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Academic Competitions

Explore academic competitions that spark curiosity, build confidence, and help you stand out—from essay prizes and Olympiads to global challenges and subject-specific contests, find opportunities that stretch your thinking and boost your university application.

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Find the Perfect Business Competition for High School Students: 7 Opportunities to Innovate

Find the Perfect Business Competition for High School Students: 7 Opportunities to Innovate

10 History Competitions for High School Students

10 History Competitions for High School Students

15 Creative Writing Competitions for High School Students

15 Creative Writing Competitions for High School Students

Top 10 Public Speaking and Debate Competitions for High School Students

Top 10 Public Speaking and Debate Competitions for High School Students

50+ STEM Competitions for High School Students

50+ STEM Competitions for High School Students

Lisbon Teens Win Global Business Plan Competition with Tree-Planting Robots

Lisbon Teens Win Global Business Plan Competition with Tree-Planting Robots

Future Innovators Winning Entries: Business, Humanities and Creative Entries

Future Innovators Winning Entries: Business, Humanities and Creative Entries

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Future Innovators Challenge: Winning Entries in STEM

Future Innovators Challenge: Winning Entries in STEM

Congressional App Challenge: Full Details and Tips for Success

Congressional App Challenge: Full Details and Tips for Success

Imagine Cup Details and Key Takeaways for Participants

Imagine Cup Details and Key Takeaways for Participants

Conrad Challenge Competition Explained for Students

Conrad Challenge Competition Explained for Students

Bennington Young Writers Awards Guide for Aspiring Writers

Bennington Young Writers Awards Guide for Aspiring Writers

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Ayn Rand Essay Contest Essentials for Participants

Ayn Rand Essay Contest Essentials for Participants

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Overview and Essentials

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Overview and Essentials

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition Guide and Essentials

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition Guide and Essentials

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You Compete, Grow, and Stand Out.

  • Access curated competition lists tailored by subject, age, and skill level
  • Get insider tips on winning entries and what judges look for
  • Develop essay-writing, problem-solving, and presentation skills
  • Learn from mentors and past winners about how competitions shaped their paths

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