National French Contest
National French Contest (Le Grand Concours) tests students on their knowledge of French language and culture. The contest is open to students in grades K-12
Age: 15 to 18
National Geographic Student Photo Contest
The National Geographic Student Photo Contest previously challenged students to submit photos showcasing environmental awareness and exploration. However, the program is no longer being offered.
National FFA Organization Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE)
CDE/LDE events challenge students to develop critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Competitions cover agriculture-related topics like dairy cattle evaluation, food science, and public
National Engineering Design Challenge (Javits-Wagner-O’Day/JETS)
NEDC challenged high school students to work in teams to develop engineering solutions to real-world problems. The competition aimed to foster innovation and teamwork in
National Engineering Design Competition
NEDC challenges students to identify a group experiencing inequity and develop a human-centered design solution using coding as a primary element. Teams present their projects
National Debate Coaches Association Tournament
NDCA Tournament is a national debate championship for high school students, featuring various debate formats like Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum. The event fosters critical
National Current Events League
National Current Events League (NCEL) is a contest where students answer multiple-choice questions on current events across four meets throughout the school year. Topics include
National Cyber League (NCL)
NCL is a cybersecurity competition designed to help students develop and test their skills in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Students participate in a series of challenges
National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Speech and Debate Tournament
NCFL Grand National Tournament is one of the largest speech and debate competitions in the U.S., bringing together high school students to compete in events
National Economics Challenge
National Economics Challenge tests high school students on key micro and macroeconomic principles, as well as global economics. Students compete in two divisions: Adam Smith
