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International Mathematical Olympiad
The most prestigious mathematics competition for high school students worldwide.
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Most prestigious high school research competition; $3.1M in awards.
Research Science Institute
Most prestigious STEM summer program; FREE 6-week research at MIT.
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Nation's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition; 40 finalists compete for $2M in awards.
USA Mathematical Olympiad
Premier US mathematics olympiad; leads to IMO team selection.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
World's largest pre-college STEM competition; 1,800 finalists compete for $8M+ in awards.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
World's largest pre-college science fair; students present original research projects.
FIRST Robotics Competition
World's largest robotics competition; 6-week build + regional competitions.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Most prestigious creative arts competition; 100+ year history, 29 categories.
International Olympiad in Informatics
Premier international programming competition for high school students.
USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad
Junior version of USAMO for younger top scorers on AIME.
Summer Science Program
39-day hands-on research program; astrophysics or biochemistry/genomics tracks.
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science
FREE intensive 6-week MIT residential program for talented students from underrepresented communities.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Nation's longest-running creative recognition program; 260,000+ submissions annually for $500K+ in awards.
Indian Mathematics Olympiad Path
Multi-stage pathway to IMO, starting with IOQM qualifier (September) and progressing through RMO, INMO, and IMOTC
International Physics Olympiad
Most prestigious physics competition for high school students worldwide.
USA Computing Olympiad
Open online programming competition with four divisions: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
23-event team competition covering biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and more.
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
Prestigious 6-week number theory program at Boston University; ~13% acceptance.
National Speech & Debate Tournament
Largest academic competition globally; 6,700+ students in speech and debate.
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
Eight-week research program at Stanford for high school students interested in medical and biological sciences.
Tournament of Champions
Most elite debate tournament in the US; only students who've qualified at designated "bid tournaments" can compete.
Premier high school robotics competition; 120-pound robots compete in alliance-based game for world championship.
Singapore Mathematical Olympiad
The largest and oldest mathematics competition in Singapore, serving as the primary selection pathway for Singapore's IMO team.