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The Portland State University High School Innovation Challenge allows students to be imaginative and design technological solutions to address important scientific issues that we face as a society. Students have the opportunity to drive the project themselves and work together in a creative and humanitarian spirit to tackle relevant large-scale problems. The challenge is student-driven; teams are paired with PSU student mentors to conduct fieldwork, identify a problem, and design a solution by applying the engineering design process. To showcase their work, students present their solutions at a final event before a panel of judges. This innovation challenge distinguishes itself from other STEM opportunities by highlighting the humanitarian impact of engineering, and how its application can have a profound impact on society. Furthermore, participants of the PSU High School Innovation Challenge are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend the Maseeh College of Engineering...

The Stanford Institute for Medical Research is a program that lasts 8 weeks where students live at Stanford and conduct medical research under the guidance of accomplished Stanford professors or post docs. It is mostly open to Bay Area students. It also guides students in understanding how scientific research is actually performed. 50-60 students are accepted per year and there is NO COST to participate. In fact, some students sometimes receive a stipend for participating! At the end of the program students present their research posters. From the SIMR website, here is a description of the poster project: "This is the highlight of the summer for the SIMR program where students will present a poster of their research project. Family, teachers, and Stanford community members (faculty, students, and staff) join us to view the posters and speak with the students about their research. The poster session will be held in the evening before the last day of the program. A special talk on...

Hosted by Creative Communication, this competition is aimed at the promotion of writing, teaching and appreciation of student writing. The intent of their student writing contests is to motivate student writers. The top entries are subsequently published to record the creative insights of today's student writers. This is a poetry contest that strives to bring recognition to poets both young and old. In addition to the winning poems, other poems of high merit are accepted to be published in a hard bound anthology. There is no entry fee and no required purchase in order to become published. Being published in the Creative Communication anthology looks great on college applications. The Top Ten Winners are selected for each contest and receive a free copy of the anthology, a $25 USD award, and special recognition in the book. There is no requirement for a student to purchase an anthology; however, if a student wishes to purchase one, it is made available at an affordable price....

The Manchester Writing Competition not only celebrates Manchester as an international city of writers, but aims to find diverse new voices and creating opportunities for writer development. This competition presents the United Kingdom's biggest literary awards for unpublished work, offered by the country’s most successful writing school. The competition was established by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy in 2008 and has awarded more than $190,000 USD to writers. Each year two $12,000 USD prizes are awarded: the Manchester Poetry Prize for best portfolio of poems, and the Manchester Fiction Prize for best short story. Designed to encourage and celebrate new writing across the globe, the competition is open internationally to both new and established writers - therefore offering an opportunity for to get a strong foothold and experience in the industry. This would prove to be a valuable addition to any college application. For more information visit the official website here . 

The Takahe Short Story Competition is held annually by the Takahe magazine for the chance to win cash prizes and publication online in takahē 96 (August 2019). Nod Ghosh will be the judge for 2019, an acclaimed writer whose publications include the novella-in flash 'The Crazed Wind' (Truth Serum Press), and inclusion in Landfall, JAAM, and Takahē. Participants submit short stories of a maximum length of 2,500 words for First Prize of $250 and Second Prize $100. The Takahē also holds a separate competition for poets, in which competitors receive the Takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Prize. Past winners of the Takahe Short Story Competition include Ruth Hanover, with 'The Tent' in 2017, and Robyn Maree Pickens, with 'This house' in 2018. For further information visit the official website at  http://www.takahe.org.nz/competitions/

The Michael King Writers' Centre (MKWC) Young Writers Programme provides talented young writers of senior high school age with the opportunity to grow and be inspired in writing workshops. Students join together in groups of up to 25 students with other like-minded peers to learn in workshops with novelists, journalists, lyricists, bloggers, short story writers, poets, editors, and comic book artists. The programme has been run for the past six years by English teachers and tutors Ros Ali and Jo Emeney and is an invaluable opportunity for young talent to nurture and build on their writing skills in a focused and stimulating environment, at no cost to the students. Aside from gaining skills in creative writing, students also become part of a growing group of alumni and meet other like-minded, passionate writers with whom they can share their learning. For interested students, the programme offers an extension to the writing curriculum at school for further exposure with highly...

Smokefree Rockquest is the only nationwide, live, original music, youth even in New Zealand. Young musicians compete in regional competitions across New Zealand to progress to the National Final. Unsigned bands and individuals perform covers and original music for the chance to win the ultimate prize packages. The overall national winner has the opportunity to record a single at York St Studios in Auckland, as well as win musical gear from NZ rockshops, a New Recording Artist grant, and a Music Video Grant funded by NZ On Air, and mentoring with a music industry professional. Other iconic awards may also be won at regional events, including the Lowdown Best Song Award, APRA Lyric Award, Smokefree People's Choice Award, and Smokefree Women's Musicianship Award. Famous past winners and successful performers include Evermore, who have reached the heights of international success since winning the competition in 2000, and Anika Moa who has received numerous APRA and New Zealand Music...

