$10 per Individual Entry $30 per Art Portfolio | Identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. | I kind of love the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Last year, I won a regional Honorable Mention and even though the award isn’t super coveted, it felt nice knowing that my writing was appreciated. | | Bow Seat Ocean Awareness | Art/Writing/Film | Applications Open: September-June

Cost: None! | Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs' mission is to engage young people in ocean conservation and advocacy through the arts. The nonprofit organization's programs use the creative arts to help youth learn about environmental issues, connect with nature, and work together to care for the ocean. | | | iGEM | Biology | Applications Open: February-April

Cost: $5500 (Regular Registration) $6000 (Late Registration) | The iGEM Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open, collaborative, and cooperative community. | | | New York Times Contests | Various/Differs every month | Monthly

Cost: None! | The New York Times' contests aim to encourage students to think and create in new ways, and to teach news literacy. Students are encouraged to experiment with how and what they want to say. Contests help students learn that journalists must be objective and unbiased, and that interviewing close friends or family can create a conflict of interest. | | | Synopsis Science Fair | Various Sciences | Early March

Cost: $20 for Individual $30 for Team | The fair's goals are to: Stimulate interest in science and engineering, Provide an educational experience for students, and Recognize students' talents and achievements. The fair's philosophy is that students learn science by doing science. Students present their scientific work, interact with scientists, and receive feedback. The fair also awards non-monetary recognition and cash prizes. | | | ESUHSD STEMpalooza | Various Sciences | Applications Open: Oct 28th- Jan 31st

Cost: None! | The goal of STEMpalooza! is to provide a platform for all ESUHSD students to engage in authentic research in the areas of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science and to showcase their passion for STEM. | | | Blue Ocean Competition | Business | Deadline: Feb 16th, 2025

Cost: None! | The Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition was founded in Maryland in 2014 by a young budding high school entrepreneur directly inspired by Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne’s Blue Ocean Strategy and the blue ocean way of thinking. It has since evolved from a countywide competition to the largest virtual high school entrepreneurship competition in the world. High school students came from all corners of the globe, from Ireland to Uganda, Italy, Egypt, Japan and Australia, representing the six continents making the competition truly global. | | | Mineta Transportation Essay Contest | Transportation | Deadline: Feb 3rd, 2025

Cost: None! | This essay contest is your chance to propose solutions to real-world issues. No matter your passion—sustainability, equity and diversity, safety, community, or technology—you can take hold of this moment to write something worth reading about. Don’t forget prize money, a certificate of achievement, and the chance to get published! Our world is being transformed by technology, by climate change, and by you. Although the future feels uncertain, your voice can make a difference. Are you up for the challenge? | | | Purple Comet Math Meet | Math | Next Contest: Apr 22nd- May 1st, 2025

Cost: None! | The Purple Comet! Math Meet is a free, annual, international, online, team, mathematics competition designed for middle and high school students that has been held every year since 2003. Teams of from one to six students compete by submitting solutions to a list of mathematics problems. There is a ten-day window during which teams may compete choosing a start time most convenient for them. The problems range in difficulty from fairly easy to extremely challenging. In 2022 over 12,000 students competed on over 3998 teams from 62 countries. | | | Dr. Jerry Hiura Next Gen Visual Artist Award | Art | Deadline: Feb 28th, 2025 | Theme: "Compassion in Action" Prompt: Explore the theme of "Compassion in Action" through your art. Reflect on how caring for your community, friends, and yourself has positively influenced your life. Create visual art that highlights the power of empathy and kindness, and how these qualities drive you forward. | |