortune 500 firms and gain resume-enhancing experience and skills at their own pace.

Global
5-6 hours
FreeOnline
Business
Finance
Internship

U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Program

The Pathways program provides paid internships for students to explore federal careers – for example, high school applicants can serve as Student Trainees in agencies like Health and Human Services, in tracks such as administration, public health, or IT.

USA
Varies
PaidIn-person
Government
Public Service
Internship

Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) Internships

FPRI offers high school (and college) students 3-month internships at its prestigious think tank, pairing each intern with a scholar to work on foreign policy research and analysis; interns may work in-person or remotely and participate in seminars with experts (a limited number of need-based stipends are available).

USA
3 months
FreeHybrid
International Relations
Policy
Internship

Bank of America Student Leaders

A highly regarded program that selects over 300 high school juniors and seniors across the U.S. for an eight-week paid summer internship at a local nonprofit organization, followed by a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. (aimed at developing civic leadership and workforce skills).

USA
8 weeks
PaidIn-person
Leadership
Community Service
Internship

EnergyMag Internship

EnergyMag offers unpaid virtual internships for high school students to research and analyze topics in the renewable energy and energy storage sector, allowing interns to contribute to blog articles and industry reports that promote a sustainable energy future.

Global
Flexible
FreeOnline
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Internship

Seaside Sustainability Internships

Seaside Sustainability is a nonprofit that enables students worldwide to intern remotely on environmental projects – from researching climate adaptation strategies and writing sustainability newsletters to developing educational programs – giving young people hands-on experience in environmental advocacy and leadership.

Global
Flexible
FreeOnline
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Internship

United Planet Virtual Internship

United Planet's virtual internship/volunteer program connects students (16+) with initiatives in global health, environmental sustainability, or children's education across different countries, helping broaden cultural understanding while contributing to community projects around the world.

Global
Flexible
FreeOnline
Global Health
Environmental Science
Internship

Smithsonian High School Internships

The Smithsonian Institution offers various internship opportunities for high school students at the world's largest museum and research complex – positions are available across museums (Natural History, Art, Air & Space, etc.) in roles from education and curation to digital media, with formats ranging from in-person to virtual.

USA
Varies
FreeHybrid
Arts
History
Internship

Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Internship

A highly selective internship at the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center where high school graduates (18+) and college students work on Asian-Pacific American art, history, and culture projects – interns assist with museum programming, exhibition research, outreach, and more, and receive a stipend of about $850/week.

USA
Summer
PaidIn-person
Arts
History
Internship

Metropolitan Museum of Art High School Internship

The Met's high school internship program offers paid opportunities (open to 10th–11th graders from NY, NJ, CT) to work part-time in the museum over 10 weeks, allowing students to connect with art and museum professionals, develop skills, and gain work experience across various departments (interns receive a stipend upon completion).

USA
10 weeks
PaidIn-person
Arts
Museum Studies
Competition

US Biology Olympiad (USABO)

This is an online summer competition focused on research, STEM and science. It aims to identify and inspire life‑science leaders and runs mid‑June to early July.

USA
Mid-June to early July
FreeOnline
Biology
Science
Competition

American Rocketry Challenge

Recognized as the world's largest rocket competition for middle‑ and high‑school students, it focuses on STEM, design and engineering. Teams design and launch model rockets, with registration typically closing in early December.

USA
Annual (registration closes early December)
FreeIn-person
STEM
Engineering
Competition

VEX V5 Robotics Competition

This in‑person robotics contest asks teams to design, build and program robots to compete on a 12×12‑foot field. The competition emphasises coding, engineering and teamwork, and can be a high time commitment.

Global
Year-round
FreeIn-person
Robotics
Engineering
Competition

Ayn Rand Essay Contests

A series of online writing competitions where students from around the world submit essays exploring themes and characters in Ayn Rand's novels. There are substantial prizes (up to $25,000) and rolling deadlines.

