https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/feeds Opportunities added to the AZ Student Opportunity Hub in the last 14 days (or the 50 most recent, whichever is more), newest first. en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:48:15 GMT AZ Student Opportunity Hub https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/a-voice-for-animals-contest-animal-welfare-institute https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/a-voice-for-animals-contest-animal-welfare-institute Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Animal Welfare Institute · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual essay and video contest on animal welfare issues and solutions for students ages 14 to 18 worldwide who are enrolled in school or home-schooled. Entrants write an essay of 1,400 to 1,500 words or make a 3 to 4 minute video. The 2026 contest ran February 2 to May 25, 2026 and the application is closed. Dates for the next contest are not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/achievement-awards-in-writing-national-council-of-teachers-of-english https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/achievement-awards-in-writing-national-council-of-teachers-of-english Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Council of Teachers of English · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 School-based writing award for high school sophomores and juniors, who must be nominated by an educator at their school and cannot nominate themselves. Nominated students submit writing on a yearly theme of up to ten pages. Nominations for the 2027 awards open in late October 2026 and close February 15, 2027, with results sent to nominating educators in mid-May. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/acm-csta-cutler-bell-prize-in-high-school-computing-computer-science-teachers-as https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/acm-csta-cutler-bell-prize-in-high-school-computing-computer-science-teachers-as Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and ACM · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national prize recognizing high school seniors who plan to pursue computer science or a related field, with separate tiers for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of experience. Up to nine winners are selected, three per tier, and receive scholarships of $4,500, $6,750 or $8,625. The application opens in mid-winter and closes in late winter or spring, and exact dates for the next cycle were not posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aea-educational-foundation-scholarships-aircraft-electronics-association-educati https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aea-educational-foundation-scholarships-aircraft-electronics-association-educati Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-04-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarships for high school seniors and college students who plan to attend or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft maintenance program. Applicants submit a transcript and a 300 word essay on why they want a career in avionics, and awards for these students go up to $5,000 toward tuition, books or tools. Some other awards on the page are limited to employees of member companies. Applications are due April 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aicpa-foundation-deca-student-scholarship-aicpa-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aicpa-foundation-deca-student-scholarship-aicpa-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: AICPA Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-03-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Two $1,000 scholarships go to high school seniors who are active DECA members and plan to major in accounting at an accredited two or four-year college. Applicants need an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, a free AICPA student affiliate membership, some financial need, and plans to enroll full time. The application opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 15, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aief-undergraduate-scholarship-american-indian-education-fund https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/aief-undergraduate-scholarship-american-indian-education-fund Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: American Indian Education Fund · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, where the student or one parent is enrolled and has documentation. Current and future full time undergraduates may apply, including incoming college freshmen, and a GPA between 2.0 and 3.5 is desirable. Awards are up to $2,000 per school year and students may reapply each year. The 2026 to 2027 application closed April 4, 2026, and next cycle dates are not posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/alpha-workshop-for-young-writers-alpha-workshop-for-young-writers https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/alpha-workshop-for-young-writers-alpha-workshop-for-young-writers Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Alpha Workshop for Young Writers · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-03-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Summer writing workshop that brings together 20 writers ages 14 to 19 who love science fiction, fantasy and horror. Applicants submit one original short story of 2,000 to 6,000 words, and applying is free. The 2026 workshop was held in person in Greensburg, Pennsylvania from July 15 to 26. Applications for 2027 are open February 1 to March 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/anne-ford-scholarship-national-center-for-learning-disabilities https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/anne-ford-scholarship-national-center-for-learning-disabilities Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: National Center for Learning Disabilities · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability who will enroll in a full-time bachelor's degree program in the fall can apply. The scholarship is $10,000, paid as $2,500 per year over four years, and financial need is considered. The sponsor says its scholarships typically open in October with applications due by early April, and dates for the next cycle are not yet posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/apprentice-ecologist-initiative-nicodemus-wilderness-project https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/apprentice-ecologist-initiative-nicodemus-wilderness-project Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Nicodemus Wilderness Project · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-08-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students lead or join an environmental cleanup or conservation project, photograph it, and submit an essay about the experience. Three scholarships totaling $1,750 are awarded each year for college tuition and fees, currently open to high school students in the Class of 2027 or 2028 from any state or country. The next essay deadline is August 31, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/apprentice-writer-susquehanna-university https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/apprentice-writer-susquehanna-university Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Susquehanna University · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Literary magazine at Susquehanna University that publishes writing and visual art by high school students. Students submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or visual art online on a rolling basis at any time of year, with up to 5 poems or images per submission, and should allow at least 6 months for a response. The magazine says it awards over $1,000 in prizes every year. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/arizona-state-poetry-society-youth-contest-arizona-state-poetry-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/arizona-state-poetry-society-youth-contest-arizona-state-poetry-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Arizona State Poetry Society · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Statewide poetry contest for Arizona students in grades 1 to 12, with no entry fee and no membership required. Students may submit up to three poems on any topic, and the grades 9 to 12 bracket awards $50, $30, and $20 for first through third place. The 2026 contest closed March 31, 2026, and the sponsor says it will offer the contest again in 2027. The contests page says the contest opens each year on February 15 but lists both April 15 and April 30 as the closing date, so confirm the date in the 2027 rules. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ashrae-high-school-senior-scholarships-ashrae https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ashrae-high-school-senior-scholarships-ashrae Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: ASHRAE · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-04-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Four $3,000 scholarships for high school seniors about to enter their first year of an engineering, pre-engineering or engineering technology program at a school that hosts an ASHRAE student branch or whose program is ABET accredited or equivalent. Applicants need a GPA of at least 3.0 or a class standing in the top 30 percent, a letter of acceptance from the university, three recommendation letters and an official transcript. The society lists April 1 as the application deadline for all of its scholarships, and no year is printed for the next cycle. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/automotive-aftermarket-scholarships-university-of-the-aftermarket-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/automotive-aftermarket-scholarships-university-of-the-aftermarket-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: University of the Aftermarket Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-03-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Graduating high school seniors who plan to study full time at an accredited US college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified automotive, heavy duty or collision repair school can apply. One online application, with a one page essay on career goals, is considered for multiple scholarships from the foundation and more than 30 other organizations, with awards from $250 to $10,000. There is no GPA requirement. Applications are due March 31, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/awm-student-essay-contest-association-for-women-in-mathematics https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/awm-student-essay-contest-association-for-women-in-mathematics Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Association for Women in Mathematics · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An essay contest in which students write a biography of about 500 to 1,000 words based mainly on an interview they conduct with a woman, or a person of an underrepresented gender identity, who works in or has retired from a mathematical sciences career. Middle school, high school, and undergraduate students can enter, with a category for grades 9 to 12. Submissions for the 2027 contest open November 1, 2026 and close February 1. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/babson-academy-summer-study-babson-college https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/babson-academy-summer-study-babson-college Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Babson College · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-02-12 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A three-week entrepreneurship program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are at least 15, offered July 12 to 30, 2027 either fully online or in person in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Students earn 4 college credits from Babson College. Applications open December 1, with a February 12, 2027 deadline for the in-person format and financial assistance and a March 12, 2027 deadline for the online format. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/beamline-for-schools-bl4s-cern https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/beamline-for-schools-bl4s-cern Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: CERN · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An international physics competition organised by CERN for teams of high school students; teams need at least 5 members and an adult coach, and only students aged 16 or older can travel to the laboratory. Teams write a proposal for an experiment to run at a particle accelerator beamline, and the teams with the best proposals win a trip to a research laboratory to carry it out. Participation is free. Proposals for the 2027 edition can be submitted from December 2026, with a deadline in March 2027 on a date not yet posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/beaver-works-summer-institute-bwsi-mit-lincoln-laboratory-and-mit-school-of-engi https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/beaver-works-summer-institute-bwsi-mit-lincoln-laboratory-and-mit-school-of-engi Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: MIT Lincoln Laboratory and MIT School of Engineering · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-03-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A four-week STEM summer program designed for students entering their senior year of high school, hosted by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the MIT School of Engineering. Students in 10th or 11th grade who live in the United States and attend high school there first complete free online prerequisite courses, then apply to project-based courses held virtually or in person at MIT. The 2027 program runs July 5 to August 1. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/berkeley-math-tournament-bmt-online-berkeley-math-tournament https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/berkeley-math-tournament-bmt-online-berkeley-math-tournament Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Berkeley Math Tournament · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-27 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An online, synchronous version of the Berkeley Math Tournament for students in 12th grade and below, held Saturday, December 5, 2026. Students compete in teams of up to 6, may register as a team of 1, and may form teams without a coach. Registration is on ContestDojo and closes November 27, 2026. The fee is $8 per student, and waivers are available for students facing financial hardship. