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- 01Apply anytimeScholarshipEquityHighly Selective
Trimester-style research cohort with university faculty. Full scholarships available.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Social ScienceHumanitiesComputer ScienceBiologyEconomicsPolitical Science - 02John Locke InstituteJohn Locke Institute EssayCompetitionEquitySelective
Annual global essay competition in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Free entry; cash and Oxford summer school prizes.
📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12PhilosophyPolitical ScienceEconomicsHistoryPsychologyLaw - 03Lumiere EducationLumiere Research Scholar (Aid)Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective
Independent research papers with PhD mentors. Need-based financial aid up to 100%.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 12 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12HumanitiesSocial ScienceComputer ScienceBiologyMathEconomics - 04Pioneer AcademicsPioneer Academics (Aid)ResearchEquityHighly Selective
Accredited college-level research with US professors. Need-based aid up to full tuition.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 15 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12HumanitiesSocial ScienceBiologyComputer ScienceMathPhysics - 05PolygencePolygence Scholars (Financial Aid)Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective
1:1 research mentorship with PhDs across any field. Full financial aid for qualifying students.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-20 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyComputer ScienceHumanitiesSocial ScienceMathNeuroscience - 06University of PennsylvaniaWharton Global High School Investment CompetitionCompetitionEquitySelective
Free team-based simulated investing challenge with Wharton MBA mentors. Open globally.
📍 Online⏱ 10 weeks📅 48 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomics - 07Adam Smith SocietyAdam Smith Society HS EssayCompetitionSelective
Essay contest exploring market economics and policy.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EconomicsPolitical Science - 08Federal ReserveFed ChallengeCompetitionSelective
Free team competition analyzing monetary policy — top teams present at the Federal Reserve.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Year-long competition📅 79 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12EconomicsPublic PolicyBusiness - 09Harvard International ReviewHarvard International Review Academic Writing ContestCompetitionSelective
A rigorous economics essay competition organized on a global scale.
📍 Online⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EconomicsPublic PolicySocial Science - 10University of PennsylvaniaKnowledge@Wharton Comment & WinCompetitionSelective
Monthly free contests where students comment on Knowledge@Wharton articles for cash prizes.
📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomicsJournalism - 11Wharton/PennKnowledge@Wharton High SchoolApply anytimeJournalSelective
Free online business journal and articles plus essay competitions for high schoolers.
📍 Online⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomics - 12Wharton/UPennKnowledge@Wharton High School Comment & WinCompetitionSelective
Monthly essay/comment contest on business topics.
📍 Online⏱ Year-round📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomics - 13Council for Economic EducationNational Economics ChallengeScholarshipEquitySelective
Team economics competition with state and national rounds. Open to all US high schoolers; many states offer scholarships.
📍 State + national⏱ Multi-round📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Economics - 14Federal Reserve BanksRBA / Federal Reserve Essay ContestsCompetitionSelective
Various regional Fed essay and case competitions for high schoolers.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EconomicsPublic Policy - 15SIFMA FoundationStock Market GameApply anytimeCompetitionSelective
Free K-12 simulation of investing in real-world markets used in classrooms nationwide.
📍 Online⏱ 10-14 weeks📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 6–12BusinessEconomics - 16The Coolidge FoundationThe Coolidge ScholarshipScholarshipSelective
Full merit scholarship for students demonstrating academic excellence and interest in public policy, including a summer program in Vermont.
📍 Plymouth, VT⏱ 4 years📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 11Public PolicyEconomicsHistory - 17CFA InstituteCFA Institute Research ChallengeCompetitionSelective
Global equity research and analysis competition with high school divisions in some regions.
📍 Global⏱ Year-long📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12BusinessEconomics - 18Coolidge Scholars FoundationCoolidge Senators ProgramResearchSelective
Fully-funded public policy program at the Coolidge Foundation in Vermont.
📍 VT (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 1 week (summer)📅 171 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–11Political SciencePublic PolicyHistoryEconomics - 19Harvard UniversityHarvard Pre-College (Need-Based Aid)ScholarshipEquityModerate
Pre-college courses with substantial need-based scholarships covering up to full tuition.
📍 MA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 2-7 weeks (summer)📅 176 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12EngineeringComputer ScienceMathHumanitiesSocial ScienceEconomics - 20University of Notre DameInequality in America: America's Social and Economic InequitiesCourseSelective
A course offered as part of the Notre Dame Leadership Seminars program.
📍 Notre Dame, IN⏱ Not confirmed📅 Closed Jul 18, 2026💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Social ScienceEconomics - 21CompetitionSelective
International economics olympiad for high school students with national selection rounds.
📍 Varies (International)⏱ 1 week📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12EconomicsBusiness - 22The NSHSS FoundationThe NSHSS FoundationScholarshipSelective
Fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. Connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
📍 US⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomicsPublic PolicyEnvironmental ScienceSustainability - 23University of Notre DameThe Power of Investing: Financial Literacy and the Miracle of Compound InterestCourseSelective
A course offered as part of the Notre Dame Leadership Seminars program.
📍 Notre Dame, IN⏱ Not confirmed📅 Closed Jul 18, 2026💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEconomics - 24Wharton (UPenn)Wharton Global Youth Future of the Business WorldApply anytimeScholarshipModerate
Online Wharton-led business program. Some scholarships available.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 3 weeks (summer)📅 Apply anytime💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12BusinessEntrepreneurshipEconomics - 25London School of EconomicsLSE Summer SchoolPre-CollegeHighly Selective
Three-week summer courses at LSE for ages 17+, plus pre-university programs.
📍 London, UK⏱ 3 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12EconomicsPolitical ScienceBusiness - 26Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaWharton Essentials of FinanceSummer ProgramModerate
An intensive academic program at Wharton's Philadelphia campus introducing students to the world of finance through lectures and a trading simulation.
📍 Philadelphia, PA⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–11BusinessEconomics - 27University of PennsylvaniaWharton Leadership in the Business WorldResearchModerate
Wharton business program. Need-based aid available.
📍 PA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 230 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grade 11BusinessEntrepreneurshipEconomics