Academic Competitions

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is a national science competition for middle school students. Learn who can apply, what you can win,

HiMCM challenges high school teams to solve real-world problems through mathematical modeling, emphasizing collaboration, analysis, and clear communication of solutions. Learn everything you need

MOEMS introduces younger students to competitive math, building problem-solving skills and confidence through engaging contests designed for elementary and middle school learners. Learn everything

Explore Quill and Scroll, including its major journalism contests, eligibility requirements, submission rules, awards, and how published student work is evaluated.

Explore the NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing, including eligibility rules, nomination limits, award levels, and what judges look for in top student writing.

Learn how the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge) works, who’s eligible, how teams win scholarships, and why strong performance signals top-tier STEM readiness

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a global robotics competition. Learn how FTC works, how to win awards, and why it strengthens competitive college applications.

The Continental Mathematics League (CML) is a math competition for Grades 2–12. Learn how CML works, how teams score, who wins, and why strong