Global
Rolling deadlines
PaidOnline
Writing
Literature
Competition

Zero Robotics Competition

A coding and science contest created by MIT that invites students to write algorithms controlling SPHERES satellites aboard the International Space Station. Teams develop and test their code through simulations before competing in the finals.

Global
Annual
FreeOnline
Computer Science
Robotics
Competition

HOSA Competitive Events

These competitions focus on healthcare, leadership and science. Events run from January through June and give students an opportunity to develop and showcase skills across health‑science, emergency preparedness and leadership categories.

USA
January through June
FreeIn-person
Healthcare
Medicine
Competition

Sony World Photography Awards – Youth

An online international photography contest for young photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and the competition aims to discover and promote new photographic talent. Winners receive Sony digital‑imaging equipment and exhibition opportunities.

Global
Annual
FreeOnline
Photography
Arts
Competition

Creative Communication Poetry Contest

A national writing contest open to U.S. students in grades K‑9. It's free to enter, with submissions limited to poems of 21 lines or fewer on any topic (excluding graphic or illegal themes).

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Writing
Poetry
Competition

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

The nation's most prestigious science competition where high school researchers submit original STEM projects.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
Science
STEM
Competition

Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF)

The world's largest international high school science competition featuring finalists from over 70 countries.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
STEM
Science
Competition

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

A national competition recognizing exceptional teen artists and writers across multiple creative categories.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Arts
Writing
Competition

Google Science Fair

A global online STEM competition encouraging students to solve real-world problems with science.

Global
Annual
PaidOnline
Science
Technology
Competition

Conrad Challenge

A global innovation competition where teams design entrepreneurial solutions to major world issues.

Global
Annual
FreeHybrid
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Competition

BioGENEius Challenge

A premier biotech competition where students present groundbreaking research to industry leaders.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
Biotechnology
Science
Competition

MIT THINK Scholars Program

A program supporting student-led STEM research projects through mentorship and funding.

USA
Annual
PaidHybrid
STEM
Research
Competition

American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)

A series of math exams that lead students into the pathway toward the US Math Olympiad.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Mathematics
STEM
Competition

USAPhO – USA Physics Olympiad

A rigorous national physics competition identifying the strongest students for the international team.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Physics
Science
Competition

International Geography Bee / Geography Olympiad

A global academic competition testing students' knowledge of geography, cultures, and world history.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Geography
Social Sciences
Competition

National History Day

A national project-based competition where students create exhibits, documentaries, papers, and performances.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
History
Social Sciences
Competition

Quiz Bowl (NAQT)

A buzzer-based academic competition covering science, history, literature, art, and pop culture.

USA
Year-round
FreeIn-person
General Academics
Humanities
Competition

National Science Bowl (DOE)

A fast-paced team competition where students solve complex science and math problems.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
Science
Mathematics
Competition

NASA App Development Challenge

A NASA-hosted coding challenge where students build space-related software using real NASA data.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Computer Science
Space Science
Competition

Technovation Girls

A global tech-entrepreneurship competition where girls build apps and launch startups solving community issues.

Global
Annual
FreeHybrid
Computer Science
Entrepreneurship
Competition

Future Problem Solving Program (FPS)

A competition challenging students to design solutions to future world problems using critical thinking.

International
Annual
FreeHybrid
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Competition

All American High School Film Festival

The largest film festival for high school filmmakers, showcasing student films in Times Square theaters.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Film
Media
Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition

A worldwide robotics league where teams build advanced robots to compete in themed engineering challenges.

Global
Year-round
FreeIn-person
Robotics
Engineering
Competition

DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC)

A premiere global business competition for high school students featuring role-plays, tests, and presentations in business and marketing scenarios.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Business
Entrepreneurship
Competition

Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition

Students form virtual companies and present business plans before judges simulating real-world entrepreneurship.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Business
Entrepreneurship
Competition

National High School Ethics Bowl

A team debate competition where students work through complex ethical and societal dilemmas and articulate arguments.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Ethics
Philosophy
Competition

National Personal Finance Challenge

Teams compete in quizzes and case-studies to demonstrate knowledge of budgeting, investing, credit, and other financial fundamentals.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Personal Finance
Economics
Competition

Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

Students use virtual portfolios to develop and pitch long-term investment strategies for a hypothetical client over several weeks.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Finance
Investment
Competition

Trading Day High School Investment Competition

Teams manage a mock portfolio with play money over a month, competing to build the top-performing portfolio.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Finance
Investment
Competition

Federal Reserve High School Challenge

Students write team academic papers exploring economic policy themes; finalists may publish in the New York Fed's student journal.

