National Robotics Challenge

The National Robotics Challenge (NRC) is one of the oldest robotics competitions, allowing participants to engineer solutions to specific challenges using materials and tools of

National Schools Project Poetry Contest

A poetry contest designed to encourage creativity in students by publishing selected poems in the Young American Poetry Digest, which is distributed nationally.

National Portuguese Exam

The National Portuguese Exam (NPE) is an annual assessment aimed at measuring students’ proficiency in the Portuguese language. The exam focuses on listening, speaking, reading,

National Recreation Trails Photo Contest

The contest invites participants to submit photos highlighting National Recreation Trails, aiming to showcase their diversity and promote awareness of the NRT system. Categories include

National Pitch Challenge

The National Pitch Challenge encourages K-12 students to develop entrepreneurial skills by pitching innovative ideas for products or services. The competition focuses on creativity, problem-solving,

National Political Science Bee

A quiz competition testing knowledge of US & foreign politics, current events, political theory, political economy, and more.

National Peace Essay Contest

The National Peace Essay Contest engages students in learning and writing about peace and conflict issues, focusing on diplomacy and the role of the Foreign

National Mythology Exam

The National Mythology Exam tests students on their knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology. It also includes optional topics on Norse mythology, and other literary

National Ocean Sciences Bowl

A competition that engages high school students in ocean science and prepares them for STEM careers, helping them become informed citizens and environmental stewards.

National Innovator Challenge

The National Innovator Challenge encourages students to explore innovation through creative problem-solving in various fields such as STEM. The competition fosters critical thinking, creativity, and