Connect with student-led initiatives, research programs, and global competitions designed for high schoolers.
A CHD youth-led organization with multiple chapters that raises awareness for heart health and supports heart patients through service projects. We currently have chapters in Smithfield and West Warwick and partner with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation in Nevada to promote both heart health and cancer awareness. Founded in 2024, we’ve hosted town halls, library events, and more. Upcoming plans include an AHA Heart Walk, blood drives, and care packages for Hasbro patients. With 500+ Instagram followers, we offer middle and high school students opportunities to start chapters, volunteer, and get involved.
We are a youth-led initiative applying engineering and problem solving principles to essentially distribute STEM toys and cognitive games to kids and seniors. We partner with with libraries, daycares, pediatric units, and senior/dementia centers to make this possible. We plan to expand this idea and our support across multiple states and countries. So far we have organized a Christmas drive for a women’s and children’s shelter and have more to come!
United students forum is now organizing its second event and it's an MUN in collaboration with INYOUTH! With a huge success of over 50+ participants in our last event of a fellowship we look forward to active participation as we take up a new category of events, deadline is April 8 2026.
We aim to raise awareness for those with neurological conditions through learning, volunteering, and documenting. Chapter leaders have the opportunity to recruit volunteers, connect them to local care facilities, and host virtual programming. Participants also have the opportunity to enrol in our free 10-week program to prepare for meaningful engagement through awareness and connect with passionate peers from around the globe. We currently have chapters in six countries.
Melanin Minds in Medicine is a youth-led program designed to increase representation and equity in healthcare by guiding minority students toward medical and health science careers. Through mentorship, scholarships, research-based projects, and hands-on workshops, participants gain exposure to real-world medicine and advocacy. Recent outcomes include growing partnerships with local hospitals and community health organizations, as well as the launch of student-led health education and career exploration initiative.
MindBridge is a youth-led mental health organization focused on creating safe, supportive spaces for young people to learn, share, and grow. Through guest speaker sessions, community discussions, collaborations, and resource sharing, we promote mental health awareness and personal development. Recently, we’ve expanded our volunteer and leadership opportunities and hosted weekly speaker sessions to support students globally.
Hands in Hope is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness by providing care, dignity, and compassion. As of now, Hands in Hope has successfully hosted two service events, and has positively impacted many individuals around the Fairfax area in Virginia. Hands in Hope has also raised several hundred dollars, partnered with other organizations such as Second Story, and has expanded its outreach to many different high schools.
The Unseen Patient is an online blog to educate and inspire others about medicine. With it focusing on short educational posts and article writings of medical topics. The goal is to make easy read lessons and make medical education accessible and creative. As well with others have the opportunity to share their knowledge and learn more as they make work with staff.
We support animals in-need, and we work with organizations such as animal shelters who may need support. Our international research team is currently being developed too! We have raised $500+ dollars and have chapters in Austin and LA.
Our nonprofit focuses on health access and equity, with the goal of ensuring that everyone has fair access to essential health resources, education, and support. We work to raise awareness about health disparities, support underserved communities, and create meaningful, real world impact. All funds we raise are donated to project HOPE, a larger organization that provides global health care, disaster relief, and health education. By partnering with Project HOPE, we aim to amplify our impact and contribute to sustainable health solutions for our community and further more!
Finacademy is a digital financial research think tank for high schoolers. We help high schoolers conduct financial research in any topic of intreset through mentors, materials, ideas, a summer program, and more. We hope to make financial research more accessible and streamline the process for high schoolers. We have created a structured summer program for 8 weeks this summer and are looking for applicants!
We host art projects at nursing homes throughout California's Bay Area, primarily for seniors with dementia. Aside from this, we love hosting large projects that connect the elderly with their broader community - most recently, we're partnering with Notre Dame High School to distribute 700 valentines to different nursing homes!!
Project SPROUTS mission is to inspire more kids to pursuer a career in STEM and one way we are doing that is by donating STEM kits to local hospitals. Recently, we have already raised over seven hundred dollars through our fundraisers and have already donated to one hospital. We have already planned to donate to two other hospitals and have awareness campaigns on our social media planned.
Found in Translation (FIT) is a student-led initiative that aims to make essential public health resources available to those who speak a language other than English, increasing accessibility for people of all backgrounds. Volunteers will help translate helpful documents, brochures, guides, and flyers into different languages in order to create a meaningful impact in their community and assist underserved groups.
Act for Animals is a student-led organization engaging Bay Area and East Bay high schoolers in animal ethics advocacy. Our team plans and runs educational events, creates social media content, conducts outreach to schools and teachers, and gives student-led presentations. So far, we’ve reached 150+ students, connected with two schools, and engaged five or more teachers around humane education initiatives.
