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Call For Ideas: Tiny House 2026 Architecture Competition

Call For Ideas: Tiny House 2026 Architecture Competition

Competition

Oct 23, 2026

📍 Global

A Home is a space that is intimate to all of us. It goes beyond an everyday function of being a physical shelter for people and their activities;...

⏰ Due: Oct 23, 2026
🏆 Prize: Prizes of total USD 5000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 2500;;2nd Prize: USD 1500;;3rd Prize: USD 1000
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Phygital HORECA Experience Design

Phygital HORECA Experience Design

Competition

Oct 29, 2026

📍 Global

A leading international coffee producer, together with Desall, invites you to research the most innovative phygital interaction models currently...

⏰ Due: Oct 29, 2026
🏆 Prize: Total Award: €5000
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International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search 2026

International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search 2026

Competition

Nov 01, 2026

📍 Global

The “International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search in Physics” (IPhyC) is a global physics challenge designed for high...

⏰ Due: Nov 01, 2026
🏆 Prize: Cash Prizes (Total: 1500 USD): The top achievers in the Final Round receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, awarded globally: 1. Prize Senior: 250 USD, 2. Prize Senior: 175 USD, 3. Prize
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Bennington College Young Writers Awards

Bennington College Young Writers Awards

Competition

November 1, 2026

📍 Online

An annual creative writing competition inviting original poetry, fiction, and nonfiction submissions from high school students globally,...

⏰ Due: November 1, 2026
🏆 Prize: Various
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Big Idea UNK

Big Idea UNK

Competition

Nov 4, 2026

📍 UNK's Discovery Hall Atrium

A student entrepreneurship pitch competition designed to help UNK students turn ideas into action and grow ventures.

⏰ Due: Oct 13, 2026
🏆 Prize: Cash prizes totaling $7,000
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American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)

American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)

Competition

Nov 5, 2026 - Jan 27, 2027

📍 Varies

Founded in 1950, the AMC is the preeminent math competition for students K-12. Includes AMC 8, 10, and 12.

⏰ Due: See Website
🏆 Prize: Recognition and Awards
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Hackathons

804 Hacks

804 Hacks

Hackathon

October 24, 2026

📍 Virginia / Online

804 Hacks is a student-organized hackathon in the 804 area (Virginia) for high schoolers. It brings together young coders, designers, and creators...

⏰ Due: October 24, 2026
🏆 Prize: Prizes, Recognition
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Sierra Hacks

Sierra Hacks

Hackathon

October 24, 2026

📍 Online

Sierra Hacks is a virtual hackathon for high school students focused on building impactful tech projects. Participants receive mentorship from...

⏰ Due: October 24, 2026
🏆 Prize: Prizes, Recognition
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HackGwinnett 6.0

HackGwinnett 6.0

Hackathon

October 31, 2026

📍 Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Atlanta, GA)

HackGwinnett is Metro Atlanta's premier high school computer science organization. Gather to create innovative solutions to real-world problems.

⏰ Due: See Website
🏆 Prize: See Website
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Haven

Haven

Hackathon

November 14-15, 2026

📍 Online

Haven is a student-run virtual hackathon open to all high schoolers worldwide. Participants collaborate to build creative projects over 24–48...

⏰ Due: November 14, 2026
🏆 Prize: Prizes, Recognition
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Snowglobe

Snowglobe

Hackathon

November 20-22, 2026

📍 Online

Snowglobe is a seasonal virtual hackathon for high school students, themed around creativity and innovation. Teams build projects over a weekend...

⏰ Due: November 20, 2026
🏆 Prize: Prizes, Recognition
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WAICY (World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth)

WAICY (World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth)

Hackathon

Late Fall 2026

📍 Online

A global annual competition designed to inspire students ages 6-18 to apply artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems and understand AI ethics.

⏰ Due: Late Fall 2026
🏆 Prize: Various
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Webinars

Understanding the CSS Profile

Understanding the CSS Profile

Webinar

October 28, 2026

📍 Online

Breakdown of the CSS profile and private financial aid applications.

⏰ Due: October 28, 2026
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PSAT 8/9: Now What?

PSAT 8/9: Now What?

Webinar

November 4, 2026

📍 Online

Just getting started with standardized testing? Get clarity from the PSAT 8/9® in just 30 minutes.

⏰ Due: November 4, 2026
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PSAT/NMSQT: Now What?

PSAT/NMSQT: Now What?

Webinar

November 5, 2026

📍 Online

Help make the most of your student’s PSAT/NMSQT® results. Learn what the scores really mean.

⏰ Due: November 5, 2026
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College Planning Case Study

College Planning Case Study

Webinar

November 12, 2026

📍 Online

Reframe how you think about the college process by following a real student journey.

⏰ Due: November 12, 2026
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PSAT/NMSQT: Now What?

PSAT/NMSQT: Now What?

Webinar

November 17, 2026

📍 Online

Help make the most of your student’s PSAT/NMSQT® results.

⏰ Due: November 17, 2026
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Executive Function: The Missing Foundation of College Admission Readiness

Executive Function: The Missing Foundation of College Admission Readiness

Webinar

January 21, 2027

📍 Online

This session helps families understand how stronger project-management skills keep applications manageable.

⏰ Due: January 21, 2027
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