Top Global Competitions for High-School Students

    Explore 15+ curated global competitions for high-school students in writing, STEM, business, innovation, public speaking, and more.

    LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition 2026
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    LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition 2026

    Organised by LSESU Economics Society

    Business & EconomicsCreative Writing+3 more

    Deadline

    01 Sep 2026

    Age / eligibility

    14–18 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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    Julia Wood History Essay Competition

    Organised by St Hugh's College, University of Oxford

    History

    Deadline

    22 Jul 2026

    Age / eligibility

    16–18 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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    Mary Renault Classical Reception Essay Competition

    Organised by St Hugh's College, University of Oxford

    Creative WritingCritical Analysis+2 more

    Deadline

    22 Jul 2026

    Age / eligibility

    16–18 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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    Immerse Education Essay Competition

    Organised by Immerse Education

    Creative WritingCritical Analysis+3 more

    Deadline

    25 Oct 2026

    Age / eligibility

    13–18 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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    World Bank Group Youth Summit Pitch Competition 2026

    Organised by World Bank Group

    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurship+1 more

    Deadline

    04 Mar 2026

    Age / eligibility

    18–35 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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    Young Champions of the Earth

    Organised by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

    EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Science+1 more

    Age / eligibility

    18–30 years

    Location

    Online

    Cost

    Free entry

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