Academic opportunities directory

Competition

NSPA Leadership Award in Student Journalism

National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)

OnlineUnited States / adviser nominationOpen

Estimated cost: No student fee stated
Deadline: Feb 12, 2027
Eligibility: No separate age requirement stated

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Recognition certificate and eligibility for NSPA Leadership in Student Journalism honor cord
Estimated real cost: No student fee stated

Aid: No cash scholarship for the leadership award itself
Full aid: N/A
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2027 cycle deadline CONFIRMED · Verified Aug 31, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Columbia Junior Science Journal

Columbia University

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Open

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops

Not verified

In personThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Open

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2027 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Journal of High School Science

Not verified

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Rolling

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Sep 2, 2026

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Competition

High School Fed Challenge

Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Dallas, and Richmond

OnlineNational online submissionOpens Soon

Estimated cost: $0 plus personal technology/internet
Deadline: Deadline not announced
Eligibility: Grades 9-12

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Free
Estimated real cost: $0 plus personal technology/internet

Aid: No aid needed for program fee
Full aid: No
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2025-2026; next cycle pending · Verified Sep 1, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest

Harvard University

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Journal of Emerging Investigators

Not verified

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

Not verified

In personThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2027 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

National High School Journal of Science

Not verified

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

National Writing Board Historical Research Paper Evaluation

The Concord Review

HybridRemote / paper submissionDeadline Unknown

Estimated cost: $350 plus any mailing cost
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: High school students submitting history research papers

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: $350
Estimated real cost: $350 plus any mailing cost

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-09-01 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Sep 2, 2026

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Competition

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Not verified

OnlineThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2027 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

University of Missouri High School Summer Journalism Workshops

Not verified

In personThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

UPenn Summer Workshop for Young Writers Kelly Writers House

Not verified

OnlineLocation is not specified in the current official materials reviewed; check the official page for participation/site details.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Verified Aug 31, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Vanderbilt Young Scientist

Not verified

OnlineLocation is not specified in the current official materials reviewed; check the official page for participation/site details.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verified2026 cycle · Verified Aug 31, 2026

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Summer Program

Barnard Pre-College Program – Next Gen Leadership Institute Writing & Literature Track

Barnard College Pre-College Programs

In personLocation is not specified in the current official materials reviewed; check the official page for participation/site details.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: $8160 base tuition
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: $8160 base tuition
Estimated real cost: $8160 base tuition

Aid: The official materials reviewed do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean that aid does not exist.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Aug 31, 2026

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Summer Program

Boston College Experience for High School Students - Creative Writing Program

Boston College (BC Experience)

In personLocation is not specified in the current official materials reviewed; check the official page for participation/site details.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: $5,800 residential / $3,200 commuter
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: $5,800 residential / $3,200 commuter
Estimated real cost: $5,800 residential / $3,200 commuter

Aid: The official materials reviewed do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean that aid does not exist.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Aug 31, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

Indiana University High School Journalism Institute

Not verified

In personThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Sep 2, 2026

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Writing & Publishing

JCal journalism program

Not verified

HybridThe current official materials reviewed do not specify a required physical participation site; consult the official page for any event, finalist, or ceremony location.Deadline Unknown

Estimated cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.
Deadline: Not verified
Eligibility: Not verified

Cost and aid details

Advertised cost: Not verified
Estimated real cost: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish enough information to determine a reliable minimum required cost. No $0 or free assumption was made.

Aid: Current official materials reviewed 2026-08-31 do not publish a financial-aid or fee-waiver policy. This is recorded as unavailable information, not assumed to mean no aid exists.
Full aid: Not verified
Can reach $0: Not verified

Some access details are not verifiedCycle not verified · Sep 2, 2026

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