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InvestWrite (SIFMA Foundation)

Competition · SIFMA Foundation

CostFree (via free Stock Market Game registration)

DeadlineOpens Opens with each Stock Market Game sessionFall and spring deadlines not yet published for 2026-27

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Free national investing essay contest for grades 9-12 students already enrolled in the Stock Market Game.

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JA Company of the Year (Junior Achievement)

Competition · Junior Achievement USA

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Join a local JA Company Program in fallNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 24)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatHybrid

National finale for teams that build a real student-run business through Junior Achievement's Company Program.

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John Locke Institute Essay Competition

Competition · John Locke Institute

CostFree by the regular deadline

DeadlineOpens Early February (2026 cycle)Not yet posted (2026 cycle closed May 31)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Free global essay contest for students under 19 across Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law, with prizes up to $10,000.

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

Competition · National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

CostFree

DeadlineSet by each of the regional symposia, typically Jan-March.

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Present original STEM research at a free regional symposium for a shot at national tuition scholarships up to $12,000.

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MATE ROV Competition

Competition · MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) / Marine Technology Society

CostTeam fees vary by competition class and regional event

DeadlineSet by each regional event (typically spring); World Championship in…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Underwater robotics: teams build a remotely operated vehicle to complete ocean-science missions at regional events, then a world championship.

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Math Kangaroo

Competition · Math Kangaroo in USA, Inc.

Cost$18-35/student depending on registration date (2026 pricing tiers; 2027 fee page not independently reconfirmed)

DeadlineOpens Mid-September 2026Late registration closes February 1, 2027 ($35); regular $20 through…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatCommuter

Global K-12 math contest with a high school level; $18-35 to enter, taken in person at a local testing center.

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Math League High School Contests

Competition · Math League

Cost$100 per school for the full High School League season (6 contests, no other fees)

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed September 30)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatCommuter

Six in-class math contests a year for high schoolers; a school pays $100 for the season and runs them itself.

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Math Prize for Girls

Competition · Advantage Testing Foundation & Jane Street

CostFree to enter; travel/lodging typically self-funded

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed May 31)

GradesGrades 9–11

FormatResidential

Invitation-only math olympiad for girls in 11th grade or below, awarding $100,000 in prizes at MIT each October.

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Medusa Mythology Exam (American Classical League)

Competition · American Classical League

CostPer-student fee; exact amount not currently published

DeadlineOpens Opens November 1Exam registration closes January 15, 2027 (opens November 1)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Written exam on Greek and Roman mythology for grades 9-12, offered online or on paper through your school.

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Mu Alpha Theta National Convention

Competition · Mu Alpha Theta (National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society)

CostConvention registration + travel (amount not published); chapter grants and scholarships offset costs

DeadlineOpens March 2027No fixed registration deadline published; opens March 2027 via…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatResidential

Week-long national convention for Mu Alpha Theta chapter members, with individual, relay, ciphering, and poster contests.

NotesFinancial aid · Membership required

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MyImpact Challenge (Bill of Rights Institute)

Competition · Bill of Rights Institute

CostFree

DeadlineOpens September 11Due April 19, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Free national civic-engagement essay and project contest for grades 6-12, with prizes up to $10,000.

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National Economics Challenge

Competition · Council for Economic Education (CEE)

CostFree

DeadlineOpens Not yet posted for 2026-27Not yet posted for 2026-27 season

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Team economics exam competition with no prerequisite coursework, from an online prelim to state and national rounds.

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National French Contest (Le Grand Concours)

Competition · American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)

Cost$5 per student (AATF-member teacher) or $10 (non-member), plus possible local fees

DeadlineOpens February 11Secondary (grades 7-12) window closes April 9, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Annual written French-proficiency contest for grades 7-12, entered through your school's French teacher.

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National Geography Bee

Competition · National Geography Bee, Inc.

CostSchool pays $95-$150 registration; not billed per student

DeadlineOpens Open now (2027 cycle)School registration closes December 18, 2026

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Independent successor to the discontinued National Geographic GeoBee — a school-to-national contest for grades 9-12.

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National German Exam (AATG)

Competition · American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)

Cost$8 per exam (+$95 non-member school sponsor fee)

DeadlineOpens October 1 (Levels 2-4)Due Levels 2-4 registration closes January 27, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Annual German-proficiency exam by level, taken through your school, with a national prize program for top scorers.

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National High School Ethics Bowl

Competition · Parr Center for Ethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NHSEB)

CostFree for students; school pays a $175–$250 team registration fee (fee waivers available)

DeadlineOpens Registration opens mid-September each yearTeam registration due January 15, 2027 (lower early rate before…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Teams analyze real-world ethical dilemmas (not debate) in regional matches, advancing toward a national championship at UNC.

NotesFinancial aid

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National High School Mock Trial Championship

Competition · National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.

CostFree for students; team costs are handled through the school/state program (exact fee not published)

DeadlineOpens Varies by state mock trial programState champion teams advance directly to Nationals each spring

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

State-champion mock trial teams argue a simulated case before real judges at the national finals each May.

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National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards)

Competition · The Broadway League

CostFree to the individual student; selected via school musical productions

DeadlineSet by each Regional Awards Program; national ceremony each late June…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatCommuter

Nominees advance from more than 50 regional high school musical theatre award programs to a national ceremony.

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National History Bee and Bowl

Competition · International Academic Competitions (IAC)

Cost$54/student (Bee) or $59-$99/team (Bowl) at regionals

DeadlineRegional tournament dates vary; season runs late Oct-early Apr

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Buzzer-based history quiz competition (individual Bee, 4-player team Bowl) from regional tournaments to nationals.

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National History Day (NHD)

Competition · National History Day, Inc.

CostVaries by local affiliate

DeadlineLocal/state deadlines vary by affiliate; qualifiers required to…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Year-long historical research project — paper, exhibit, documentary, performance, or website — judged from school through nationals.

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National Japanese Exam (NJE)

Competition · American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)

CostFree for AATJ-member students; $20 for non-members

DeadlineNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed February 13)

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Annual online Japanese-proficiency exam by level, taken through your school, free for AATJ-member students.

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National Latin Exam (NLE)

Competition · American Classical League / National Junior Classical League

Cost$8 per exam (US/Canada) + school handling fee

DeadlineOpens Late AugustRegistration closes February 20, 2027

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatOnline

Multiple-choice Latin exam by level, taken through your school, with medals, book awards, and Title I grants available.

NotesFinancial aid

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National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)

Competition · National Ocean Sciences Bowl

CostFree to students (team pays a regional registration fee)

DeadlineOpens Regional dates announced around SeptemberSet by each regional bowl coordinator; check your region's specific…

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

A marine-science quiz bowl for 4-5 student teams, competing regionally for a spot at the National Finals.

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National Personal Finance Challenge

Competition · Council for Economic Education (CEE)

CostFree; National Finals travel/lodging expenses covered (transportation to the host city excluded)

DeadlineOpens Not yet posted for 2026-27Not yet posted for 2026-27 season

GradesGrades 9–12

FormatVaries

Team competition on earning, saving, investing, and credit, culminating in a financial-plan case study and quiz bowl.

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