The NZCT is the only nationwide chamber music contest and the longest running youth music competition in New Zealand, having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. The Contest is an iconic opportunity that encourages young musicians from all over New Zealand to perform and compose chamber music and strive towards musical excellence. Young musicians have the opportunity to perform at District Rounds, Regional Finals, and National Finals, as well as submit original compositions for a multitude of awards. The National Finals are broadcast by Radio NZ and place young performers on a national platform to showcase their talent and develop their skills in musical performance. Contestants are judged for a number of prestigious awards, including Overall Winner, National Best Performance of a NZ Work, People's Choice Award Winners, National Original Composition Award Winners, and the Marie Vandewart Memorial Award For further information visit the official website here

The New Zealand Interschools Chess Championship is organised by the New Zealand Chess Federation, providing the largest chess competition for students to compete nationwide. The Interschools Finals typically take place late September and are the culmination of a huge programme of regional qualifiers, selecting for the top chess players in the country. This large scale event encourages students to learn and participate in the stimulating game of chess and compete towards becoming top scorers. For further information visit the official website here . 

The New Zealand Chess Congress for 2021 will be held in Auckland and consists of five big events over 11 days for chess players of any nationality. Entrants compete with other chess enthusiasts: NZ Open Championship (14-22 January) NZ Major Open (14-22 January) NZ Junior Open (morning games - 15-20 January) NZ Rapid Championship (23-34 January) NZ Lightning Championship (24 January) Players compete for $10,000 in prize money, as part of The Poison Pawn Grand Prix in association with D & D Financial Consultants Ltd. The Congress celebrates chess playing at the highest level and brings together enthusiasts from around the world at the ultimate chess event. For further information visit the official website here

The Dance NZ Made Workshop and Competition for Schools is an exciting event for students to perform and take their dance to the next level, with a chance to win a lifetime experience in Los Angeles with SHE SHINES ON Dance Tours. Dancers can be a part of Stage Art or the Dance Team, Solos, Duos, Trios events, and enjoy a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on dance and take away new skills. The Programme design fulfils NCEA requirements, and provides Regional and National level marking. One solo dancer at the Nationals event will also win a 'SHE SHINES ON Dance Tour' in Los Angeles valued at US$2,597.00, supported by the SHE SHINES ON Dance Tours and the Founder & Director Kim Davey. For further information visit the official website here . 

Broadcom MASTERS is a prestigious international middle school science and engineering fair competition. As a program for the Society for Science & the Public, students are engaged with the MASTERS philosophy; Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering as Rising Stars. Students have the opportunity to apply their skills in science, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity towards being effective scientists and leaders. Students are in the top 10% of participants of society affiliated science & engineering fairs, and progress to the Broadcom MASTERS with the chance to compete for further prizes at a national level. Finalist awards include an all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC, and the chance to compete for honours that include the Samueli Foundation Prize (250,000 USD), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, and the Rising Star Award to attend the prestigious Intel ISEF. There are also further opportunities for scientific excursions...

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, under the Royal Commonwealth Society, was launched by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as a chance for all young Commonwealth citizens and residents to share ideas and develop their creative skills in the spirit of multi-cultural and global connection aross the Commonwealth. Building upon the 2019 theme of A Connected Commonwealth, the topics for 2020 draw on the increasing youth movement across the Commonwealth and the ongoing climate crisis. Young people are called upon to consider their position and power in bringing about change, and how the Commonwealth can be used as a tool for positive action.  For further information visit the official website here

The NCEA Comedy Writing Competition is a fun opportunity for NCEA students to compete for the chance to win 50 NZD per week by writing comedic one-liners about NCEA. Students may be inspired by their own personal experience while studying NCEA and draw upon their student life to write comedy. Submissions should relate to NCEA-life and are in the form of a funny line that is 140 characters or fewer. Participants may enter up to three times per week for the cash prize, starting from 18th February 2020. 