USA
Annual
FreeHybrid
Economics
Policy
Competition

National Economics Challenge (NEC)

A multi-stage tournament testing students' knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and global economic issues.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Economics
Competition

The Stock Market Game

Students use virtual money to trade stocks and build portfolios — a practical simulation to learn investing in a risk-free environment.

USA
Year-round
FreeOnline
Finance
Economics
Competition

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The most prestigious global mathematics competition for high schoolers, challenging participants with extremely advanced math problems in proof-based formats.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Mathematics
Competition

International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC)

Students collaborate in teams to develop real-world mathematical models and solutions within a fixed time window.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Competition

Harvard–MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)

A very competitive annual math tournament featuring individual and team rounds, with algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and problem-solving challenges.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Mathematics
Competition

Math Kangaroo International Math Contest

A large-scale worldwide math competition covering topics from elementary to high school — accessible, fun yet challenging.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Mathematics
Competition

TEAMS Competition

Team-based challenge combining math, science, and engineering to solve real-world design tasks and problem-sets.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Mathematics
Competition

Science Olympiad

A team-based STEM competition with hands-on labs, problem-solving events, and tests across different science/engineering topics.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Science
Engineering
Competition

Chemistry Olympiad

Advanced chemistry exams and lab challenges for high schoolers; top students may be selected for international chemistry competitions.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Chemistry
Science
Competition

International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)

Top physics students compete internationally through challenging theoretical and experimental physics exams.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Physics
Science
Competition

International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

A global competition for high school biology students, covering molecular biology, ecology, physiology, and more, culminating in medals for top performers.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Biology
Science
Competition

Blue Ocean Competition

A worldwide virtual entrepreneurship competition where students pitch business ideas via video presentation.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Entrepreneurship
Business
Competition

Diamond Challenge for High School Entrepreneurs

A competition encouraging young innovators to create socially impactful business ideas — free to enter with substantial prize/support for winners.

International
Annual
PaidHybrid
Entrepreneurship
Business
Competition

Congressional App Challenge

A national competition where students design and code original apps to showcase innovation in CS to members of Congress.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Computer Science
Programming
Competition

CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition

A cybersecurity challenge where teams must secure virtual networks by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Competition

BEST Robotics Competition

A robotics challenge where students design, build, and present robots while strengthening teamwork and engineering skills.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Robotics
Engineering
Competition

International Bridge Building Contest

A hands-on engineering competition where students design and construct model bridges evaluated for strength and efficiency.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Design
Competition

International Psychology Olympiad

A global contest testing students on psychological theory and their ability to apply concepts to real-world problems.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Psychology
Social Sciences
Competition

Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition

A psychology-themed essay competition where students analyze prompts and submit original argumentative essays.

UK
Annual
FreeOnline
Psychology
Writing
Competition

Harvard National Speech & Debate Tournament

One of the nation's most prestigious debate tournaments drawing top speakers from across the country.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Debate
Public Speaking
Competition

World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC)

The premier global debate championship where teams from 70+ countries debate world issues in a competitive format.

International
Annual
FreeIn-person
Debate
International Relations
Competition

National Speech and Debate Tournament

The largest academic competition in the world, featuring thousands of students across debate and speech categories.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Debate
Public Speaking
Competition

Brain Awareness Video Contest

A creative contest where students create short videos that explain neuroscience concepts in engaging ways.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Neuroscience
Filmmaking
Competition

Illinois State University Fashion Design Competition

A fashion creation competition where students submit original garments and compete for scholarships.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
Fashion Design
Art
Competition

Youth Art Contest (Ned Smith Center)

A wildlife art contest allowing students to submit 2-D artwork based on annual nature themes.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Visual Arts
Nature Illustration
Competition

YoungArts National Competition

A prestigious arts competition offering awards, mentorship, and fellowships to young creatives in all artistic disciplines.

