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The SCREAM TEENS Fall Literature Contest accepts one original horror story of no more than one page. The entry must be typed, single-sided, double-spaced, on plain 8.5" × 11" paper in 12-point Times New Roman. Illustrations will not be considered, and handwritten entries will not be judged. Submit the digital story and completed submission form by email to ECordts@OntarioCA.gov.
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship provides $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing education and training in skilled trades. Eligible fields include carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, and construction management. Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a quarterly basis. The Home Depot Foundation also supports a separate Southern California Path to Pro scholarship opportunity for students pursuing skilled-trades training within approximately 60 miles of Los Angeles. That program accepts applications year-round and reviews them on a rolling basis.
The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship awards 500 four-year college scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on academics, leadership, and financial need. Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year and may be used toward a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member. Students must be current high school seniors and U.S. citizens at the time they submit their application; permanent resident status alone does not qualify.
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a virtual entrepreneurship competition for students ages 14–18. Students complete the Blue Ocean Mini-Course, develop a business idea addressing a real-world problem, and create an original five-minute pitch video. Students may participate individually or in teams of up to five.
Generation Human Rights is seeking a remote student intern to provide programmatic and research support for ongoing and potential future initiatives. The intern may assist with human-rights curriculum research, community human-rights projects, outreach for the Imagine: NextGen Voices Reflect on Peace curriculum, multimedia project ideas, social media, note-taking, prospect research, and grant research. The internship requires a commitment of 3–5 hours per week and is unpaid. To apply, submit a brief cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample. The entire application must be submitted as one attached PDF file by email to elana@generationhumanrights.org
The Inland Empire Witness accepts original writing and artwork from student creators about the Inland Empire. Students can submit essays, journalism, poetry, interviews, historical research, photography, digital art, illustration, graphic design, and other creative work responding to regional prompts. Selected submissions may be published and archived by The Inland Empire Witness.
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award recognizes students in grades 9–12 for their computing and technology interests, achievements, leadership, and aspirations. Applicants are considered for both National and Regional Affiliate Awards and become part of the Aspirations in Computing community. Students may optionally submit an educator endorsement to provide additional context about their accomplishments.
Amnesty International USA’s Freedom Pages Art and Literature Competition invites young people to create an original literary or visual-art piece about freedom of expression, censorship, and human rights. Students may submit work such as a poem, short story, essay, script, drawing, painting, collage, graphic design, mixed media, or digital art. Entries should connect freedom of expression with other human rights and reflect Amnesty International’s 2026 Banned Books Week campaign. One submission is allowed per applicant. First, second, and third place winners are selected in two age categories, with prizes of $300, $200, and $100 gift cards. AI-generated writing and pre-made design templates are prohibited.
The Congressional App Challenge is a coding competition where students create and submit an original app. Students can compete individually or in teams of up to four. Participants must be eligible to compete in a participating congressional district and submit their project through the official competition portal.
The Niche $40,000 No Essay Scholarship awards one student $40,000 that may be used toward college expenses such as tuition, housing, books, and other education costs. No essay is required and only one entry is allowed per person. The recipient is selected through a random drawing and notified through Niche's scholarship fulfillment partner.
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes allows students to earn entries for scholarship drawings by completing personal-finance learning modules through the Zogo app. Students completing at least 25 modules may become eligible for a $2,500 award, while higher module levels can qualify students for awards of $5,000, $10,000, or the $20,000 grand prize. A mail-in entry option is also available without completing the learning modules. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and legal residents of the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. They must be accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate by September 1, 2027, at an eligible accredited U.S. two-year or four-year college, university, trade school, or vocational school.
The Morgan Stanley Finance Academy is a virtual program focused on building financial knowledge through educational sessions, mentorship, and professional connections. Applicants must submit an essay response, resume, and short video. Students must be high school seniors, have at least a 3.4 unweighted GPA, reside in the United States, and demonstrate an interest in business, finance, or economics.
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) selects two California students to attend Washington Week in Washington, D.C., from March 6–13, 2027, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, live and attend school in California for the entire 2026–27 school year, and be nominated by their high school principal. Students must also serve for the entire school year in a qualifying elected or appointed leadership position representing a constituency in student government, civic, educational, public affairs, or community-service organizations. The application includes required forms, transcripts, two recommendation letters, an application and exam, and a video presentation. Finalists participate in Zoom interviews, and selected delegates must attend the full Washington Week program.