The NZ Writers College Short Story Competition provides young writers with the chance to craft creative pieces inspired by a given annual theme. Judges grade pieces of work on originality, readability, characterisation, imagery and use of language, among other criteria for First Place, Runner-up, and Third Place. Other outstanding pieces of work are also awarded Highest Honours, Honours, and Honourable Mention. Awards include cash prizes as well as publication in an anthology of winning stories for First and Second Prizes. For further information visit the official website here

The Re-Draft Competition offers a unique opportunity for teenagers to become published authors. Student creative writers submit entries of any creative writing genre to be judged by the critically acclaimed and award winning New Zealand writers Tessa Duder of Auckland and James Norcliffe of Christchurch. Winners are rewarded with the ultimate prize of publication by Clerestory Press in the annual Re-Draft writing collection, as well as a free copy of the book they are published in. The Re-Draft competition also provides students with a wealth of examples of good writing for them to learn from and discover the meaning of being "publishable", as well as the chance to engage with the skills required for becoming a writer. For further information visit the official website here . 

The Chinese Essay Competition is an opportunity for New Zealand students at secondary schools and tertiary institutions to showcase their Chinese writing. Non-native speakers of Chinese are invited to by the Confucius Institute of the University of Auckland to extend their language skills into oral written expression and produce original written work in Chinese. Students compete for the Ambassador's Trophy, as well as First, Second, and Third Prizes for each schooling category. Merit Awards also recognise students who have produced outstanding work in each category. For further information visit the official site here .  

The Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Competition is open to poets of any age and provides a platform for expression on any subject in any style. Original, unpublished work in the English language can be submitted by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world to be judged anonymously for prizes and publication in the Southword Journal. First Prize, in addition to a 1,000 Euro cash award, also includes a week's residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre and paid travel expenses and 4 nights accommodation in Cork city during the Cork International Poetry Festival. This a poetry competition with a wide scope and a large volume of entries in which passionate poets can enjoy exposure to an international platform. Entries for 2020 are currently closed - but entries for 2021 will open in November 2020.  For further information visit the official website here . 

The Smart Alex Creative Writing Competition is hled by the Friends of the Turnbull Library and is open to all secondary school students in New Zealand and the South Pacific. 'Smart Alex' celebrates the centenary of Alexander Turnball and his remarkable legacy; his donation of his entire collection of books became the basis for New Zealand's largest documentary heritage library, the Alexander Turnbull Library (ATL) and has enabled New Zealanders today to be smarter and more informed about their heritage in Aotearoa. Students compete for cash prizes of up to $1,000 by producing a piece of creative writing in which they respond to, or interpret, an item in the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library. Submissions can be prose, poetry, or a combination of text and illustrations such as a cartoon strip or graphic story. For further information visit the official site here . The competition will return in 2020 - however, dates are yet to be announced. 

The Pikihuia Awards is a biennial competition founded in 1995 to recognise and celebrate Maori writers. New Zealanders of Maori descent are invited to craft pieces of writing in te reo Maori or English to encourage diverse Maori viewpoints. Submissions may be fiction or non-fiction and are original pieces no longer than 3000 words. Entrants compete for the First-time Writer award, Emerging Writer award, and the Published Writer award, for both te reo Maori and English. Winners and finalists receive cash prizes as well as an invitation to attend the Pikihuia Awards Ceremony in Wellington. The Huia Short Stories Collection, a cotemporary fiction series, is also launched in Wellington and will feature selected winners and finalists. The next competition will be in 2021.  For further information visit the official site here. 

The National Schools Poetry Award is supported by Creative NZ and is held annually for Year 12 and 13 students in New Zealand. Award winners receive generous cash prizes and opportunities; First Prize includes a $500 cash prize, $500 book grant for the winner's school library, invitation to the masterclass in Wellington including flights and accommodation, as well as a year's membership of the New Zealand Book Council and the New Zealand Society of Authors. The Schools Poetry Masterclass is also held annually by esteemed New Zealand poets; including James Brown and Hera Lindsay Bird in 2018, in which participants have the prized opportunity of learning from award winning poets at Victoria University's International Institute of Modern Letters. For further information visit the official site here . 

The Takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Prize is awarded by the Takahē magazine annually to a poet who has produced original, captivating work. The judge for the 2018 Prize, James Norcliffe, remarked on the quality of submissions that surprised, delighted, and moved him, and entrants can enjoy being a part of a competition involving nearly 300 entries of quality work. The winning poet will also be rewarded with publication in the takahē magazine. For further information visit the official website here . 

The International Geography Olympiad (iGEO) is an exciting annual event for the best geography students to represent their country and compete with other students at the highest level. The Olympiad encourages an active interest in geographical studies among young people. The programme stimulates learning and passion about geography both as a subject and as an important part of modern society, and facilitates cultural and social exchange between young people from all over the world. The top geography students compete in three events: a written test, a multimedia test, and a fieldwork challenge requiring observation, cartographic representation, and geographical analysis. A rich programme also provides students with a wealth of opportunities for cultural exchange, learning from poster presentations by teams, and time to explore the host city in parallel with the competition events. The 2019 International Geography Olympiad will be held in Hong Kong, which will be a suitably vibrant...