High School Extracurriculars — Page 11
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Programs 241–264 of 1967
Browse 24+ curated programs for high school students:
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize — Stockholm International Water Institute: International competition for water-related science and environmental projects.
- Virtual Enterprise International Business Plan Competition — Virtual Enterprises International: Business plan competition culminating at international finals. Students run simulated companies and pitch to real business judges.
- Harvard Pre-College Program — Harvard Summer School: Selective two-week academic immersion with Harvard faculty and peers.
- Whitehead Institute High School Research Program — Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research: Biomedical research program at MIT-affiliated Whitehead Institute. Hands-on experience in cutting-edge life sciences research.
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes — Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies: Three-week academic intensives across STEM, humanities, and arts.
- Astro Pi Challenge (ESA) — European Space Agency (ESA): ESA coding/data science challenge using ISS data; annual cycle.
- Wolfram High School Summer Research Program — Wolfram Research: Research program at company behind Mathematica. Work on computational projects with experts. Unique exposure to computational thinking and tools.
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) Finalist / Camp Invitee — USACO: Top ~24 invited to summer camp. 4 selected for IOI team. Most prestigious CS honor.
- International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) — International Geography Olympiad (iGeo): Qualify via national selection; annual international finals.
- U.S. Earth Science Olympiad (USESO) & IESO Team Selection — United States Earth Science Organization (USESO): Competitive pathway for top U.S. high schoolers to represent the nation at the International Earth Science Olympiad.
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO) Team USA — Center for Excellence in Education: Only 4 students represent USA at IBO. Extremely prestigious, with team members regularly admitted to Harvard, MIT, Stanford for biology/pre-med.
- European Youth Parliament (USA Sessions) — European Youth Parliament Network: Pan-European youth parliament simulation with delegates from 40 countries. Debates current EU policy issues. Demonstrates international engagement and
- Menuhin Competition Junior — Menuhin Competition: Prestigious international violin competition with junior division; annual/biannual cycle.
- Slamdance Screenplay Competition (Student Division) — Slamdance Film Festival: Screenplay competition at filmmaker-run festival known for discovering new talent. Winners receive industry recognition and festival access. Alternati
- Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes — Barron Prize: 25 winners receive $10,000. For young leaders making positive difference.
- MTNA National Competition Finalist — Music Teachers National Association: Finalist at Music Teachers National Association national competition. Top young performers in piano, strings, voice, and chamber music.
- BioGENEius Challenge — Biotechnology Innovation Organization: National biotechnology research competition. Present original biotech research for prizes and recognition.
- New England Conservatory Preparatory School — New England Conservatory: Conservatory-level training for pre-college musicians at NEC. Saturday program with NEC faculty.
- National Portfolio Day — National Portfolio Day Association: Free portfolio reviews from art school representatives at events nationwide. Essential for art school applicants.
- Outward Bound High School Expeditions — Outward Bound: Outdoor leadership expeditions. Backpacking, mountaineering, sailing.
- National Brain Bee USA Champion — Society for Neuroscience: Test knowledge of neuroscience. US champion competes at International Brain Bee.
- NIH Summer Internship Program — National Institutes of Health: Eight-week paid research internship at National Institutes of Health. Work alongside NIH scientists on biomedical research projects.
- Princeton Prize in Race Relations — Princeton University: For students promoting race relations. Regional winners + symposium at Princeton.
- NSLI-Y Creative Content Fellowship — U.S. Department of State: State Department program combining critical language learning with creative content production. Unique blend of language skills and creativity.