USA
Annual
PaidHybrid
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Competition

Doodle for Google

A national art contest where students create Google homepage doodles for a chance to win a scholarship and nationwide recognition.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Visual Arts
Illustration
Competition

John Locke Institute Essay Competition

A world-renowned essay competition encouraging deep thinking and persuasive argumentation across academic disciplines.

UK
Annual
PaidOnline
Philosophy
Politics
Competition

The Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose

A selective writing competition recognizing outstanding high school works in poetry and prose.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Writing
Poetry
Competition

Fresh Voices Poetry Competition

A poetry contest connecting young poets with professional mentorship and national recognition.

USA
Annual
FreeOnline
Poetry
Creative Writing
Competition

Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers

A prestigious poetry competition exclusively for high school sophomores and juniors, offering publication and workshops.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Poetry
Creative Writing
Competition

National Young Composers Challenge

A major composition contest where teens submit original works for orchestra or ensemble to be performed by professionals.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Music Composition
Music
Competition

ASTA National Solo Competition

A performance competition showcasing top young string soloists and chamber groups.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Music
Strings Performance
Competition

National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA)

An elite national youth orchestra selecting the top teen musicians for world-class training and global concert tours.

USA
Annual
PaidIn-person
Orchestral Music
Music Performance
Competition

Taiwan Fashion Design Award

A global competition recognizing innovative and sustainable garment design from emerging designers.

Taiwan
Annual
PaidOnline
Fashion Design
Sustainability
Competition

Youth Fashion Show (East Texas State Fair)

A fashion competition where students showcase creative outfits across multiple categories at the Texas State Fair.

USA
Annual
FreeIn-person
Fashion
Design
Competition

Fashion Reimagined Competition

A fashion business pitch competition where students submit a 1–2 minute brand video to win scholarships.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Design
Competition

Virtual Enterprises International (VE International)

A business plan challenge where students run virtual companies and pitch to judges in a simulated startup environment.

USA
Annual
FreeHybrid
Business
Entrepreneurship
Competition

Annual DNA Day Essay Contest

A genetics writing contest where students analyze an annual prompt and submit essays exploring key concepts in DNA science.

USA
Annual
PaidOnline
Biology
Genetics
Scholarship

A+ Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Scholarship for A+FCU members or dependents planning to pursue higher education.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Finance
General Academic
Scholarship

A+FCU Round Rock High School Scholarship

Scholarship for Round Rock High School seniors who are A+FCU members.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship

Award for students committed to preventing workplace discrimination.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Law
Social Justice
Scholarship

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Essay-based scholarship open to students worldwide pursuing post-secondary education.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

ACC – Raymond Horley Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship offered through Austin Community College.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

ACHCA National Scholarship

Supports future leaders in nursing home and healthcare administration.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Healthcare Administration
Scholarship

ACWA California-Nevada Scholarship

Awards students pursuing water-related fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Environmental Science
Water Resources
Scholarship

Adobe Design Circle Scholarships

Supports students pursuing careers in design, UX, and creative fields.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
Design
Digital Arts
Scholarship

AdventHealth Leadership Promotion

Leadership-oriented support for students pursuing health careers.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Healthcare
Leadership
Scholarship

AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship

Scholarships for STEM-focused high school seniors entering STEM majors.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Scholarship

AGL Overcomer Scholarship

Supports students who have overcome personal or academic adversity.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

AISES Scholarship Program

STEM scholarships for Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Indigenous Studies
Scholarship

Alisa's Angels Scholarship

For students demonstrating outstanding community service.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Community Service
General Academic
Scholarship

All American Sports Scholarship

Scholarship for student-athletes excelling in sports and academics.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
Athletics
Scholarship

