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  1. 01
    American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
    AFSA National High School Essay Contest
    CompetitionSelective

    An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.

    📍 Online⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12
    International RelationsPublic Policy
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  2. 02
    Khanservatory / Khan Academy Affiliate
    Khan Academy Student Ambassador Program
    Apply anytimeVolunteerSelective

    High school students from the US can serve as 'International Ambassadors' to help with online math tutoring and outreach.

    📍 Online⏱ Ongoing📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    EducationMathInternational Relations
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  3. 03
    U.S. State Department
    NSLI-Y (Critical Languages)
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    Fully-funded US government scholarship for high schoolers to study languages like Arabic, Mandarin, Korean abroad.

    📍 Abroad (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 6 weeks or academic year📅 84 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    LinguisticsInternational RelationsHumanitiesPolitical Science
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  4. 04
    US Dept. of State
    NSLI-Y National Security Language Initiative
    ScholarshipEquityHighly Selective

    Fully-funded scholarships for HS students to study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian, Turkish abroad.

    📍 Global⏱ 6 weeks - 1 year📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    LinguisticsInternational Relations
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  5. 05
    American Political Science Association
    Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
    Summer ProgramEquitySelective

    Funded political science research for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

    📍 Multiple (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 5 weeks (summer)📅 171 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12
    Political SciencePublic PolicyInternational RelationsSocial Science
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  6. 06
    Aspen Institute
    The Stevens Initiative Virtual Exchange
    FellowshipSelective

    A high school program focusing on international affairs and cultural exchange between US and Middle Eastern students. Online workshops.

    📍 Online⏱ 6 months📅 176 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–11
    International RelationsPolitical ScienceSocial ScienceLinguistics
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  7. 07
    UNICEF USA
    UNICEF UNITED National Council
    Apply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective

    Student-led advocacy for global child welfare.

    📍 Multiple states⏱ Academic year📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    International RelationsPublic PolicyPublic Health
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  8. 08
    Yale YRIS
    Yale Review of International Studies
    Apply anytimeJournalSelective

    Undergraduate IR journal that publishes select high school work.

    📍 Online⏱ Year-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    International RelationsPolitical Science
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  9. 09
    Yale University
    Yale Young Global Scholars (Need-Based Aid)
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    YYGS offers full need-based scholarships covering tuition, travel, and room.

    📍 CT⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 176 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–11
    HumanitiesSocial ScienceBiologyComputer SciencePolitical ScienceInternational Relations
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  10. 10
    U.S. State Department
    YES Abroad
    ResearchEquitySelective

    Fully-funded year-long high school exchange to countries with significant Muslim populations.

    📍 Abroad (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Academic year📅 171 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    International RelationsHumanitiesPolitical ScienceLinguistics
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    Carnegie Mellon University
    Global Cultures and Emerging Technology
    Pre-CollegeHighly Selective

    Pre-College Global Cultures and Emerging Technology program at Carnegie Mellon University.

    📍 Pittsburgh, PA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    International Relations
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    Various universities
    Model UN (BMUN / NHSMUN / MUNUC)
    CompetitionEquityHighly Selective

    High school Model United Nations conferences held by universities. Registration fees; many offer financial aid.

    📍 Berkeley / NYC / Chicago⏱ 3-4 days📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    International RelationsPolitical SciencePublic Policy
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  13. 13
    Brown University
    Brown Leadership Institute
    ScholarshipModerate

    Pre-college leadership program at Brown. Need-based scholarships.

    📍 RI⏱ 2 weeks (summer)📅 291 days left💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12
    Political SciencePublic PolicyInternational RelationsSocial Science
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  14. 14
    WSDC
    World Schools Debating Championships
    CompetitionModerate

    Premier international high school team debating championship.

    📍 Global⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    International Relations
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