Our project provides honest, practical advice for high school students navigating academics, pressure, identity, and expectations. We work to lighten students’ emotional and academic load by offering guidance from peers who have faced similar challenges, helping them feel less alone. Our goal is to promote self-awareness, resilience, and healthier approaches to both school and personal life. The project currently includes 12 contributors and reaches about 920 readers.
FEMpowerment is a new organization with the mission of empowering youth to advocate for the rights of underrepresented women, as well as bring focus to issues women deal with globally. Our goal is to reach as many people worldwide and make as much impact as we can through our chapters. We currently have over 40 team members and we’re setting up 6 chapters globally.
We are a newly founded nonprofit focused on donating toys, crafts, and funds to hospitalized children, underprivileged children, and animals in need, while raising awareness for common and lesser-known illnesses, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, through weekly educational posts, through our series, “Focus of the week. We also create a weekly post featuring a new animal in need each week!
My project is a initiative called Econsphere mainly, which empowers students about economic knowledge, provides free resources/opportunities for those curious about Econ, Business or Finance and post weekly content about how economics play an important role in our lives! Econsphere’s mission is to connect curious students who are passionate about economics, business, and finance, while highlighting not just economics, but how economic systems work together to influence society. Additionally, under Econsphere, a new project called, Economic Mobility Index for countries in Global South is launching, which'll be accessible to high/middle schoolers to learn analytical skills, indexes and conduct mini research projects to upload online for others to see!
We are a student led project dedicated to educating people on medical conditions, especially the lesser known illnesses. Recently, we have been able to collaborate with similar initiatives to host an art competition, called Heart 2 Heart, for students to express their impact.
EduReach helps teachers by giving them AI tools to grade work and easy guides to use in class. We also make helpful websites for high school students. Plus, we visit elementary schools to run fun workshops about money, the environment, and AI so kids can learn big ideas simply.
Project: EquiFlow’s mission is to empower young women worldwide by promoting equitable access to menstrual products and comprehensive women’s health resources, while actively working to remove barriers to education caused by period poverty and health inequities. This initiative was inspired by the recognition that millions of young women miss school, experience stigma, or face health risks simply because they lack access to essential menstrual care. EquiFlow aims to break the cycle of disadvantage.
The goal of ArtsForImpact is to make arts and crafts to spread joy to others. We also have goals of improving accessibility to art supplies and bridge this economic barrier for artists globally! This was fueled by the recognition that many artists around the world face barriers that limit their ability to create work and express themselves. We want to improve accessibility to art supplies and resources, aiming to empower artists from all backgrounds and to build a global community where artistic expression will not be restricted by financial limitations.
Crafted For A Cause is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds for charities through volunteer creativity. Our goal is to engage youth in service while bridging the gap of educational equity. We’ve raised over $800 so far, supported multiple causes, and are expanding through regional chapters and community-driven fundraisers.
Participants of GYIA Online will expand their understanding of investing through case studies that explore creative, real-world solutions. No prior experience is required—this competition rewards skills like critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and public speaking. Students may register in teams of three or individually and be placed on a team. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with peers from around the world. GYIA Online is open to middle and high school students globally and is completely free. Sign up through our Google Form and join us for an exciting competition on March 20, 2026!
Northville Period Poverty is a student-led organization dedicated to providing free menstrual products to those in need and reducing stigma surrounding period health. Our goal is to promote equity and education through donation drives, school bathroom supply stations, and awareness events. So far, we have organized product collections that have helped thousands and educated our community on women’s health and menstrual health.
Care Circle Collective is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort, joy, and hope to children facing hospitalization. Through heartfelt care packages filled with handmade items, books, toys, and letters, we empower volunteers to make an impact in the lives of children and their families.
One of the most prestigious summer research programs for high school students worldwide. RSI combines a week of intensive STEM coursework with five weeks of original research mentored by scientists, culminating in a research paper and symposium presentation.
A highly selective 8-week summer research internship where high school juniors and seniors work in real medical research labs under Stanford mentors, attend seminars, and present their work at a poster session.
A 6-week summer research experience where students work with researchers on plant biology and biotechnology projects, gaining lab experience and presenting at a scientific symposium.
Paid summer internship where students are mentored by Salk researchers, learn lab techniques, and conduct hands-on research in cutting-edge life sciences.
A 6-week non-residential research program pairing rising high school juniors and seniors with faculty mentors to conduct hands-on STEM research.
A ~39-day immersive summer research experience where students work in small teams to solve real scientific problems, combining classroom learning with laboratory/field research.
A summer research experience pairing high school students with university faculty and research groups in STEM, particularly physics and high-energy science.
A ~39-day immersive summer research experience where students work in small teams to solve real scientific problems, combining classroom learning with laboratory/field research.
A four-week residential summer program with research projects, lectures, and lab work across STEM fields for motivated high school students.
Mentored 1:1 research program where students conduct independent research in STEM, social science, or humanities under PhD-level mentors, culminating in a paper or project.
