Youth Service America: Everyday Young Heroes Award
The award honors young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service to others and working toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Age: 8 to 11
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
A youth program teaching children how to start, own, and operate a lemonade stand, with participants competing for the title of Youth Entrepreneur of the
Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition
A global environmental journalism competition where young people create articles, photos, videos, or podcasts focused on solutions to environmental issues.
Young Playwrights Festival
A competition for young playwrights (ages 9-19) to have their plays fully produced in Hollywood by professional actors and directors. The festival selects 12 winning
You Be The Chemist Challenge
A STEM competition for middle school students that encourages teamwork and problem-solving through science-based questions and sustainability challenges.
Y.E.S. for Arkansas (Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase)
A business plan competition for Arkansas middle school students (Grades 5-8) where they develop and present business plans, gaining real-world entrepreneurial experience.
Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Contest
A prestigious writing competition covering various genres including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Offers emerging writers opportunities for exposure and publication.
World Robotics League
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World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
WRO is a global robotics competition aimed at fostering creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through four competition categories: RoboMission, RoboSports, Future Innovators, and Future Engineers.
Wonder League Robotics Competition
A global virtual robotics competition where students complete coding and robotics challenges using Dash robots to solve real-world problems.
