KPMG Private Enterprise • Deadline: 2026 cycle
The KPMG Global Tech Innovator Competition backs tech startups with mentorship and exposure. Find the official application link inside this guide.
National YoungArts • high-school • Deadline: 2026 cycle (confirm exact date on the official site) • Study in: United States
The National YoungArts Award is a US competition for teen artists across 10 disciplines. Find eligibility details and the official application link inside.
Regeneron • high school senior • Deadline: 2026/2027 cycle • Study in: United States
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a STEM research competition for US high school seniors. Find the official application link inside this article.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards • high school • Deadline: 2026/2027 cycle (confirm exact regional deadline on the official website) • Study in: US/Canada
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a national competition for grades 7-12 in the US and Canada. Find the official application link inside.
high-school • Deadline: 2026/2027 academic year • Study in: United States
The National History Day Contest offers grades 6-12 cash prizes and scholarships. See eligibility, benefits, and the official application link inside.
Ayn Rand Institute • high school, undergraduate, graduate • Deadline: 2026 contest cycle • Study in: United States
The Ayn Rand Institute essay contests offer cash prizes to students ages 13 and up. Full details and the official application link are inside.
high-school • Deadline: 2026 cycle (confirm exact date on the official website) • Study in: US
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge lets students aged 13-18 win a college scholarship with a 90-second science video. Official application link inside.
Gloria Barron Prize • high school • Deadline: 2026 cycle • Study in: United States
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes rewards young leaders behind service projects. Find eligibility and the official application link inside.
high school senior • Deadline: 2026/2027 academic year • Study in: United States
The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards recognize Latino high school seniors in the US. Read who qualifies and find the official application link inside.
high-school • Deadline: 2026 contest cycle (confirm exact date on the official site) • Study in: United States
The JFK Profile in Courage essay contest invites U.S. high school students to write on political courage. Find the official application link inside.
Google • high school • Deadline: 2026 cycle (confirm exact date on the official website) • Study in: United States
Doodle for Google is a U.S. K-12 art contest with a college scholarship for the national winner. Find the official application link inside.
VFW • high-school • Deadline: 31 October 2026 • Study in: United States
The VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship is an audio-essay contest for U.S. students in grades 9-12. Find eligibility and the official link inside.
Sony • Deadline: 2027 cycle
The Sony World Photography Awards 2027 is a global photo competition with prizes up to $25,000. Find the official application link inside this article.