EC Competitions

Our Extracurricular Competitions page is a valuable resource for high school students seeking to enhance their college applications through competitive experiences. This page features a wide range of competitions, from academic contests and science fairs to debate tournaments and creative writing challenges. Each competition listing includes detailed information on eligibility, participation guidelines, and key deadlines, along with tips for success and testimonials from past participants. By engaging in these competitions, students can showcase their talents, build their resumes, and demonstrate their dedication and prowess to college admissions committees. Let us help you find the perfect competition to highlight your strengths and stand out in the college application process.

Business

Hult Prize
Deloitte Consulting Undergraduate Case Competition
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC)
International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC)
National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)
Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference
CFA Institute Research Challenge

Computer Science

Google Code Jam
Facebook Hacker Cup
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)
RoboCup
Cyber FastTrack
Microsoft Imagine Cup
IEEE Xtreme Programming Competition
NASA Space Apps Challenge

Engineering

Shell Eco-marathon
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Student Competitions
SAE Aero Design Competition
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Chem-E-Car Competition
Formula SAE
NASA Robotic Mining Competition
National Concrete Canoe Competition
AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition

Biology/
Pre-Med

National Biology Competition
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Biothreats Student Competition
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Competitive Events
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
BioOlympiad
Research Science Institute (RSI)
American Psychological Association (APA) Undergraduate Research Competition
Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) National Recognition Programs

Psychology

Psi Chi Regional Research Award
American Psychological Association (APA) Undergraduate Research Competition
Psi Beta National Research Project
Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Undergraduate Research Competition
Psi Chi/APS Albert Bandura Graduate Research Award
Psi Chi Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Research Awards
Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC)
Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA) Research Awards

Education

National History Bee and Bowl
National Science Bowl
National Economics Challenge
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Competitive Events
National Geographic GeoBee
National Spanish Exam
Educators Rising Competitions
Future Educators Association (FEA) Competitions

Environmental Science

Ecological Society of America (ESA) Student Section Competitions
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) P3 Student Design Competition
Greenpower USA Electric Car Challenge
Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Student Awards
Bayer Alka-Rocket Challenge
Ocean Awareness Student Contest
Environmental and Sustainability Student Poster Competition

Political Science/
International Relations

Model United Nations (MUN) Competitions
National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC)
National Model Arab League (NMAL)
Harvard Model Congress
National Debate Tournament (NDT)
International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)
National Student Congress
Undergraduate Research Conference in European Studies (URCES)

Arts and Humanities

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
National Shakespeare Competition
National History Day Contest
College Poetry Slam
American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)
YoungArts Competition
Dance Nationals
National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Nationals