Opportunity category
Competitions for High School Students
Competitions give students a concrete goal to work toward and a stage to prove themselves. Whether it is a science olympiad, a hackathon, or an essay contest, placing well becomes a standout line on any application.
National Merit Scholarship Competition
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Students participate in a competition, taking the PSAT/NMSQT and competing for scholarships.
Science Fair Competition
The Franklin Institute
Students participate in a science fair competition, presenting their research projects and experiments to a panel of judges. They develop their scientific skills, learn from feedback, and compete for awards and recognition.
The Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad
High school students participate in a science competition, where they compete in events such as biology, chemistry, and physics. The competition takes place at various locations nationwide.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Scholastic
Students submit original artwork or writing, and compete for recognition and scholarships. They learn about self-expression, creativity, and career opportunities in the arts.
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science & the Public
Students submit original research projects in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and compete for scholarships and recognition. They learn about research design, data analysis, and scientific communication.