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

For underrepresented minority students pursuing chemistry-related fields.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Chemistry
STEM
Scholarship

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship

Essay contest open to U.S. high school students.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

Easy-entry scholarship requiring reading fire safety information.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
Safety Engineering
General Academic
Scholarship

American Indian College Fund Scholarships

Awards for Native American students attending tribal or accredited colleges.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Indigenous Studies
Scholarship

American Legion Scholarships (Texas)

Scholarships for Texas students connected to American Legion programs.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Military Service
Scholarship

American Meteorological Society – Freshman Scholarship

Supports students pursuing atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Meteorology
STEM
Scholarship

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition

Essay competition for Texas students highlighting African American history.

USA
1 time award
FreeIn-person
Writing
History
Scholarship

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Prestigious scholarship for students pursuing research careers in STEM.

USA
1-2 years
FreeIn-person
STEM
Research
Scholarship

Beat the Odds Scholarship (Children's Defense Fund)

Supports students who have overcome significant adversity.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Social Justice
Scholarship

Bezos Scholars Program

Leadership program and scholarship for creative student leaders.

USA
1 year
FreeHybrid
Leadership
Innovation
Scholarship

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship

Scholarship for student-athletes in any sport.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
Athletics
Scholarship

Bill of Rights Institute – We the Students Essay Contest

National essay contest promoting civic understanding.

USA
1 time award
FreeOnline
Civics
Writing
Scholarship

Black College Expo Scholarships

Scholarships awarded during the National Black College Expo events.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
HBCU Support
Scholarship

Blinded Veterans Association Scholarship

Supports children and spouses of blinded veterans.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Military Families
Scholarship

Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Foundation Scholarships

Supports Texas students entering health and public service fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Healthcare
Public Health
Scholarship

Boren Awards (National Security Education Program)

Funds students to study critical languages abroad.

USA
1 semester - 1 year
FreeIn-person
International Studies
Language
Scholarship

BP Global STEM Scholarship

Supports students pursuing STEM careers, especially energy fields.

International
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Engineering
Scholarship

BRACT Texas Women in STEM Scholarship

Awards Texas female students entering STEM programs.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
STEM
Women in STEM
Scholarship

Breakthrough Central Texas Scholarship

Supports low-income Central Texas students on the path to college.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Build a Better Future Scholarship (HonorsGradU)

Students submit a community improvement project to earn scholarships.

International
1 time award
FreeOnline
Community Service
Design Thinking
Scholarship

Burger King Scholars Program

Awards scholarships to students demonstrating community involvement.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Cameron Impact Scholarship

Full tuition scholarship for impact-driven leaders.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Public Service
Scholarship

Capital One Coders Program Scholarship

Supports students participating in coding and CS programs.

USA
1 year
FreeOnline
Coding
STEM
Scholarship

Carson Scholars Fund

Award for students with high academic achievement and influence.

USA
1 time award
FreeIn-person
Academic Excellence
Community Service
Scholarship

Cirkled In Scholarship

Easy application scholarship open to all students worldwide.

International
Multiple awards
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

One of the most prestigious scholarships for exceptional high school leaders.

USA
$20,000
FreeIn-person
Leadership
General Academic
Scholarship

College Board BigFuture Scholarships

Scholarships earned by completing simple college-planning tasks.

USA
Multiple awards
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

College JumpStart Scholarship

Easy-entry merit-based scholarship open to all students.

International
$1,500
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

College Raptor Scholarship

Scholarship awarded for using College Raptor's college planning tools.

USA
$2,500
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Community Foundation of Texas Scholarships

Variety of local scholarships for Texas students.

USA - Texas
Varies
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Scholarships

Supports Tennessee students in multiple academic areas.

USA - Tennessee
Varies
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

Compassion & Justice Scholarship

Award for students dedicated to community justice and advocacy.

International
Varies
FreeOnline
Social Justice
Community Service
Scholarship

ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholarship

Supports future leaders in engineering and energy innovation.

