WordMasters Challenge
A national vocabulary-based competition that focuses on analogies and encourages students to develop verbal reasoning, analytical thinking, and improve vocabulary comprehension.
Age: 12 to 14
West Point Bridge Design Contest
A bridge design competition where students use simulation software to design virtual bridges, competing to build the most efficient and cost-effective structures.
Weekly Reader’s “What’s Your Story?” Student Publishing Awards
This contest is sponsored by TIME magazine and was designed to encourage students to strive for excellence in publishing. This program honors the best works
MyImpact Challenge
A civic engagement competition encouraging students to implement and share impactful community service projects, aligning them with constitutional principles.
Weekly Mathematics Contest
A weekly math contest where students solve challenging problems to improve their mathematical skills and compete for prizes.
VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program
A national playwriting competition where young writers explore disability themes. Winning works are produced and performed at the Kennedy Center.
VEX Robotics Competition
VEX Robotics Competition is one of the largest robotics competitions for middle and high school students. It involves designing, building, and programming robots to complete
VEX IQ Challenge
The VEX IQ Challenge is an elementary and middle school robotics competition where students design and program robots to solve specific challenges. The competition fosters
Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen
Patriot’s Pen is an essay competition for middle school students that encourages them to explore America’s history and express their views on patriotism through a
USA Mathematical Talent Search
The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a proof-based math contest where students solve challenging problems over multiple rounds. Participants receive personalized feedback and can
