Events and Activities for Age Group 13-15
International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The world’s most prestigious math competition where students solve challenging problems requiring creativity and deep logical reasoning.
Eligibility: Ages 14–18
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
A global science fair where students present innovative research and compete for awards and scholarships.
Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (Ages 14–18)
International History Olympiad
A worldwide competition testing students’ historical knowledge through exams, quizzes, and team challenges.
Eligibility: Ages 13+
International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)
A global geography competition that emphasizes analytical thinking, map skills, and fieldwork activities.
Eligibility: Ages 14–19
FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Combines robotics, teamwork, and problem-solving as students design LEGO-based robots to tackle real-world challenges.
Eligibility: Ages 9–16
SpellBee International
A word competition that enhances vocabulary, spelling, and linguistic confidence among students worldwide.
Eligibility: Ages 6–18
Science Without Borders® Challenge
An art contest that encourages students to create artwork promoting ocean conservation and sustainability.
Eligibility: Ages 11–19
Doodle for Google
A creative competition where students design unique doodles for Google’s homepage based on annual themes.
Eligibility: Ages 5–18
Creative Communications Poetry & Art Contest
A platform for young poets and artists to showcase their creativity in published collections.
Eligibility: Ages 13–18
Young Writers Short Story Competition
A contest encouraging budding writers to submit short stories for national recognition and publication.
Eligibility: Ages 13–18
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
The world’s oldest schools’ writing competition, encouraging youth to express ideas on global issues.
Eligibility: Under 14 (Junior), 14–18 (Senior)
New York Times Student Writing Contests
A series of writing contests ranging from opinion pieces to creative works, hosted by The New York Times Learning Network.
Eligibility: Ages 11–19
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
A highly respected program that recognizes teenagers for excellence in creative writing and art.
Eligibility: Ages 12–18
Young Authors Writing Contest
A contest encouraging young students to share original short stories, essays, and poetry.
Eligibility: Ages 12–18
International Children’s Games (ICG)
An Olympic-style sporting event promoting friendship and cultural exchange among young athletes worldwide.
Eligibility: Ages 12–15
Gymnasiade – World School Sport Games
A multisport competition featuring athletics, gymnastics, swimming, and more for high school athletes.
Eligibility: Ages 13–18
World Robot Olympiad (WRO)
A global robotics competition where teams design, build, and program robots to complete themed challenges.
Eligibility: Ages 8–19
Conrad Challenge
An innovation and entrepreneurship competition where students develop solutions to global challenges.
Eligibility: Ages 13–18
Google Science Fair
A prestigious online science competition encouraging students to submit innovative science and technology projects.
Eligibility: Ages 13–18
Technovation Challenge
A global program empowering girls to create mobile apps that address real-world problems in their communities.
Eligibility: Girls aged 10–18
Junior Achievement Company Program
A hands-on entrepreneurship program where students create and run their own businesses with mentorship support.
Eligibility: Ages 14–18
Junior Model United Nations (JMUN)
An educational simulation where students represent countries, debate global issues, and learn diplomacy skills.
Eligibility: Ages 9–18
Best Delegate MUN Conferences
Well-known Model UN conferences that train students in public speaking, negotiation, and leadership.
Eligibility: Ages 12–18
The Earth Prize
An environmental sustainability competition that inspires students to design impactful solutions for the planet.
Eligibility: Ages 13–19
Science Without Borders® Challenge
An annual international student art competition focusing on ocean conservation themes.
Eligibility: Ages 11–19