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  1. 01
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.

    📍 NationwideOne-time📅 April 15💰 Stipend🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer Science
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  2. 02
    Summer ProgramEquitySelective

    Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.

    📍 Online2 weeks📅 March 1💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    AI / Machine Learning
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  3. 03
    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)Self-paced📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health
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  4. 04
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.

    📍 Online3 months📅 February💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    EntrepreneurshipBusiness
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  5. 05
    FellowshipEquitySelective

    A peer-mentorship program connecting high school girls with women in tech.

    📍 OnlineOngoing📅 November 15💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceBusiness
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  6. 06
    US House of Representatives
    Congressional App Challenge
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.

    📍 All US districtsSelf-paced📅 November💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer Science
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  7. 07
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    District-level app-development competition open to every US high schooler. Winners are recognized by their member of Congress.

    📍 All US congressional districtsSelf-paced📅 November💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer Science
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  8. 08
    FellowshipEquitySelective

    National civic action council for high schoolers.

    📍 OnlineAcademic year📅 Spring💰 Stipend🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Political SciencePublic Policy
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  9. 09
    Genes in Space
    Genes in Space
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Design a DNA experiment to be performed on the International Space Station. Annual competition with no entry fee.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 April💰 Free🎓 Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Biology
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  10. 10
    Apply anytimeInternshipEquitySelective

    A network for students to find virtual internships in tech, non-profits, and policy. Focuses on social impact projects led by youth.

    📍 Online8-12 weeks📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Social ScienceHumanities
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    WorkshopEquitySelective

    Free online coding workshops for girls and non-binary students focusing on web development, game design, and AI.

    📍 Online2 weeks or 6 weeks📅 Spring/Summer cycles💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningEngineering
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  12. 12
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    Need- and merit-based scholarships for Hispanic American students. Awards from USD 500 to USD 5K annually.

    📍 Online applicationAnnual📅 February💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Education
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  13. 13
    Apply anytimeScholarshipEquitySelective

    Individual research mentorship program producing a college-level paper; open worldwide.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)10 weeks📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Social ScienceHumanitiesComputer ScienceBiologyEconomicsPolitical Science
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  14. 14
    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    AI research projects mentored by Stanford/MIT grads. Need-based aid covers full tuition.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)10-25 hours📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningMathData Science
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  15. 15
    John Locke Institute
    John Locke Institute Essay
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Annual global essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Free entry; cash and Oxford summer school prizes.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 June 30💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    PhilosophyPolitical ScienceEconomicsHistoryPsychologyLaw
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    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    Independent research papers with PhD mentors. Need-based financial aid up to 100%.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)12 weeks📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    HumanitiesSocial ScienceComputer ScienceBiologyMathEconomics
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  17. 17
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Open team coding challenge from NASA. Teams build a visualization of mission data. No fee; finalists visit Johnson Space Center.

    📍 Online12 weeks📅 December💰 Free🎓 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceEngineeringAstronomy
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  18. 18
    NASA / Future Engineers
    NASA TechRise Student Challenge
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Teams design space-bound experiments. Winners receive USD 1500 and their payload flies on a high-altitude balloon.

    📍 OnlineSchool year📅 November💰 Free🎓 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    EngineeringPhysicsAstronomyEnvironmental Science
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    ResearchEquitySelective

    Free annual award for high-school women, genderqueer, and non-binary students with interest in computing. Affiliate and national levels.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 September💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer Science
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    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free annual podcasting contest. Submit a 3-8 minute podcast. Winning student is featured on NPR.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 April💰 Free🎓 Grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    JournalismCreative Writing
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  21. 21
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Annual short personal narrative contest for teens. 600 words. Free entry.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 October💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Creative WritingJournalism
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    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free annual contest for students aged 13-19 to write a 450-word evidence-based editorial. Top entries are published by the Times.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 March💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    JournalismCreative WritingPolitical Science
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  23. 23
    The New York Times
    NYT Summer Reading Contest
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Each summer week, students pick a Times piece and write 350 words about it. Free; winners published.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 June-August💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    JournalismCreative Writing
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    Apply anytimeFellowshipEquitySelective

    Digital platform and mini-grants (up to $250) for 13–25-year-olds anywhere in the world to design and launch a project responding to injustice in their community.

    📍 Remote (Global)Project-based📅 Rolling · anytime💰 Stipend🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Public PolicySocial ScienceEntrepreneurship
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  25. 25
    Pioneer Academics
    Pioneer Academics (Aid)
    ResearchEquityHighly Selective

    Accredited college-level research with US professors. Need-based aid up to full tuition.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)15 weeks📅 Multiple cycles💰 Free🎓 Grades 10, 11, 12
    HumanitiesSocial ScienceBiologyComputer ScienceMathPhysics
    Apply ↗Details →
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    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    1:1 research mentorship with PhDs across any field. Full financial aid for qualifying students.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)10-20 weeks📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    BiologyComputer ScienceHumanitiesSocial ScienceMathNeuroscience
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  27. 27
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    A national computer science competition for middle and high school girls to design technology that solves community problems.

    📍 OnlineAnnual📅 January (Project due)💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceEngineeringSocial Science
    Apply ↗Details →
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    ResearchEquitySelective

    Free 1:1 mentorship with industry researchers. Started by WA students, now nationwide.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)8 weeks (summer)📅 March💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceBiologyEngineeringMathPhysicsAI / Machine Learning
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    Veritas AI (Harvard alumni)
    Veritas AI
    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    AI research mentorship and publishing program. Financial aid available.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)8-15 weeks📅 Rolling💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningMathData Science
    Apply ↗Details →
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    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free team-based simulated investing challenge with Wharton MBA mentors. Open globally.

    📍 Online10 weeks📅 September💰 Free🎓 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
    BusinessEconomics
    Apply ↗Details →