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/bezos-scholars-program-bezos-family-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/bezos-scholars-program-bezos-family-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Bezos Family Foundation · Category: Other · Deadline: 2027-01-12 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A yearlong leadership development program for juniors at eligible U.S. public high schools, such as Title I schools or schools where at least 30% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Applicants need a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and at least one advanced course, and they nominate an educator from their school who takes part with them. Scholars attend an all-expenses-paid trip to Aspen, Colorado, June 23 to 29, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/blue-marble-review-blue-marble-review https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/blue-marble-review-blue-marble-review Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Blue Marble Review · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Online literary journal that publishes writing and art by students ages 13 to 22 four times a year. It accepts previously unpublished poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays, opinion pieces, travel writing, photography and art on a rolling basis. Contributors published online are paid $30 per piece, or $75 for cover art. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/calico-informatics-competition-calico-informatics-competition https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/calico-informatics-competition-calico-informatics-competition Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: CALICO Informatics Competition · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A programming contest held twice a year by a student group at UC Berkeley for students up to 12th grade. Teams of up to three people solve problems online, and the Fall 2026 contest is set for November 8, 2026. Anyone may enter, but only teams of pre-college students can win prizes, and the five highest-scoring teams receive gift cards. An optional in-person site requires a separate registration and a $20 fee, and online registration closes November 1, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/call-for-kindness-c4k-fellowship-riley-s-way-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/call-for-kindness-c4k-fellowship-riley-s-way-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Riley's Way Foundation · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A year-long fellowship for young people ages 13 to 23 who lead projects that make their schools, neighborhoods, and communities kinder. Fellows receive up to $5,000 in funding along with leadership development and mentorship, and the program includes an in-person leadership summit. For the 2026 to 2027 fellowship year, applications opened January 5 and closed March 1, so applications are currently closed. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/carnegie-youth-fellowship-icivics https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/carnegie-youth-fellowship-icivics Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: iCivics · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Paid national civic leadership fellowship for students in grades 9 to 12 who live in the United States. The fellowship runs August through May, beginning with a multi-day symposium in Washington, D.C. followed by online meetings twice a month, and fellows receive a stipend with travel, lodging, and program costs covered. Applications open each spring and are set to reopen in spring 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/carson-scholars-program-carson-scholars-fund https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/carson-scholars-program-carson-scholars-fund Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Carson Scholars Fund · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2026-12-16 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Merit scholarship for students in grades 4 through 11 at accredited K to 12 schools in the US who hold at least a 3.75 GPA and show humanitarian qualities through community service. Students cannot request applications directly, an educator nominates one student per school, or one per grade category at schools that serve multiple grade categories. Scholars receive a $1,000 college scholarship. In the 2026 to 2027 season, nominations run October 19 to December 16, 2026 and student applications are due January 13, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cdc-museum-public-health-academy-online-summer-course-david-j-sencer-cdc-museum https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cdc-museum-public-health-academy-online-summer-course-david-j-sencer-cdc-museum Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: David J. Sencer CDC Museum · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The CDC Museum offers this tuition-free online summer course in public health for students in the summer before their junior or senior year who are at least 16 on the first day. The 2026 course ran June 8 to 12 with 75 spots and live classes in Eastern Time. Applications for 2026 are closed, and details on the 2027 summer programs are expected in January 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/civics-essay-contest-federal-bar-association https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/civics-essay-contest-federal-bar-association Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Federal Bar Association · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An essay contest held each year in which students in grades 9 to 12 address a current civics topic in an essay of up to 1,000 words. It is open to public, private, parochial, charter, and home-schooled students in the United States and its territories. In the 2026 contest, scholarships of $1,500, $1,250, and $750 went to first, second, and third place. The 2026 contest is closed, and the next essay prompt is expected in January 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/climate-leaders-fellowship-rustic-pathways https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/climate-leaders-fellowship-rustic-pathways Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Rustic Pathways · Category: Other · Deadline: 2027-02-07 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 High school students join an 8-week online leadership program in which they design and carry out a volunteer climate project in their own community. The program takes about 2 to 3 hours per week, uses a pay-what-you-want model that lets students join at no cost, and awards a certificate of volunteer hours. The Spring 2027 cohort runs February 26 to April 26, 2027, with applications due February 7. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/college-horizons-college-horizons https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/college-horizons-college-horizons Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: College Horizons · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-01-25 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 College admissions workshop for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian high school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.00 GPA who are US citizens living in the United States and can document tribal enrollment or descent. The 2027 program has a remote session June 14 to 18 and sessions at Stanford University June 25 to 30 and Colorado College July 18 to 23. The only cost is round trip airfare to an in person session, and airfare aid is offered. Applications open November 2, 2026 and are due January 25, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/college-prep-scholars-program-questbridge https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/college-prep-scholars-program-questbridge Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: QuestBridge · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 QuestBridge runs this college preparation program for high school juniors attending school in the U.S., generally from households earning less than $65,000 a year for a family of four. Selected scholars get access to summer program scholarships, college admissions conferences, and personalized support ahead of the National College Match. The application is free, and applicants are notified by late April. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/coolidge-presidents-cup-calvin-coolidge-presidential-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/coolidge-presidents-cup-calvin-coolidge-presidential-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-05 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Two-day debate tournament in Washington, D.C. for students in grades 9 to 12 from any school, including homeschool and independent entries. Teams of two compete in the 2v2 Coolidge debate format on November 14 and 15, 2026, and the top eight teams earn cash scholarship prizes plus an invitation and paid travel to the 2027 Coolidge Cup national championship in Vermont. Registration closes November 5, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/courageous-persuaders-detroit-auto-dealers-association-education-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/courageous-persuaders-detroit-auto-dealers-association-education-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Detroit Auto Dealers Association Education Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-04-05 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 High school students create a commercial of 30 seconds or less that promotes safe driving, aimed at a middle school audience. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12, age 19 or under, who attend high school in the 48 contiguous states or Washington, D.C., entering alone or as a team. Awards open to students nationwide include a $2,500 Video of the Year scholarship, and videos are due April 5, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cref-student-scholarships-and-tool-grants-collision-repair-education-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cref-student-scholarships-and-tool-grants-collision-repair-education-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Collision Repair Education Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarships and tool grants for high school and college collision repair students. High school applicants must be seniors graduating in spring or summer of the application year who plan to attend a college collision program or go directly into a collision industry job. One application is considered for every scholarship and tool grant the student qualifies for. The 2026 cycle is closed and the page says applications reopen in January 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cs50x-cs50-s-introduction-to-computer-science-harvard-university-cs50 https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/cs50x-cs50-s-introduction-to-computer-science-harvard-university-cs50 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Harvard University (CS50) · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free, self-paced online introduction to computer science from Harvard University, open to anyone and described as best suited for learners ages 12 and up. Students work through eleven weeks of material, problem sets and a final project on their own schedule. Those who score at least 70 percent on every problem set and the final project earn a free CS50 Certificate. Work for the current term is due by June 30, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dear-poet-academy-of-american-poets https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dear-poet-academy-of-american-poets Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Academy of American Poets · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Education project held every National Poetry Month that invites students in grades 5 to 12 to write letters responding to poems written and read by award-winning poets. Students or their teachers submit the letters, every student receives a general response from the poet and a certificate, and selected letters get a personalized reply. Submissions for 2026 are closed, and 2027 dates have not been posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/distinguished-young-women-of-arizona-distinguished-young-women https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/distinguished-young-women-of-arizona-distinguished-young-women Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Distinguished Young Women · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-01-17 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Arizona level of a national scholarship program for high school girls that rewards scholastics, leadership and talent. Arizona participants must first take part in a qualifying local program. Applications are open for the Class of 2028 and later, Class of 2028 applications close January 17, 2027, and the sponsor says it costs nothing to enter. Arizona award amounts are not listed on the state page. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dragon-kim-fellowship-dragon-kim-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dragon-kim-fellowship-dragon-kim-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Dragon Kim Foundation · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A six month leadership training and mentoring program in which high school students in California, Nevada, or Arizona carry out a community service project of their own design. Students apply alone or in a group of two or three, attend three weekends of leadership and business training, and work with a dedicated mentor. Teams can budget up to $5,000 for the project. Applications for the 2027 fellowship open November 1, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dream-with-us-high-school-engineering-challenge-nasa-aeronautics-research-missio https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/dream-with-us-high-school-engineering-challenge-nasa-aeronautics-research-missio Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-08 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 NASA runs this aeronautics design challenge for teams of 3 to 7 students in grades 9 to 12, each with an adult coach. For the 2026 to 2027 season, teams design a cargo aircraft fueled by liquefied natural gas and write a proposal. Registration closes December 8, 2026, submissions are due January 25, 2027, and finalists present virtually in April 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/engebretson-foundation-scholarship-engebretson-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/engebretson-foundation-scholarship-engebretson-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Engebretson Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-03-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship for graduating seniors from US high schools who are US citizens and need financial assistance to attend a four year college. Applicants need an ACT composite of 28 or higher, or at least 1240 on the SAT, and a 3.75 GPA or a rank in the top 5 percent of the class. One senior receives $10,000 per semester for college tuition for one year and may reapply each year. Applications are accepted January 1 through March 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/euro-challenge-eu-delegation-to-the-united-states https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/euro-challenge-eu-delegation-to-the-united-states Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: EU Delegation to the United States · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-24 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national competition sponsored by the EU Delegation to the United States in which teams explore and present on the European Union and economic topics. Teams of three to five 9th and 10th graders compete with a faculty advisor, and Title 1 schools may also enter 11th and 12th graders. Schools register from August to February, Arizona is in the West region, and the 2027 semifinals and finals are April 19, 2027 in New York. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award-the-poetry-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award-the-poetry-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Poetry Society · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 International poetry award run from the United Kingdom for writers aged 11 to 17, open to entrants anywhere in the world and free to enter. International entrants may submit one poem of up to 40 lines. Each year 100 winners are chosen and receive society membership, poetry prizes and mentoring. The 2026 award closed July 31, 2026, and dates for the next award are not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gama-aviation-design-challenge-general-aviation-manufacturers-association-gama https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gama-aviation-design-challenge-general-aviation-manufacturers-association-gama Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-18 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national competition for U.S. high school teams that promotes careers in aviation. Participating schools receive free STEM curriculum that incorporates flight simulation and aircraft design. Each school may enter one team of at least three students, including at least two students of different genders unless the school is not coed, and registration is limited to the first 150 schools. Registration for the 2027 challenge closes December 18, 2026, and completed entries are due April 23, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gerard-k-o-neill-space-settlement-contest-national-space-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gerard-k-o-neill-space-settlement-contest-national-space-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Space Society · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A contest held annually since 1994 in which students up to 12th grade, from anywhere in the world, submit designs, research, essays, stories, models, or artwork about a free space settlement concept. Entries are submitted online beginning in December and must be received by February 15. There is a $15 entry fee that can be waived in hardship cases. The highest ranking entry whose students attend the ISDC conference receives a $5,000 scholarship. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/girls-who-code-pathways-girls-who-code https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/girls-who-code-pathways-girls-who-code Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: Girls Who Code · Category: Workshop · Deadline: 2026-12-16 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Free virtual program in which high school girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th graders and graduating seniors, complete self-paced courses in tracks such as AI, data science, cybersecurity, game design, or web development. Each course takes 3 to 6 hours. The fall 2026 session runs October 19 to December 4, 2026, and its application is closed. The spring 2027 session runs March 1 to April 16, 2027; early acceptance applications are due October 28, 2026, and general applications are due December 16, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/global-navigator-scholarship-ciee https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/global-navigator-scholarship-ciee Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: CIEE · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-01-20 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship toward tuition for CIEE high school summer study abroad programs, covering from $500 up to 100 percent of tuition based on financial need and academic merit. U.S. citizens and permanent residents living in the United States who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors may apply for summer 2027. Awards do not cover airfare, passport or visa fees, or spending money, and a $1,000 deposit is due on acceptance. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/global-stock-pitch-competition-young-investors-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/global-stock-pitch-competition-young-investors-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Young Investors Society · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-19 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A stock pitch contest for high school students, who compete individually or in teams of up to two by submitting a written report, a slide presentation and a video link. Students whose state has no event of its own register for the U.S. Open. Registration opens December 15, 2026 and closes February 19, 2027, with a $30 per person fee. The top 100 teams are invited to a summit in New York City on May 25 to 26, 2027, at their own travel expense. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gwi-innovation-academy-girls-with-impact https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/gwi-innovation-academy-girls-with-impact Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: Girls With Impact · Category: Workshop · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A live, online entrepreneurship and leadership program for young women and gender expansive youth ages 14 to 17. Over nine one-hour weekly classes, students develop their own project and graduate with a business plan and a digital micro-credential. Cohorts start throughout the 2026 to 2027 year, including January 12 and February 9, 2027. Tuition is on a sliding scale up to $995, with full assistance for households with income below $80,000. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/hagan-scholarship-hagan-scholarship-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/hagan-scholarship-hagan-scholarship-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Hagan Scholarship Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2026-12-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Need-based merit scholarship for students in the 2027 high school graduating class who attend a U.S. high school, have a 3.50 cumulative GPA, and come from a household whose 2025 adjusted gross income did not exceed $125,000. It provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters, and recipients must meet work requirements. The fall application deadline is December 1, 2026, and students may apply only once. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/harvard-model-united-nations-harvard-model-united-nations https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/harvard-model-united-nations-harvard-model-united-nations Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT School Event Organization: Harvard Model United Nations · Category: School Event · Deadline: 2026-11-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Four-day Model United Nations conference held in person in Boston from January 28 to 31, 2027. Applicants must be 13 or older and enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a high school, and attend in a delegation of up to 20 delegates with a faculty advisor. Late registration closes November 1, 2026, acceptance is not guaranteed, and need-based financial aid is available. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/high-school-mathematical-contest-in-modeling-himcm-comap https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/high-school-mathematical-contest-in-modeling-himcm-comap Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: COMAP · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-04 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An international contest in which teams of up to four high school students from the same school or program apply mathematics to model, develop, and communicate a solution to a real-world problem. The 2026 contest runs November 4 to 17, 2026. Each team needs a faculty advisor, who must complete registration by 2:00 pm EST on November 4, 2026. The registration fee is $100 per team. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/hvac-hero-scholarship-egia-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/hvac-hero-scholarship-egia-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: EGIA Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The EGIA Foundation awards up to 30 scholarships of $2,500 a year to students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an HVAC technical program at an accredited school, with preference for high school seniors and students ages 18 to 26. Applicants need a 2.0 GPA and must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. The 2026 scholarship window is closed, but the sponsor says applications for the in-person trade school scholarship are always accepted and will be considered for next year. The sponsor says the first 350 applicants will be considered. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/imagine-america-high-school-scholarship-program-imagine-america-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/imagine-america-high-school-scholarship-program-imagine-america-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Imagine America Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Graduating high school seniors can receive a $1,000 tuition discount to use at career colleges that take part in the Imagine America program. Each high school may nominate up to five seniors per year, and recommended guidelines include a 2.5 GPA, financial need, and community service. Applications run from September of senior year through December 31 of the graduation year. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/indigenous-youth-media-workshop-northern-arizona-university-school-of-communicat https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/indigenous-youth-media-workshop-northern-arizona-university-school-of-communicat Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Northern Arizona University School of Communication · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Northern Arizona University hosts this residential media production workshop in Flagstaff for students in grades 9 to 12, with special consideration for Indigenous high schoolers. Students get hands-on training in multimedia broadcast journalism; the 2026 session ran June 22 to July 1. Accepted applicants receive full scholarships valued at $3,300 with room and all meals, and applications reopen in February 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/indy-shorts-high-school-film-competition-heartland-film https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/indy-shorts-high-school-film-competition-heartland-film Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Heartland Film · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-21 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Short film competition within the Indy Shorts Film Festival for filmmakers ages 14 to 19 whose film was completed before starting university. Films from outside Indiana are eligible, must run no longer than 15 minutes 59 seconds including credits, and require a student ID or other proof of enrollment, and the director must not have graduated high school earlier than 2025; entry is free on FilmFreeway, and Indiana filmmakers enter the separate Indiana Spotlight High School Film Competition category. Submissions for the July 20 to 25, 2027 festival are open now; the FilmFreeway entry page lists a final extended deadline of March 21, 2027, while the sponsor submit page says submissions close April 4, 2027, so entrants should plan to submit by March 21, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ivy-league-model-united-nations-conference-ivy-league-model-united-nations-confe https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ivy-league-model-united-nations-conference-ivy-league-model-united-nations-confe Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT School Event Organization: Ivy League Model United Nations Conference · Category: School Event · Deadline: 2026-11-30 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Model United Nations conference for high school students, run by University of Pennsylvania students and held at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown from January 21 to 24, 2027. Schools register a delegation of students with an advisor and pay delegate, advisor, and school fees. Late registration runs through November 30, 2026, and the financial aid application is due October 31. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/jane-street-academy-of-math-and-programming-amp-jane-street https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/jane-street-academy-of-math-and-programming-amp-jane-street Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Jane Street · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A five-week, in-person summer program in New York City for graduating high school seniors interested in math and computer science who have faced barriers to advanced STEM opportunities. Applicants must be in the high school class of 2027, plan to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate program in fall 2027 or winter 2028, and be authorized to work in the U.S. Tuition, housing, meals and travel are covered, and each participant who completes the program receives a $5,000 scholarship. The 2027 program runs June 28 to July 30, and applications open in early 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/joe-francis-haircare-scholarship-joe-francis-haircare-scholarship-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/joe-francis-haircare-scholarship-joe-francis-haircare-scholarship-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship for students applying to or enrolled in a cosmetology or barber school program. High school students apply during the final semester of senior year, and two letters of recommendation are required. Awards are at least $3,000 and are paid directly to the school. Esthetician and nail training students are not eligible. Applications are accepted January 1 through June 1 each year, and the 2026 deadline was June 1, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/journey-mentorship-girls-write-now https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/journey-mentorship-girls-write-now Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Girls Write Now · Category: Other · Deadline: 2027-01-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Three-month mentorship cycles for writers, typically ages 14 to 24, from around the nation. Each Journey combines one-to-one mentorship sessions once or twice a month with at least one live community workshop, salon, or chat per month, and takes about 3 hours per month. Cycles run in spring (March to May), summer (July to September), and fall (November to January). The sponsor lists an enrollment period of November 15 to January 15 for the spring 2027 cycle. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/k4c-microgrant-program-karma-for-cara-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/k4c-microgrant-program-karma-for-cara-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Karma for Cara Foundation · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students 18 and under anywhere in the United States may apply for $250 to $1,000 to carry out a community service project that involves other youth. Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed quarterly after January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, with notice of next steps within two weeks of each deadline. Grants do not fund stipends, facility rentals, transportation, gift cards, or prize money. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/kelley-women-s-leadership-institute-indiana-university-kelley-school-of-business https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/kelley-women-s-leadership-institute-indiana-university-kelley-school-of-business Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: Indiana University Kelley School of Business · Category: Workshop · Deadline: 2027-03-19 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A selective business leadership program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no registration fee. Participants attend faculty lectures and work on a team case competition, either virtually over two evenings (April 7 and 14, 2027) or at a one-day session in Bloomington, Indiana in summer 2027 for rising juniors and seniors. Applications open January 4 and close March 19, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/kode-with-klossy-camp-kode-with-klossy https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/kode-with-klossy-camp-kode-with-klossy Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Kode With Klossy · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Free two-week coding camp for young women and gender-expansive people ages 13 to 18, with no prior experience required. Scholars choose Web Development, AI/Machine Learning, or Data Science and attend virtually or in person in one of nine cities, none of them in Arizona. Camps run in June, July, and August, and applications for summer 2027 open in February 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/leda-scholars-program-leda https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/leda-scholars-program-leda Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: LEDA · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2026-12-09 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 College access program for juniors at US public high schools who graduate in 2028, hold a 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA, and have a household income of $90,000 or below. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Scholars attend a five week residential summer program at Princeton University and Yale University that is completely free of charge. The application opened September 9, 2026 and Part I is due December 9, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/life-lessons-scholarship-program-life-happens https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/life-lessons-scholarship-program-life-happens Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Life Happens · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-03-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 College students and college-bound high school seniors ages 17 to 24 who have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian can apply. Applicants submit a 500 word essay or a 3 minute video on how the loss affected their life financially and emotionally. Scholarships are used at a college, university or trade school in the US or Puerto Rico. The 2027 application is open February 1 through March 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/lights-camera-save-american-bankers-association-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/lights-camera-save-american-bankers-association-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: American Bankers Association Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national video contest for teens ages 13 to 18, run through participating local banks. Entrants submit a 30-second, self-made video encouraging smarter financial decisions to a host bank, which chooses a local winner to send to the national contest. National prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500. The 2026 to 2027 contest runs October 1 to December 1, 2026, entry is free, and students must enter through a participating bank. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/lipscomb-songwriting-contest-lipscomb-university https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/lipscomb-songwriting-contest-lipscomb-university Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Lipscomb University · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Songwriting contest for writers ages 13 to 19 who have not begun university courses, with no connection to the university required. Each songwriter submits one original song between two and six minutes long. Submissions for the 2027 contest are due March 15, 2027, finalists are announced by March 30, and prizes are donated audio gear and software. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/luna-lab-fellowship-luna-composition-lab https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/luna-lab-fellowship-luna-composition-lab Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Luna Composition Lab · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A tuition-free composition fellowship for female, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming composers ages 13 to 18 who are U.S. residents. Six fellows a year receive one-on-one mentorship from October 1 through June 30, ending with a weeklong festival in New York City where their works are premiered. Applications open each year in late summer, and the 2026-27 window ran August 15 to September 15, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/management-and-technology-summer-institute-m-and-tsi-university-of-pennsylvania- https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/management-and-technology-summer-institute-m-and-tsi-university-of-pennsylvania- Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: University of Pennsylvania M&T Program · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A three-week, for-credit summer program on the University of Pennsylvania campus for rising high school seniors interested in combining technology and management. Students build and present a prototype and go-to-market plan for a high-tech venture and earn a Penn course credit on completion. The program selects 75 participants. The 2027 session runs July 12 to 30, and application dates had not been announced. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mark-cuban-foundation-ai-bootcamp-mark-cuban-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mark-cuban-foundation-ai-bootcamp-mark-cuban-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: Mark Cuban Foundation · Category: Workshop · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free, twenty-hour introduction to artificial intelligence for high school students, held in person over three Saturdays at host sites across the country, including one in Tempe. No prior experience is needed. Applications for the 2026 bootcamps (October 31, November 7 and November 14) are closed, and the sponsor states that applications reopen in August 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/math-kangaroo-math-kangaroo-usa https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/math-kangaroo-math-kangaroo-usa Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Math Kangaroo USA · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An international mathematics competition for students in grades K to 12, with levels for grades 9 to 10 and 11 to 12. Registration for Math Kangaroo 2027 is open at proctored in-person and online centers, and students register at a center in the state where they live. Arizona centers for 2027 include sites in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Morenci, and Nogales. Registration is $20 per student through December 31, then $35 until February 1. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/math-prize-for-girls-advantage-testing-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/math-prize-for-girls-advantage-testing-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Advantage Testing Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A math competition held at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for students in 11th grade or below who are female in gender identity and live in the United States or Canada. Applicants must have taken the AMC 10 or AMC 12 the previous November. There is no fee to apply or participate, but travel, hotel, and food are not covered. The 2026 application closed May 31, 2026, and the contest is on October 11, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/medill-northwestern-journalism-institute-northwestern-university-medill-school-o https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/medill-northwestern-journalism-institute-northwestern-university-medill-school-o Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-03-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Summer journalism program for current high school juniors, held June 27 to July 23, 2027 on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Illinois. Tuition includes room and board, and financial aid is available. Applications are accepted from December 1, 2026 and all materials are due by noon Central Time on March 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/medusa-mythology-exam-american-classical-league https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/medusa-mythology-exam-american-classical-league Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: American Classical League · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Mythology exam from the American Classical League, open to all students in grades 9 to 12. The 2026-27 theme is Fatal Femmes, registration runs November 1 to January 15, and the exam is given between February 1 and March 15, 2027. A syllabus with the key questions and source list for the year is linked from the exam page. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mlh-global-hack-week-major-league-hacking-mlh https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mlh-global-hack-week-major-league-hacking-mlh Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: Major League Hacking (MLH) · Category: Workshop · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free online event held each month where participants learn new technical skills, build portfolio projects and join live sessions with other student hackers. All experience levels are welcome, and minors 13 and older may attend with parental permission. Upcoming weeks include Builders Week, November 6 to 12, 2026, and Open Source Week, December 4 to 10, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mts-rising-college-scholarship-marine-technology-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mts-rising-college-scholarship-marine-technology-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Marine Technology Society · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 High school seniors who have been accepted into a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution can apply for a $2,500 tuition scholarship. Applicants must be active members of the society, and student memberships cost $25 per year. The 2026 application period has closed, and 2027 information is expected in January. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mu-alpha-theta-scholarships-mu-alpha-theta https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/mu-alpha-theta-scholarships-mu-alpha-theta Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Mu Alpha Theta · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-02-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are active members of a current chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the national mathematics honor society. Each chapter may submit applications for up to two members at the discretion of the chapter sponsor. Awards are $4,000, and three $5,000 scholarships go to top candidates. Applications for the 2026 to 2027 school year opened September 1, 2026 and are due February 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/musical-theater-songwriting-challenge-for-high-school-students-national-endowmen https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/musical-theater-songwriting-challenge-for-high-school-students-national-endowmen Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Endowment for the Arts and National Alliance for Musical Theatre · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 National songwriting contest open to high school students in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories, who submit an original song for a musical. The sponsor says its educational programs for the Challenge are free and open to all high school students in the U.S. The 2025-2026 cycle ran November 10, 2025 to February 16, 2026, and winners attended a Winners Weekend in New York City. Submissions are set to reopen in fall 2026, with exact dates not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/nasa-hunch-culinary-challenge-nasa-hunch https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/nasa-hunch-culinary-challenge-nasa-hunch Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: NASA HUNCH · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Student teams develop a lunch or dinner entree suited to spaceflight around a yearly theme, which is a Mediterranean dish for 2026-27. High school students can take part through a class, club, after-school program, or homeschool, and no culinary program is required. Teams register on the NASA HUNCH website through a teacher, teacher registration for the 2026-27 school year has reopened, and the highest scoring teams from preliminary competitions are invited to a final at Johnson Space Center in Houston. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-ag-day-video-essay-contest-agriculture-council-of-america https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-ag-day-video-essay-contest-agriculture-council-of-america Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Agriculture Council of America · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-05 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens attending school in the U.S. submit a video essay of up to two minutes on how technology will help agriculture strengthen rural America. First place receives $1,500, second place $1,000, and third place $500. Entries for the 2027 contest must be received by February 5, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-geography-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-academ https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-geography-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-academ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Academic Competitions · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-04-16 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Individual quiz competition on world political, human, cultural, and physical geography. For 2026-27, secondary school students born before July 1, 2011 compete in Varsity and younger students in Junior Varsity. Students qualify through a National Qualifying Exam, taken online or at regional tournaments, for the National Championships in Arlington, Virginia on April 23 to 24, 2027, and the same exam counts for the US Geography Championships. Final registration for individual events at the National Championships closes April 16, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-german-exam-american-association-of-teachers-of-german-aatg https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-german-exam-american-association-of-teachers-of-german-aatg Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-27 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Online, proctored exam of German reading and listening taken each year by more than 15,000 high school students of German. A proctor such as a German teacher, counselor, or tutor registers students for Levels 2 to 4 from October 1, 2026 to January 27, 2027. Top scorers earn medals, and students at the 90th percentile who meet other requirements can apply for a three-week summer trip to Germany. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-design-competition-cooper-hewitt-smithsonian-design-museum https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-design-competition-cooper-hewitt-smithsonian-design-museum Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual design challenge for students in grades 9 to 12 living in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. Individuals or teams of up to three design a solution to a scenario set by the museum each year, and there is no entry fee. The 2026 cycle is closed, with entries having been due February 2, 2026, and dates for the next cycle are not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-ethics-bowl-parr-center-for-ethics-university-of-north-caro https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-ethics-bowl-parr-center-for-ethics-university-of-north-caro Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Parr Center for Ethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students in grades 9 to 12 at accredited U.S. high schools form teams of 3 to 7, with up to 5 seated per match, and need school endorsement and an approved adult coach. Regional competitions run from December to February, and the regional list includes an Arizona High School Ethics Bowl at Northern Arizona University. The 2026-2027 National Championship is April 23 to 25, 2027 at UNC Chapel Hill. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-poetry-contest-gannon-university https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-high-school-poetry-contest-gannon-university Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Gannon University · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual poetry contest for students in grades 9 through 12, including home-schooled students, anywhere in the United States. Each student may submit one or two original poems of up to 40 lines in any accepted form, and entry is free. Cash prizes go to first, second and third place, and winners are notified by email in March. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-humanities-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-acade https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-humanities-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-acade Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Academic Competitions · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-05-11 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Individual quiz competition on literature, religion, mythology, philosophy, fine arts, and historically significant popular culture. Students in grades 11 and 12 compete in Varsity, and students in grades 9 and 10 compete in Junior Varsity. Students take a 50 question multiple choice National Qualifying Exam, online or at in-person tournaments, and those who qualify play in the online National Championships on May 23, 2027. Final registration for the online National Championships closes May 11, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-japan-bowl-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-japan-bowl-japan-america-society-of-washington-dc Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Japan-America Society of Washington DC · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Japanese language and culture team competition held April 23 to 24, 2027 in Washington, DC. It is open to full-time high school students in the United States who are enrolled in a Japanese language class at Level II or beyond, with limits on heritage speakers and time spent in Japan. Teams of two or three register from November 2, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and competing in a regional Japan Bowl is not required. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-ocean-sciences-bowl-center-for-ocean-leadership-university-corporation- https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-ocean-sciences-bowl-center-for-ocean-leadership-university-corporation- Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Center for Ocean Leadership, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 High school teams of at least four students and a coach compete in a quiz bowl on ocean science. Teams from any state can compete, and teams can play head to head on Zoom in the Virtual Sponge Bowl on March 20 and 21, 2027, which charges a $75 registration fee per team. The Team Intent Form for the virtual event is due January 15, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-political-science-bee-international-academic-competitions https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-political-science-bee-international-academic-competitions Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Academic Competitions · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-04-16 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Individual quiz competition on US and foreign politics, current events, political theory, and political economy. Students in grades 11 and 12 compete in the Varsity Division, and students in grade 10 and younger compete in Junior Varsity. Students first take the National Qualifying Exam, online or at regional tournaments, and those who qualify compete at the National Championships on April 22, 2027 in Arlington, Virginia. Final registration for individual events at the National Championships closes April 16, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-young-astronomer-award-astronomical-league https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-young-astronomer-award-astronomical-league Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Astronomical League · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national award from the Astronomical League recognizing outstanding astronomical research by high-school-age students, ages 14 to 19, who are U.S. citizens or enrolled in a U.S. high school and are not enrolled in more than one college course when they apply. Applicants submit an application package by the annual March 31 deadline, and League membership is recommended. The first-place winner receives a telescope, and the top two winners receive an expense-paid trip to the national convention. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-young-composers-challenge-national-young-composers-challenge https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-young-composers-challenge-national-young-composers-challenge Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Young Composers Challenge · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A composition competition for U.S. residents ages 13 to 18, with orchestral and ensemble categories. Orchestral winners receive $1,000 and ensemble winners $500, and winners must attend the Composium in Orlando, Florida at their own travel and lodging expense. Printed scores must be postmarked by October 1 each year, and the 2026 deadline has passed. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-youth-council-american-red-cross https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/national-youth-council-american-red-cross Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Volunteer Organization: American Red Cross · Category: Volunteer · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 National council of 16 young leaders who represent Red Cross youth in a remote two-year volunteer role. Applicants must be 16 to 22, have two years of active Red Cross volunteering with at least 20 hours logged in the past twelve months, and have held a Red Cross leadership role. The 2026 application ran March 23 to April 26 and is closed, and dates for the next cycle have not been posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/neuroethics-essay-contest-international-neuroethics-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/neuroethics-essay-contest-international-neuroethics-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Neuroethics Society · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual essay contest on neuroethics with a category for high school students. Entrants write an essay of up to 1,000 words in English as a single author enrolled in high school or an equivalent secondary school, and winning authors receive a cash prize valued up to $500. The 2026 contest closed August 31, 2026, and dates for the next contest have not been posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/new-voices-one-act-competition-for-young-playwrights-youthplays https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/new-voices-one-act-competition-for-young-playwrights-youthplays Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: YouthPLAYS · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-05-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Writers 19 or younger as of the May 1 deadline can enter this annual one-act playwriting competition with a non-musical play by a single author that runs 10 to 40 minutes. Submissions are open each year from January 1 through May 1 and reopen on January 1, 2027, with 2027 guidelines still to be posted. Under the 2026 guidelines the winner received $250 plus publication and the runner-up $100. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/nfa-high-school-soloist-competition-national-flute-association https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/nfa-high-school-soloist-competition-national-flute-association Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Flute Association · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 An annual flute competition for full-time students age 19 or younger. Entrants submit a recorded audition, and eight finalists compete at the 2027 NFA Convention in Minneapolis for cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $300. Entry costs $65 and requires current NFA membership, which is open to any flutist, and entries are due February 15, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/npr-student-podcast-challenge-npr https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/npr-student-podcast-challenge-npr Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: NPR · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual audio contest for students in grades 4 through 12, who create a podcast of three to eight minutes and enter with a teacher, educator or family member age 18 or older. Winning work is featured on NPR and the grand prize includes a trophy. The 2026 contest closed May 31, 2026, and dates for the next contest are not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/one-earth-young-filmmakers-contest-one-earth-collective https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/one-earth-young-filmmakers-contest-one-earth-collective Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: One Earth Collective · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-06-25 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Young filmmakers from grade 3 through age 25 submit a short environmental film, and there are no submission fees. Entrants in grade 11 and younger must highlight solutions to an environmental sustainability topic, while grade 12 and university entrants have more freedom with topics. Students in grades 9 to 11 compete for a $350 cash prize, while grade 12 students compete with university students for a $1,000 college scholarship. Each winner also chooses a nonprofit or community sustainability project to receive a matching grant of the same amount. Entries are due June 25, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/path-to-pro-scholarship-the-home-depot-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/path-to-pro-scholarship-the-home-depot-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: The Home Depot Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2026-12-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Home Depot Foundation funds $2,500 scholarships, offered through SKILLED Nation, for students training in skilled trades such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. High school seniors, graduates, and GED recipients who are at least 17 years old and are enrolled or planning to enroll in an approved trade program can apply if they are U.S. citizens or legal residents attending school in the U.S. The sponsor flyer lists deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, and the scholarship page currently shows December 31 as the deadline. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/path-to-pro-skills-program-the-home-depot https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/path-to-pro-skills-program-the-home-depot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Workshop Organization: The Home Depot · Category: Workshop · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Home Depot offers this free, self-paced online training for people ages 16 and older who are interested in the skilled trades. Courses cover jobsite safety, tools and construction materials, communication skills, and the basics of general construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and painting. The program is on demand, and participants who finish get access to an online job marketplace. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/patricia-grodd-poetry-prize-for-young-writers-the-kenyon-review https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/patricia-grodd-poetry-prize-for-young-writers-the-kenyon-review Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Kenyon Review · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-30 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Kenyon Review holds this annual poetry contest for poets who are high school sophomores or juniors. Poems by the winner and runners-up are published in The Kenyon Review, and the winner receives a full scholarship to a Kenyon Review Young Writers workshop. Submissions are open every year from November 1 through November 30, and there is no entry fee. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/penguin-random-house-creative-writing-awards-penguin-random-house https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/penguin-random-house-creative-writing-awards-penguin-random-house Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Penguin Random House · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-01-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Writing competition for current seniors at public high schools in the United States who plan to attend college in fall 2027. Students submit one original work of up to 10 pages in poetry, spoken word, fiction, memoir, graphic novel or a freedom of expression prompt. Six college scholarships of up to $10,000 each are awarded nationwide, plus one additional first-place prize for the top entrant from the New York City area. Entries close January 15, 2027 or once 1,000 applications arrive. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/poster-contest-for-high-school-students-the-christophers https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/poster-contest-for-high-school-students-the-christophers Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Christophers · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-11 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual poster contest open to students in grades 9 through 12 living in the United States. Each poster must be the original work of one student, measure 16 x 20 inches, and include the statement You Can Make a Difference; handmade posters are mailed in and digitally created posters are submitted online as a .jpg file. Cash prizes go to first, second and third place plus up to five honorable mentions. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/presidential-ai-challenge-white-house-task-force-on-ai-education https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/presidential-ai-challenge-white-house-task-force-on-ai-education Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: White House Task Force on AI Education · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-18 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national challenge in which K-12 students use AI-powered solutions to address real-world problems in their communities. High school teams have one to four students in grades 9 to 12 plus a supervising adult age 18 or older who submits the project. Registration closes December 18, 2026, and projects are due December 23, 2026. Teams that opt into the competition can advance to state, regional, and national rounds, and competition team members and their supervising adult must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/project-yellow-light-scholarship-contest-project-yellow-light https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/project-yellow-light-scholarship-contest-project-yellow-light Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Project Yellow Light · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-04-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students create a video, billboard design, or radio spot that discourages distracted driving. High school juniors and seniors who are legal U.S. residents aged 14 to 25 may enter, with a limit of three entries per person and no purchase necessary. Video winners receive $8,000 scholarships and billboard and radio winners $2,000, with a March 1, 2027 billboard deadline and an April 1, 2027 video and radio deadline. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/purple-comet-math-meet-purple-comet-math-meet https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/purple-comet-math-meet-purple-comet-math-meet Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Purple Comet! Math Meet · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free, online, team mathematics competition for middle and high school students that has been held every year since 2003. Teams of one to six students, each with an adult supervisor, submit solutions to a list of problems, and the high school contest has 30 problems to complete in 90 minutes. The next contest takes place from April 6 through April 15, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/reischauer-scholars-program-stanford-program-on-international-and-cross-cultural https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/reischauer-scholars-program-stanford-program-on-international-and-cross-cultural Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) · Category: Other · Deadline: 2026-10-23 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Online course on Japan and the U.S. and Japan relationship for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the United States, with 25 to 30 students selected each year. The 2027 course runs February 1 to June 20, 2027 and includes online lectures and discussions. Tuition is $500, and a limited number of full and partial need-based tuition waivers are available. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/reynolds-young-writers-workshop-denison-university https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/reynolds-young-writers-workshop-denison-university Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Denison University · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Ten-day residential writing workshop on the Denison University campus, open to students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school by June of the program year. Current ninth graders and current seniors are not admitted. The 2027 workshop runs June 18 to 27, and applications open January 11, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ronald-reagan-debate-series-the-ronald-reagan-presidential-foundation-and-instit https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ronald-reagan-debate-series-the-ronald-reagan-presidential-foundation-and-instit Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosts this debate series for students in grades 9 to 12, who compete for a share of $50,000 in scholarship awards. The 2027 season includes in-person regional invitationals in cities such as Irvine, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City, plus a nationwide online regional. One winner from each region advances to the National Championship with flight and hotel covered. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/roots-and-shoots-youth-council-usa-jane-goodall-institute https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/roots-and-shoots-youth-council-usa-jane-goodall-institute Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Jane Goodall Institute · Category: Other · Deadline: 2026-10-28 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national youth council for Roots & Shoots members ages 14 to 19 who live in the United States and are carrying out community projects or belong to a local service group. Council members take part in trainings in public speaking, community mapping, and service learning, and represent the program at events and conferences nationally. The application for the 2027 council closes October 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sala-and-aron-samueli-holocaust-art-and-writing-contest-chapman-university-rodge https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sala-and-aron-samueli-holocaust-art-and-writing-contest-chapman-university-rodge Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Chapman University Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-03 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students in grades 9 to 12 view a full-length video testimony from a Holocaust survivor and respond with an original work of art, film, poetry, or prose on the 2026-27 theme, The Courage to Begin Again. Students must be sponsored by a school, and each school may submit three entries, one per student. First prize is $400 and second prize is $200 in each category, and winners must attend the March 19, 2027 awards ceremony in person or virtually. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/schmidt-vocal-competition-schmidt-vocal-arts https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/schmidt-vocal-competition-schmidt-vocal-arts Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Schmidt Vocal Arts · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-25 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A vocal competition for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors recommended by a choral director or voice teacher, open to U.S. citizens and Green Card holders who have a United States Social Security Number. The 2026-2027 schedule has no live regional in Arizona, but students can enter the online Independent Cohort, with applications and videos due March 25, 2027. Entry costs $45, and awards range from $250 to $2,500. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/scholarship-for-journalism-diversity-honoring-julie-schoo-national-press-club-jo https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/scholarship-for-journalism-diversity-honoring-julie-schoo-national-press-club-jo Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: National Press Club Journalism Institute · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 One-year $5,000 scholarship for high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must be applying to an accredited U.S. college or university and have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher, and U.S. citizenship is not required. The award can be renewed for up to three years, and the sponsor says details for the next cycle will be posted in fall 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/scholarship-program-for-young-pianists-chopin-foundation-of-the-united-states https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/scholarship-program-for-young-pianists-chopin-foundation-of-the-united-states Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Chopin Foundation of the United States · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-05-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Renewable $1,000 scholarships go to young American pianists who show a special affinity for the music of Chopin. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents aged 14 to 17 on May 15 of their first application year, and awards can be renewed for up to four years. Applications are available by January 1 each year and are due May 15, with a non-refundable $35 application fee. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/schoolhouse-connection-youth-leadership-and-scholarship-program-schoolhouse-conn https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/schoolhouse-connection-youth-leadership-and-scholarship-program-schoolhouse-conn Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: SchoolHouse Connection · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-06-04 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship and leadership program for students who have experienced homelessness within the last six years, were born on or after June 2, 2008, and will start college for the first time in the 2028 to 2029 academic year, mainly current high school juniors. Scholars receive a $2,500 scholarship, monthly stipends of up to $100 during college, and three all expenses paid trips. The next application opens January 4, 2027 and closes June 4, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/science-ambassador-scholarship-cards-against-humanity https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/science-ambassador-scholarship-cards-against-humanity Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Cards Against Humanity · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2026-12-14 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Women and non-binary students who are high school seniors or undergraduates and will major in a STEM field submit a public YouTube video of three minutes or less teaching a STEM topic. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens but must attend or plan to attend college in the United States or a U.S. territory. Five winners each receive a one-time $20,000 award, and videos are due December 14, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/science-without-borders-challenge-khaled-bin-sultan-living-oceans-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/science-without-borders-challenge-khaled-bin-sultan-living-oceans-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Students ages 11 to 19 enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the homeschool equivalent, create artwork for an international contest about ocean science and conservation, with a teacher or art instructor vouching for each entry. Entry is free, and winners receive scholarships of up to $500. Entries on the 2027 theme, Navigate with Care, are due March 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sejong-korea-scholars-program-stanford-program-on-international-and-cross-cultur https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sejong-korea-scholars-program-stanford-program-on-international-and-cross-cultur Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) · Category: Other · Deadline: 2026-11-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 College-level online course on modern Korean history and society, taught in English, for high school students in grades 10 to 12 from across the United States, with 20 to 25 students selected each spring. The 2027 course runs February 7 to May 29, 2027 and takes about 4 to 6 hours per week. Students who complete it earn Stanford Continuing Studies Program credit, and need-based tuition waivers are available. