Events and Activities for Age Group 11-14

Academic Competitions
Arts Competitions
Writing & Literature Competitions
Sports Competitions
Technology & Innovation Competitions
Leadership Competitions
Environmental Competitions

National Geographic GeoBee

A quiz-based competition focused on geography knowledge among young learners.

Eligibility: Grades 4–8 (Ages 9–14)

SpellBee International

A spelling competition that enhances vocabulary and English proficiency.

Eligibility: Grades 1–12 (ages 6–18)

Global Canvas Art Competition

An international children’s art contest encouraging creativity around environmental themes.

Eligibility: Ages 16 and under

Doodle for Google

An annual contest where students create a Google Doodle based on a theme, featured on Google's homepage.

Eligibility: Grades K–12 (Ages 5–18)

Science Without Borders® Challenge

An international art contest that engages students to promote ocean conservation through art.

Eligibility: Students aged 11–19

SpellBee International

A spelling competition that enhances vocabulary and English proficiency.

Eligibility: Grades 1–12 (Ages 6–18)

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The world's oldest international writing competition for schools, promoting literacy and creative expression.

Eligibility: Under 14 (Junior Category), 14–18 (Senior Category)

Young Writers Short Story Competition

A competition for young writers to submit short stories in a range of genres, fostering creativity and storytelling skills.

Eligibility: Students aged 13–18

Young Authors Writing Contest

An international writing competition to encourage young authors to publish their creative works.

Eligibility: Ages 12–18

New York Times Student Writing Contests

Monthly contests covering various topics, encouraging students to develop their writing and critical thinking skills.

Eligibility: Students aged 11–19 attending middle or high school

International Children's Games (ICG)

An IOC-sanctioned event where children from cities worldwide compete in sports.

Eligibility: Ages 12–15

Little League Baseball World Series

A global baseball tournament bringing together young athletes from around the world.

Eligibility: Ages 9–12

World School Sport Games (Gymnasiade)

A multi-sport event organized by the International School Sport Federation, featuring various sports disciplines.

Eligibility: Students aged 13–18

FIRST LEGO League

A STEM competition where students build and program LEGO robots to solve challenges.

Eligibility: Ages 9–16

World Robot Olympiad (WRO)

A robotics competition inspiring innovation and teamwork using LEGO robotics kits.

Eligibility: Ages 8–19

Technovation Challenge

A global technology and entrepreneurship competition for girls to build apps that solve real-world problems.

Eligibility: Girls aged 10–18

Google Science Fair

A global online science and technology competition encouraging students to develop innovative projects and solutions to global challenges.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

The Junior Model United Nations (JMUN)

A platform for students to debate and understand global issues, improving leadership and diplomatic skills.

Eligibility: Grades 4–12 (ages 9–18)

The Best Delegate MUN Conferences

Middle and high school students participate in simulations of the United Nations, developing leadership and negotiation skills.

Eligibility: Middle school and high school students (ages 12–18)

The International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Recognizes young environmental leaders and innovators around the world for their contributions to conservation and sustainability.

Eligibility: Ages 8–16