American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest

National History Day

National History Day

Students research a historical topic tied to an annual theme and present a paper, exhibit, performance, or documentary.. Students research a historical topic tied to an annual theme and present a paper, exhibit, performance, or documentary. Top projects advance to the National Contest each June.

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

Telluride Association

Six-week, all-expenses-paid summer seminar for high schoolers with discussion-based classes on humanities and social science topics.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

U.S. Department of State

State Department scholarship to learn critical languages (Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, etc.) through immersion in host communities abroad.

Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)

Princeton University

Intensive 10-day summer journalism institute for high-achieving juniors from low-income backgrounds, with workshops, newsroom visits, and college admissions guidance.

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science

Nation's oldest STEM competition; accepts research in behavioral and social sciences categories (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics).. Nation's oldest STEM competition; accepts research in behavioral and social sciences categories (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics). Top prize is $250,000.

John Locke Institute Essay Competition

John Locke Institute

Prestigious essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law.. Prestigious essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Winners receive prizes and recognition at ceremonies in Oxford.