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sejong-writing-competition-sijo-sejong-cultural-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sejong-writing-competition-sijo-sejong-cultural-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Sejong Cultural Society · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-28 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Poetry competition in which each entrant writes one sijo, a Korean verse form, in English on any topic. The pre-college division is for writers age 18 and younger, and the competition is open to residents of the United States and Canada. Pre-college prizes are $500, $400 and $300 plus $50 honorable mentions. Entries for 2027 are due February 28, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sema-memorial-scholarship-fund-specialty-equipment-market-association-sema https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sema-memorial-scholarship-fund-specialty-equipment-market-association-sema Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarships for students pursuing an automotive degree or certification at a school in the US or Canada. Applicants must be a high school senior or at least 18 years old, be a US or Canadian citizen, and show passion for the automotive hobby and a career in the field. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000, and association membership is not required. The 2026 deadline was April 3, and applications for the next cycle open January 1, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/shared-energy-future-foundation-stem-and-trade-scholarships-shared-energy-future https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/shared-energy-future-foundation-stem-and-trade-scholarships-shared-energy-future Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: Shared Energy Future Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 High school seniors located in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington can apply for one of 15 STEM scholarships of $1,500 or one of 10 trade school scholarships of $1,000. The STEM award requires a 3.0 GPA and the trade award a 2.0 GPA, and a personal statement is required for both. The 2025-2026 period is closed, and the page says 2026-2027 applications open in October 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/slingshot-challenge-national-geographic-society https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/slingshot-challenge-national-geographic-society Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Geographic Society · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-05 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A global video challenge for youth ages 13 to 18. Entrants submit a one minute video describing an idea for solving an environmental issue, working alone or in teams of up to six. Submissions are eligible for up to $10,000 in funding as an unrestricted cash award, split evenly among team members. The challenge opened September 9, 2026, and submissions are due February 5, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/songbook-academy-great-american-songbook-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/songbook-academy-great-american-songbook-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Great American Songbook Foundation · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2027-03-28 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A summer music intensive in Carmel, Indiana for high school singers, set for July 17 to 24, 2027. Forty students are selected through a national application, and the most recent posted requirements limit entry to U.S. residents enrolled in grades 9 through 12. The 2027 application season opens October 28, 2026, and need-based application fee waivers and full program scholarships are available. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sony-world-photography-awards-youth-competition-world-photography-organisation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/sony-world-photography-awards-youth-competition-world-photography-organisation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: World Photography Organisation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-05 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Photographers aged 19 and under can enter this international competition for free by submitting up to three images taken in 2026. Entrants under 16 need parental consent, and a shortlist of up to 10 photographers is selected. Winners can receive Sony digital imaging equipment and inclusion in a London exhibition and the annual book, and entries close January 5, 2027 at 16:00 GMT. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/speak-truth-to-power-video-contest-robert-and-ethel-kennedy-human-rights-center https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/speak-truth-to-power-video-contest-robert-and-ethel-kennedy-human-rights-center Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-05-03 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual video contest in which students in grades 6 to 12 and college make a film about a human rights issue. Entry is free through the contest listing on FilmFreeway, whose date panel shows the 2027 cycle open from October 1, 2026 to May 3, 2027; the sponsor website still shows only the closed 2026 cycle, so entrants should confirm the deadline on the listing before submitting. Finalists are invited to New York for a showcase held with the Tribeca Festival, and winners receive a certificate and prize package. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/stem-stars-actuarial-scholars-program-the-actuarial-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/stem-stars-actuarial-scholars-program-the-actuarial-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: The Actuarial Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Actuarial Foundation awards a $20,000 scholarship, paid as $5,000 a year for up to four years, to high school seniors who are skilled in math and interested in the actuarial field. Scholars also receive mentorship, networking, and a free weeklong summer workshop. Applications for the 2026 season are closed and are due to reopen in fall 2026; the most recent deadline fell in late February. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/steven-h-strogatz-prize-for-math-communication-national-museum-of-mathematics-mo https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/steven-h-strogatz-prize-for-math-communication-national-museum-of-mathematics-mo Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-04-19 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A worldwide contest that awards cash prizes for math communication projects by high school students. Applicants must be enrolled in grades 9 through 12 or the equivalent for the 2026 to 2027 academic year and be 15 to 18 years old on September 1, 2026. Entries are submitted electronically in English in one of six categories: art, audio, performance, social media, video, or writing. The application deadline is April 19, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-poetry-award-poetry-society-of-america https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-poetry-award-poetry-society-of-america Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Poetry Society of America · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Poetry Society of America gives this annual award, with a $250 prize, for the best unpublished poem by a student in grades 9 through 12 in the United States. Entries for the 2027 award are accepted through Submittable from October 1 to December 15, 2026. A single student entry costs $5, or a teacher or administrator can submit poems for any number of students for $20. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-press-freedom-awards-student-press-law-center https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-press-freedom-awards-student-press-law-center Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Student Press Law Center · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual awards recognizing high school and college journalists who fight for student press freedom and tell important stories of their communities. High school students can be nominated for the Courage in Student Journalism Award or the Student Freedom of Information Award, each with a $1,000 prize. Nominations for the 2025-2026 school year closed June 30, 2026, and the next deadline has not been posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-writing-contest-the-national-wwii-museum https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/student-writing-contest-the-national-wwii-museum Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The National WWII Museum · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-22 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual contest for US students in grades 7 to 12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools. For 2026-27, students write a sonnet, villanelle, or free verse poem from the perspective of an everyday soldier during wartime and submit an annotated bibliography citing at least five sources. The contest opens October 26, 2026 and closes January 22, 2027, and first place in each of the two grade categories wins $750. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/stulberg-international-string-competition-stulberg-international-string-competit https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/stulberg-international-string-competition-stulberg-international-string-competit Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Stulberg International String Competition · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-02-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Annual competition for students of violin, viola, cello or double bass who are age 19 or under as of January 1, 2027. Applicants upload an unedited audition video, and twelve semifinalists perform May 14 to 16, 2027 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Medalists receive cash prizes and other semifinalists receive a $1,000 stipend. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/swift-student-challenge-apple https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/swift-student-challenge-apple Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Apple · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A coding challenge in which students working alone build an app playground that can be experienced in three minutes. Entrants must meet a minimum age, 13 in most countries and regions, hold a free Apple developer registration, and be enrolled in an accredited school or homeschool equivalent. Distinguished Winners are invited to Apple in Cupertino for three days. The 2026 winners have been named, and dates for the next challenge are not posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-ball-foundation-skilled-scholarship-the-ball-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-ball-foundation-skilled-scholarship-the-ball-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: The Ball Foundation · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2026-12-31 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 This $2,500 scholarship is for high school seniors, graduates, and GED recipients age 17 or older who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an approved trade program related to manufacturing careers. Arizona is listed as a current priority location, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are spent. The page lists a December 31 deadline without a year, and Ball employees and their spouses or dependents are not eligible. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-bronfman-fellowship-the-bronfman-fellowship https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-bronfman-fellowship-the-bronfman-fellowship Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: The Bronfman Fellowship · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2026-12-01 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Fellowship for students who are in 11th grade in fall 2026, are from the US or Canada, and identify as Jewish. The fellowship year begins with a summer in Israel and the US and continues with virtual monthly meetings and winter and spring seminars in the US. The sponsor calls the program all expenses paid and charges no application fee, though help with travel to New York for the summer program is based on need. Applications are due December 1, 2026, with recommendations and a transcript due December 3, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-earth-prize-the-earth-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-earth-prize-the-earth-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Earth Foundation · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-10 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Secondary school students born between 2007 and 2014 (ages 13 to 19) work alone or in teams of up to five to develop solutions to environmental sustainability problems, and participation is free. Seven regional winners each receive $10,000 to implement their ideas. Registration for the 2027 edition closes January 10, 2027, and submissions close January 31, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarship-the-vegetarian-resource-group https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/the-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarship-the-vegetarian-resource-group Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: The Vegetarian Resource Group · Category: Scholarship · Deadline: 2027-02-20 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 College scholarship for graduating U.S. high school seniors who have promoted veganism in their schools or communities. Applicants send an essay, at least three recommendation letters and two years of transcripts by email or mail. One $10,000 award and five $5,000 awards are paid to the college the student attends. Entries for spring 2027 graduates are due February 20, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/thrive-scholars-thrive-scholars https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/thrive-scholars-thrive-scholars Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: Thrive Scholars · Category: Summer Program · Deadline: 2026-12-20 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Six year college and career program for juniors enrolled in US high schools who have a 3.60 or higher unweighted GPA and a household income of no more than $125,000. Scholars attend summer academies on college campuses with over 175 hours of math, writing and critical thinking instruction each summer, at no cost, with travel to the host campus provided. US citizenship is not required. Applications are due December 20, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ucb-family-epilepsy-scholarship-program-ucb-inc https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/ucb-family-epilepsy-scholarship-program-ucb-inc Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: UCB, Inc. · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Graduating high school seniors and high school graduates who are legal U.S. residents and either have epilepsy or are an immediate family member or caregiver of someone with epilepsy can apply for a one-time college scholarship. In 2026 the program offered 30 awards of up to $5,000 and 3 of up to $10,000. The 2026 deadline was March 31, 2026, and dates for the next cycle are not posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/umps-care-all-star-college-scholarship-umps-care-charities https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/umps-care-all-star-college-scholarship-umps-care-charities Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: UMPS CARE Charities · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Scholarship for incoming or current college students age 21 or younger who were adopted, or exited foster care to permanent guardianship, at age 13 or older. Applicants must show financial need through the FAFSA and be accepted to or attending an accredited US college or university. Grants are up to $5,000 per semester, with a maximum of $10,000 per school year. The 2026 application is closed and the 2027 application has not opened. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/understanding-your-money-wharton-global-youth-program-university-of-pennsylvania https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/understanding-your-money-wharton-global-youth-program-university-of-pennsylvania Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Wharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Understanding Your Money is a self-paced online program from the Wharton Global Youth Program for students in grades 9 to 12. It has 4 modules, 16 topic units, and 55 lecture videos, and takes about 13 to 15 hours. There is no application or prerequisite; students enroll at any time, pay $329, and have 180 days to finish and earn a certificate. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/united-states-history-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-aca https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/united-states-history-bee-varsity-and-junior-varsity-divisions-international-aca Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Academic Competitions · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-04-16 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Individual quiz competition on all aspects of American history. Students in grades 11 and 12 compete in the Varsity Division, and students in grade 10 and younger compete in Junior Varsity. Students first take the National Qualifying Exam, offered online or at in-person regional tournaments, and those who qualify can compete at the National Championships on April 23, 2027 in Arlington, Virginia. Final registration for individual events at the National Championships closes April 16, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/unity-midyear-conference-united-national-indian-tribal-youth-unity https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/unity-midyear-conference-united-national-indian-tribal-youth-unity Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT School Event Organization: United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) · Category: School Event · Deadline: 2027-01-29 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A leadership conference that gathers more than 700 Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native youth ages 14 to 24 and their advisors at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, February 13 to 15, 2027. Youth may attend as individuals or with a group, whether or not their youth council is affiliated with UNITY, and are expected to come with an adult advisor or chaperone. Registration closes January 29, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/usa-mathematical-talent-search-usamts-art-of-problem-solving-initiative https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/usa-mathematical-talent-search-usamts-art-of-problem-solving-initiative Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Art of Problem Solving Initiative · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free, proof-based math contest for U.S. citizens or residents in middle or high school who have not completed high school. Round 1 problems for the 2026 to 2027 contest have been released, with a Round 1 submission deadline of October 13, 2026. Prize books, mathematical software, and T-shirts go to the top 45% of students, up to a maximum of 500 recipients. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/usaaao-national-astronomy-competition-usa-astronomy-and-astrophysics-organizatio https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/usaaao-national-astronomy-competition-usa-astronomy-and-astrophysics-organizatio Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: USA Astronomy and Astrophysics Organization (USAAAO) · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A national astronomy competition for high school students. Anyone may take the First Round Exam, a roughly 75 minute multiple choice test proctored in person, and students above the cutoff advance to the National Astronomy Competition, a free response exam of about 2.5 hours. Only high school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents can qualify for the national team. In 2026, registration ran January 1 to 31 and cost $30 per student. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/useso-national-open-exam-united-states-earth-science-organization https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/useso-national-open-exam-united-states-earth-science-organization Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: United States Earth Science Organization · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Middle and high school students take a proctored Earth science exam each spring, and high school students who permanently reside in the U.S. can be invited to the USESO Training Camp based on results. Registration costs $25, or $5 for those with financial need. The 2026 exam ran March 19 to 23, and registration for it opened December 1, 2025. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/vail-jazz-workshop-the-vail-jazz-foundation https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/vail-jazz-workshop-the-vail-jazz-foundation Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Summer Program Organization: The Vail Jazz Foundation · Category: Summer Program · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Nine-day jazz workshop in Vail, Colorado for about a dozen students ages 15 to 19 who are enrolled in grades 9 to 12 or home-schooled and play piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone or trombone. The 2026 workshop ran August 29 to September 6 and its applications closed April 30, 2026. Dates for the next cycle are not posted yet. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/vermont-pitch-challenge-university-of-vermont https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/vermont-pitch-challenge-university-of-vermont Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: University of Vermont · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A free entrepreneurship competition from the University of Vermont for high school students in grades 10 to 12, competing solo or in teams of two or three. Entrants submit a business pitch as a written proposal, video or audio recording, and five finalist teams pitch in person in Vermont with financial assistance to attend. The 2026 challenge has closed, and the sponsor states that the 2027 competition opens in fall 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/virtual-supreme-court-competition-the-harlan-institute https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/virtual-supreme-court-competition-the-harlan-institute Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Harlan Institute · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-11-06 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Teams of two high school students research a constitutional law question, write appellate briefs, and argue against other teams by video chat. All teams may enter the preliminary round, due November 6, 2026, and advancing teams continue to a semifinal round due December 11, 2026. The top two teams argue in the championship round in Washington, D.C. in March 2027, with airfare and hotel covered by the sponsor. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/world-historian-student-essay-competition-world-history-association https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/world-historian-student-essay-competition-world-history-association Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: World History Association · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 International essay competition open to current K-12 students in public, private, and parochial schools and home-study programs, with no membership required. Students write an essay of about 1,000 words connecting a family story, cultural background, or issue of personal relevance to world history. The prize is $500 plus a one-year World History Association membership, and the 2027 deadline is to be announced by early November. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/world-wildlife-day-international-youth-art-contest-international-fund-for-animal https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/world-wildlife-day-international-youth-art-contest-international-fund-for-animal Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: International Fund for Animal Welfare · Category: Competition · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Young artists ages 4 to 18 submit hand-drawn or painted wildlife artwork on the yearly World Wildlife Day theme, uploaded through the sponsor's website. Finalists and winning entries are presented at the official World Wildlife Day event on March 3. The eighth annual contest closed February 1, 2026, and dates for the next contest have not been posted. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/wts-metropolitan-phoenix-chapter-scholarship-program-wts-metropolitan-phoenix-ch https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/wts-metropolitan-phoenix-chapter-scholarship-program-wts-metropolitan-phoenix-ch Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Scholarship Organization: WTS Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter · Category: Scholarship · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 The Phoenix chapter of WTS offers ten scholarships totaling $35,000 for students headed toward transportation careers, including two for current high school seniors. One is for a senior woman considering a transportation-related degree, and another is open to seniors of any gender considering transportation, accounting, or engineering. The chapter says 2027 applications open in mid-October and close in mid-November. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-authors-contest-tucson-festival-of-books https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-authors-contest-tucson-festival-of-books Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Tucson Festival of Books · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-01-08 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Writing contest of the Tucson Festival of Books for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, limited by the entry form to students from Southern Arizona. Students may enter one story and one poem of up to 1,000 words, and each winner receives a prize bag with a $100 gift certificate to the UA Campus Store. Writing entries for the 2027 festival are due January 8, 2027, with an awards ceremony on March 13, 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-playwrights-festival-the-blank-theatre https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-playwrights-festival-the-blank-theatre Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: The Blank Theatre · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2027-03-15 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 A nationwide playwriting competition for writers 19 or younger who live or attend school in the US. Plays or musicals are accepted between January 5 and March 15, 2027, with no submission fee and a limit of three plays per playwright or team. The 12 best plays are mentored, directed, and performed by professional artists in July 2027. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-natural-history-museum-london https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-natural-history-museum-london Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Competition Organization: Natural History Museum, London · Category: Competition · Deadline: 2026-12-03 · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Youth section of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, for photographers aged 17 and under on the closing day. Entrants submit up to 10 photos of wildlife or the natural world in their age bracket and there is no entry fee. Entries for the current cycle open October 19, 2026 and close December 3, 2026. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-writers-project-young-writers-project https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/young-writers-project-young-writers-project Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: Young Writers Project · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Free online community where teens ages 13 to 19 share writing and visual art. Members post work to their own blog, respond to writing challenges, and comment on work by other members, and the site publishes a monthly digital magazine and an annual anthology. The organization is based in Vermont and has members from across the U.S. https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/youth-advisory-council-national-youth-leadership-council https://azstudentopportunityhub.org/opportunity/youth-advisory-council-national-youth-leadership-council Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Other Organization: National Youth Leadership Council · Category: Other · Deadline not listed — verify on site · Added to the Hub: 2026-10-08 Team of US-based students in grades 9 to 12 who serve a 2 year term advising the National Youth Leadership Council on its programs. Members attend a fall leadership retreat, monthly virtual meetings averaging 2 to 4 hours a month, and the National Service-Learning Conference, with all travel expenses covered. Applications are closed for 2026 and reopen next spring, and the 2026 cycle required applicants to be 15 by December 31, 2026.