Participants in the contest submit a short-form article on a topic in international affairs. Each submission will be read and scored by the Harvard International Review.

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12

A literary journal that accepts submissions of poetry, prose, and art from writers and artists.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 10-20 years old

A literary publication that seeks to showcase the voices of emerging and established writers and artists.

Eligibility: All secondary and undergraduate students are eligible, including international students and students who have graduated a semester early

An international competition encouraging K–12 students to submit essays connecting personal or familial experiences to world history.

Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs

An annual essay contest inviting students to explore challenging questions across subjects like philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law.

Eligibility: Candidates must be eighteen years old or younger

A writing contest organized by The New York Times, inviting teenagers to submit essays that provide instructions or guidance on a topic of their choice.

Eligibility: Students ages 13 to 19 who are in middle school or high school

A prestigious poetry competition for young poets, attracting thousands of entries worldwide.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 11-17 years old

An annual science fair where high school students from around the globe present independent research projects.

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12

A global competition designed to promote scientific thinking among students through challenging exams and problem-solving tasks in various scientific disciplines.

Eligibility: Open to secondary school students selected through national science olympiad competitions in their respective countries

An annual competition for secondary school students, testing their knowledge and skills in chemistry through theoretical and practical examinations.

Eligibility: Open to secondary school students selected through national chemistry olympiad competitions in their respective countries

A worldwide biology competition for secondary school students, assessing their understanding through practical and theoretical tests.

Eligibility: Open to secondary school students selected through national biology olympiad competitions in their respective countries

An annual physics competition for high school students, challenging them with theoretical and experimental examinations.

Eligibility: Open to secondary school students selected through national physics olympiad competitions in their respective countries

An annual global competition where students create short videos explaining complex scientific concepts in engaging and accessible ways.

Eligibility: Open for students between the ages of 13 and 18

An annual contest that encourages students to write about the role of engineering in society, aiming to inspire interest in engineering careers.

Eligibility: Students in Elementary School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12)

An international competition that invites students to present projects aimed at improving water quality, management, protection, or education.

Eligibility: Open for students between the ages of 15 and 20

A competition where teams design overly complex machines to perform simple tasks, celebrating creativity and engineering skills.

Eligibility: Students in Elementary School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12)

The Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge (BYDC) is a project-based learning experience that invites middle and high school teams to develop nature-inspired solutions to real-world problems.

Eligibility: Students in Elementary School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12)

The IYMC is an online mathematics competition for students of all ages, promoting global collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. It challenges participants to engage in solving math problems across multiple levels.

Eligibility: Current high school and university students

Competify Hub offers a variety of math competitions aimed at nurturing the talents of young minds through engaging challenges. The platform hosts multiple contests throughout the year.

Eligibility: Students in Elementary School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12)

The International Math Bowl is a competition designed to challenge students' mathematical abilities in a team format, with categories ranging from algebra to geometry and calculus.

Eligibility: All high school students are eligible

Mathematical Kangaroo is an international math competition that promotes logical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and challenging math problems.

Eligibility: Open to students from primary school to high school, with specific age categories depending on the country of participation

Math Madness by Arete Labs is a competitive online math event where participants solve complex math problems and apply advanced problem-solving strategies. The competition emphasizes critical thinking and creativity.

Eligibility: Students in Elementary School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12)

An annual competition that challenges students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills across various design disciplines, including graphic design, animation, and game design.

Eligibility: Open for students between the ages of 6 and 16 (India only)

This competition focuses on applying design thinking methodologies to solve real-world problems, encouraging innovative solutions and user-centered design approaches.

Eligibility: Australian students only

An international competition empowering students to identify local challenges and create impactful solutions using the "Feel, Imagine, Do, Share" framework.

Eligibility: Open for students between the ages of 8 and 13

This competition provides a platform for students to present projects that address global sustainability challenges. It fosters innovation and promotes solutions aligned with UN sustainable development goals.

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in senior high school or higher

An international spelling competition designed to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills among students through engaging and competitive spelling challenges.

Eligibility: Open for students between the ages of 5 and 14

This competition focuses on conceptual understanding and creative thinking in spelling. It challenges students with innovative questions and prepares them for future competitive exams while improving their spelling skills.

Eligibility: Open for all students in grades 1 -8

A hybrid-mode spelling bee competition that tests participants' vocabulary, logical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, offering interactive learning modules and global competition.

Eligibility: Open for all students in grades 1-8

An innovative spelling bee competition that combines fun with deep learning, featuring multiple rounds including Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and World Final.

Eligibility: Open for all students in grades K-12