USA
$5,000-$10,000
FreeIn-person
STEM
Energy
Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for Black students pursuing various fields of study.

USA
Varies
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Arts
Scholarship

Coolidge Scholarship

Full-ride scholarship for high-achieving juniors with strong academics.

USA
Full-ride (4 years)
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Merit
Scholarship

Courage to Grow Scholarship

Monthly scholarship awarded based on short essays.

International
$500 monthly
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Awards students who produce significant original work in academics or the arts.

USA
$10,000-$50,000
FreeIn-person
STEM
Literature
Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships

Numerous scholarships in multiple fields for U.S. students.

USA
Varies
FreeIn-person
History
Nursing
Scholarship

Dell Scholars Program

Provides scholarship funds plus personal, academic, and financial coaching.

USA
$20,000 + support
FreeIn-person
General Academic
First-Generation Support
Scholarship

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

Scholarship competition for young women focusing on leadership and talent.

USA
Varies
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Performing Arts
Scholarship

DoSomething.org Scholarships

Earn scholarships by completing quick community-action campaigns.

International
Varies
FreeOnline
Community Service
Scholarship

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship

For Texas students working on environmental and litter-prevention initiatives.

USA - Texas
$2,000-$6,000
FreeIn-person
Environmental Stewardship
Community Leadership
Scholarship

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Students submit videos explaining their goals for a chance at major tuition awards.

USA
$100,000
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Dream.US Scholarship

Supports undocumented/DACA students with strong academic potential.

USA
Up to $33,000
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Immigrant Support
Scholarship

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Major national merit scholarship awarded by the Elks Foundation.

USA
$4,000-$50,000
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

NAACP Scholarships

Large portfolio of scholarships for African American students across fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

National Beta Club Scholarship

Scholarships for Beta Club members showing academic and service excellence.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Community Service
Scholarship

National Co-op Scholarship Program

Awards students entering partner universities offering co-op programs.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Engineering
Business
Scholarship

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarship

Scholarships for Eagle Scouts demonstrating leadership and service.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Leadership
Community Service
Scholarship

National FFA Scholarship Program

Scholarships for students engaged in agricultural education.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Agriculture
Leadership
Scholarship

National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship

Awards for high-achieving NHS members.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Leadership
General Academic
Scholarship

National Merit Scholarship Program

Prestigious scholarship based on PSAT/NMSQT performance.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
General Academic
Scholarship

National Space Club Scholarship

Supports students pursuing aerospace and astronautics careers.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Aerospace
STEM
Scholarship

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Scholarships

Scholarships for Black students entering engineering and STEM fields.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Engineering
STEM
Scholarship

National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships

Wide range of awards for high-achieving students worldwide.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

Navy ROTC Scholarship

Full tuition scholarship for students committing to Naval service.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Military
Leadership
Scholarship

NIAAA Scholarship

Awards student-athletes who demonstrate leadership and excellence.

USA
1 year
FreeIn-person
Athletics
Leadership
Scholarship

Niche No-Essay Scholarship

Easy-entry monthly scholarship available to all students.

International
Monthly
FreeOnline
General Academic
Scholarship

NROTC Marine Option Scholarship

Scholarship for students aspiring to become Marine Corps officers.

USA
4 years
FreeIn-person
Military
Leadership
Scholarship

NSHSS STEAM Scholarships

Awards students pursuing STEAM fields globally.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
STEM
Arts
Scholarship

NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth)

Fully funded U.S. Department of State program to study critical languages abroad.

International
Summer or academic year
FreeIn-person
International Studies
Languages
Scholarship

Nvidia High School Scholarship – Future AI Innovators

Supports students pursuing artificial intelligence and computing.

International
1 year
FreeOnline
AI
STEM
Scholarship

NYT STEM Writing Contest

Essay contest for students who explain STEM ideas in compelling ways.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Writing
STEM
Scholarship

Ocean Awareness Contest (Bow Seat)

Awards students creating art or writing about ocean conservation.

International
Annual
FreeOnline
Environmental Science
Art