President’s Environmental Youth Awards
A national competition recognizing K-12 students for innovative environmental projects and leadership in conservation efforts.
Age: 15 to 18
Poetry Out Loud
A national poetry recitation contest where high school students compete by memorizing and performing poems. Winners receive cash prizes and scholarships.
Potomac Region Solar Energy Association National High School Solar Design Contest
This contest is designed for high school age students who want to apply the principles of solar energy in new ways. Students can improve on
Plant the Moon & Plant Mars Challenge
A global science experiment and research challenge where participants test how to grow crops in lunar or Martian soil to support future astronauts.
Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students
High school students submit a business idea and compete in a pitch competition, with finalists presenting live at Seton Hall University.
Planet911 Youth Film Challenge
An international youth film competition encouraging young filmmakers to submit short films addressing environmental stewardship and climate action.
Physics Bowl
An international competition where high school students take a timed physics exam to compete for regional and global rankings.
Penn Climate Venture
A climate-focused entrepreneurship competition where students form teams and develop startups to address pressing environmental issues.
Panasonic Academic Challenge
This is an academic competition in the areas of mathematics, science, English, social studies, the fine arts, foreign language, and computer science.
Owlypia Global Competition
An academic competition designed to develop students’ soft skills and inspire intellectual curiosity through collaborative challenges.
