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3M Young Scientist Challenge

The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to submit a 1-2 minute video describing a unique solution to an everyday problem for the chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive 3M Mentorship. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills.
Thousands of students nationwide have participated in the competition and winners have gone on to do some amazing things; including speak in front of Congress, work with the nation’s top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.

3M Young Scientist Challenge
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and K-5
Subjects: Science
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

A Better Chance

Since desegregation, A Better Chance has served talented students of color by opening the doors through which they can best develop their innate potential. Across the United States, with A Better Chance on their side, Scholars attend the nation’s premier college preparatory schools, where they grow, thrive, and become the leaders we all want to see in the world – as have generations of Alumni before them.

A Better Chance
Resource Categories: Advocacy and Gifted Programs and Services
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Resource Types: Advocacy and Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

AADGT Young Gifted Musician

The American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented (AADGT) helps young extraordinarily gifted classical musicians and artists. AADGT was established in 1993 and since then AADGT has helped hundreds artists and aspiring young musicians form around the world.

AADGT Young Gifted Musician
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Subjects: Arts and Music
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: International, National, and New York

ACS Scholars Program

The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program.

ACS Scholars Program
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Science
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Acton Academy

Acton Academy is one of America’s most innovative schools, with over 30+ locations worldwide. Based on the principles of the Socratic method and experiential, hands-on learning, Acton Academy is a one-room schoolhouse offering two educational environments serving students in grades 1 – 5 in the Elementary school and grades 6 – 12 in the Middle and High schools. You can learn more about Acton Academy and their unique approach to education in this article through Forbes Magazine.

Acton Academy
Resource Categories: Schools
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
School Types: Private
Locations: International and National

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics

The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 32 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated from the program since its inception. For over forty years the mission of ACT-SO has been to prepare, recognize and reward youth of African descent who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence.

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: ALL
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

AFS Project Change

The opportunity to study abroad should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial means. Through merit-based and need-based scholarships, as well as personal fundraising tips and tools, AFS is dedicated to supporting families in every way they can to make studying abroad a reality. Annually, nearly $4.5 million in scholarships are awarded to about half of their study abroad students.

AFS Project Change
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Al-Ben Scholarship

The Al-Ben Scholarship fund was established by the Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers (LACBPE) in 1976 to provide awards and incentives to technically inclined pre-college and undergraduate students enrolled in engineering, mathematical computer studies or applied scientific studies. The objective of the program is to stimulate and support the student’s interest in these technical areas that traditionally have an under-representation of minority professionals.

Al-Ben Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, and Science
Locations: California and National

America Rocketry Challenge

The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest gives middle and high school students the opportunity to design, build and launch model rockets and hands-on experience solving engineering problems.

America Rocketry Challenge
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

American Legion Oratorical Contest

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $138,000 in scholarships can be awarded each year.

American Legion Oratorical Contest
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Humanities
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

American Protege International Vocal Competition

The American Protege International Vocal Competition is designed for singers who would like to challenge themselves in a very competitive environment. The Competition is open to solo vocalists and vocal groups of all ages, nationalities and countries. Participants are required to submit video recording materials for the audition. First and Second Place Winners can choose to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, or to receive a Winner’s Package by mail.

American Protege International Vocal Competition
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Subjects: Arts
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: International, National, and New York

American Regions Mathematics League Competition

The American Regions Mathematics League’s annual competition brings together the nation’s finest students. They meet, compete against, and socialize with one another, forming friendships and sharpening their mathematical skills. The contest is written for high school students, although some exceptional junior high students attend each year.

American Regions Mathematics League Competition
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Math
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: International, National, and Online

Americanism Essay Contest

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner will receive $5,000, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place). Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

Americanism Essay Contest
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Humanities
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National and Virginia

Anhinga–Robert Dana Prize for Poetry

Anhinga Press began in 1972 as an outgrowth of the activities of Apalachee Poetry Center. The Anhinga Prize for Poetry has been offered annually since 1983 for a manuscript of original poetry in English. The winner receives $2000 and publication by Anhinga Press.

Anhinga–Robert Dana Prize for Poetry
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Subjects: Arts and Humanities
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: Florida and National

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. They do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Autism Speaks
Resource Categories: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: National

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school.

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Belin-Blank Center

The mission of the Belin-Blank Center is to empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy. Through several initiatives including: The Acceleration Institute, The Belin-Blank Center identifies gifted, talented, and artistic learners; provides assessment, counseling, and consultation services; increases awareness and use of acceleration; and facilitates the professional development of educators and administrators.

Belin-Blank Center
Resource Categories: Advocacy, Gifted Programs and Services, and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Resource Types: Advocacy, Assessment & Testing, Educational Opportunities, Gifted Organizations, Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Iowa and National

BEST Robotics Competition

BEST Robotics is a a middle and high school robotics competition whose mission is to engage and excite students about engineering, science, and technology as well as inspire them to pursue careers in these fields. Through participation in our project-based STEM program, students learn to analyze and solve problems utilizing the Engineering Design Process, which helps them develop technological literacy skills. It is these skills that industry seeks in its workforce.

BEST Robotics Competition
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award three $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years. Up to 24 scholarship runners-up will be eligible for a one-time $2,500 BAM technology stipend based on need.

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National