Project-based research experience pairing students with expert mentors to explore original research questions in STEM, humanities, or CS.
Hands-on summer research internship placing high school students in real university labs across biology, chemistry, engineering, and computer science.
Highly selective, fully funded 7-week summer research program allowing students to conduct intensive research with Texas Tech faculty mentors.
Research internship focused on international relations, education, and public policy through curriculum development and policy research.
Selective fellowship engaging students in research, policy writing, and civic innovation focused on democracy, technology, and social impact.
Archival research internship allowing students to work with primary historical documents and develop original humanities research.
AI research and ethics program introducing students to machine learning, data science, and socially responsible AI research.
Advanced follow-on programs from Google's CSSI that include applied CS projects, mentorship, and collaborative research-style problem solving.
Paid biomedical research internship where students work alongside NIH scientists on cutting-edge medical research projects.
International research opportunities offering students exposure to advanced scientific research in physics, biology, and neuroscience.
ISEF is the largest international pre-college science competition, bringing students from dozens of countries to present original research projects. Participants qualify through affiliated regional and state science fairs and showcase their work to professional judges. Winners receive scholarships, internships, and awards, and top projects often gain national scientific recognition.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, this team quiz competition tests students on quick recall and deep understanding of science and math topics. Teams of high school students compete in fast-paced matches, with top teams advancing to the national finals. Its one of the largest academic competitions in the country.
Teams of high school juniors and seniors use math and data to solve real-world problems in a continuous 14-hour challenge window. There are no participation fees, and top teams can earn scholarships and present their work in person at the final event. Its ideal for students who excel in applied math and collaborative problem solving.
IMMC invites teams to apply mathematical modeling to solve real issues and demonstrate their approach in a written submission. The competition promotes mathematical applications across countries and levels of education. It culminates in international recognition and networking with other teams worldwide.
IMMC invites teams to apply mathematical modeling to solve real issues and demonstrate their approach in a written submission. The competition promotes mathematical applications across countries and levels of education. It culminates in international recognition and networking with other teams worldwide.
USIYPT is a two-day physics research and debate competition where school teams prepare solutions to complex physics problems and then present and defend them in “physics fights.” This format emphasizes deep understanding, peer evaluation, and scientific communication. Teams work throughout the year to investigate problems before the competition weekend.
High school teams research, design, and engineer a vision of a future city that addresses real sustainability challenges. Teams create essays, models (physical or virtual), and presentations judged for creativity and technical merit. This competition strengthens teamwork, project planning, and STEM thinking.
One of the most prestigious U.S. research competitions, STS highlights original scientific research by high school seniors. Applicants submit a full research report, methods, results, and recommendations to be evaluated nationally. Top finalists earn significant scholarships and present live at the finals.
USABO is the premier biology competition in the United States, testing students on rigorous biology content and problem solving. Schools and students must register through their school, as individual registration is not permitted without a school sponsor. Competitors progress through multiple rounds including online exams, culminating in a national tournament and potential selection to the International Biology Olympiad team.
ARML brings together teams from high schools nationwide to tackle difficult math problems in individual and team rounds. The competition includes power questions, relay rounds, and collaboration rounds over a full day. Its known for its community and highly challenging problems that push beyond standard curriculum.
World Maths Day is one of the largest global online math competitions, inviting students to participate in timed math challenges and games. It attracts students from hundreds of countries and uses Mathletics gameplay to test speed and accuracy. The event fosters fun and global engagement with math.
Formerly one of the most prestigious U.S. research competitions, the Siemens Competition recognized high school students for original research in math, science, and technology. Students competed individually or in teams and presented advanced research projects for national recognition and scholarships.
Google Science Fair is a global online competition where students submit innovative science and engineering projects addressing real-world problems. Participants are judged on creativity, scientific rigor, and potential impact.
Modeling the Future Challenge is a mathematical modeling competition where teams use data and quantitative reasoning to solve real-world problems. Submissions emphasize clarity, assumptions, and practical application of mathematics.
Desafiando el Riesgo is an international math case competition where students analyze risk-based scenarios using mathematical modeling and data analysis. Teams submit written solutions demonstrating reasoning and real-world application.
World Robot Olympiad is a global robotics competition that challenges students to design, build, and program robots to solve themed tasks. The competition emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and engineering skills.
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest challenges students to design overly complex machines that perform a simple task. The competition highlights creativity, mechanical design, and problem-solving.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national competition where students propose STEM-based solutions to real community challenges. Teams develop innovative ideas and pitch their concepts for funding and recognition.
Zero Robotics is a programming competition where students write code to control satellites aboard the International Space Station. Finalist teams see their algorithms run in space during live tournaments.
Academic WorldQuest is a team-based quiz competition focused on global affairs, economics, history, and international relations. Teams compete at regional levels before advancing to the national finals.