Events and Activities for Age Group 15–18

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

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The most prestigious global mathematics competition, testing students’ abilities in problem-solving across algebra, geometry, and number theory.

Eligibility: Ages 14–18

International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

The world’s largest pre-college science competition showcasing research projects in science and engineering.

Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (Ages 14–18)

International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)

A competition for geography enthusiasts to showcase spatial thinking, cartography, and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility: Ages 14–19

SpellBee International

Spelling competition enhancing vocabulary, public speaking, and linguistic confidence among young learners.

Eligibility: Ages 6–18

YoungArts Competition

Prestigious program in the U.S. supporting emerging artists in dance, music, film, visual arts, writing, and design.

Eligibility: Ages 15–18

Creative Communications Poetry & Art Contest

Encourages youth to express creativity through poetry and art submissions.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

Young Writers Short Story Competition

Global competition for budding authors to showcase storytelling skills through short fiction.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Recognizes exceptional creativity in art and writing across multiple disciplines.

Eligibility: Ages 12–18

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The world’s oldest international schools’ writing competition, encouraging young people to express ideas on global issues.

Eligibility: Ages 14–18 (Senior Category)

Young Authors Writing Contest

Celebrates student authors with opportunities to publish stories, poems, and essays.

Eligibility: Ages 12–18

New York Times Student Writing Contests

Series of contests on diverse themes—op-eds, narratives, reviews—organized by The New York Times Learning Network.

Eligibility: Ages 11–19

Youth Sailing World Championships

A prestigious sailing competition for youth athletes representing their countries globally.

Eligibility: Ages 16–18

World Junior Swimming Championships (FINA)

Competitive swimming championship for top junior athletes worldwide.

Eligibility: Ages 14–18

Gymnasiade – World School Sport Games

International multi-sport event fostering school-level athletic competition.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

Google Science Fair

Online global science competition where students present projects tackling real-world issues.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

Conrad Challenge

Global entrepreneurship competition encouraging students to innovate solutions for pressing challenges.

Eligibility: Ages 13–18

Technovation Girls Challenge

Empowers young girls to create tech-based solutions through app development.

Eligibility: Girls aged 10–18

World Robot Olympiad (WRO)

International robotics competition promoting innovation and problem-solving through teamwork.

Eligibility: Ages 8–19

Junior Achievement (JA) Company Program

Entrepreneurship program where students launch and manage real companies, learning leadership and teamwork.

Eligibility: Ages 14–18

Best Delegate Model United Nations (MUN)

Global Model UN conferences where students practice diplomacy, negotiation, and leadership.

Eligibility: Ages 12–18

The Earth Prize

Global environmental sustainability competition where students propose innovative climate solutions.

Eligibility: Ages 13–19

Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Prestigious global award for student-led water research projects addressing sustainability challenges.

Eligibility: Ages 15–20

MTNA Competitions

International competition for young musicians in piano, strings, and voice organized by the Music Teachers National Association.

Eligibility: Includes ages 15–18

Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians

World-renowned competition nurturing the next generation of classical musicians.

Eligibility: Ages 9–17

Red Cross IHL Essay Competition

International essay competition encouraging students to explore humanitarian law and global ethics.

Eligibility: Ages 12–18

Youth Making Change (YMC) Global Competition

International program for youth leaders to present impactful projects driving social change.

Eligibility: Ages 14–18