Competitions
MARCH
$200-$2,500 + an all-expenses paid stay The National Personal Finance Challenge, Competition rounds from March-May
This nationwide competition offers high school students the opportunity to build and demonstrate their knowledge in the concepts of earning income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk. The top 16 teams will advance to compete in the national championship title in the Quiz Bowl. National Finals is an all-expense paid trip and the top four teams win cash prizes. Learn more about The National Personal Finance Challenge.
$2,500 Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest, Due March 21
Students have four topics to choose from, allowing them to write on the subject that speaks to them the most. Open to grades 5-12, ages 10-18, residing in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address. Learn more about the Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest.
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- The effect of minimum wage on entry-level workers
- A better immigration system
- Cancel Culture or Censorship - Is it an assault on First Amendment freedoms?
- Coercion v. Choice
Baylor University High School Sports Sales Championship, Due March 24
Presented by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business’ Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E). Open to students in 8-12 grade. Students have the opportunity to compete against professional sellers. Students who rival the professionals will receive top recognition and prizes, including access to exclusive recruiting weekends at Baylor, sports merchandise, and a post on Baylor's Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the Baylor University High School Sports Sales Championship.
Berkeley Economic Review High School Essay Contest, Due March 28
This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your analytical and research skills. If selected, your essay will be published in BER's magazine Equilibrium, featured on its website and social media. Submit here. For more information, please email berkeleyeconreview@gmail.com. See essay prompt below:
"In the context of global sustainability efforts, explore the role of consumerism in shaping economic practices. How do trends like fast fashion and drop-shipping impact the economic and environmental landscapes of developing countries? Additionally, discuss how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics influence corporate profitability and sustainability practices across different economies." (750 words)
APRIL
42nd Annual SRVEF Run for Education Logo Art Contest, Due April 16
Students- unleash your creativity and be the designer of the next Run for Education logo! The winning design will be featured on t-shirts and advertising and the winning student will receive $100 in gift cards. View this flyer for more information and details on how to submit.CALICO (UC Berkeley computer science competition), register by April 12 (in-person) and April 23 (online)
CALICO is a programming competition for high schoolers and college students organized by computer science students at UC Berkeley. The event will be held in person and online 4-7 p.m. April 26.
Summer
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Summer
$1,000 Abbott & Fener Scholarship, Due June 10
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. No AI generated essay accepted.
- Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Submissions accepted by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
$200-$4,000 Brain Awareness Video Contest hosted by the Society for Neuroscience, submissions estimated March-July 2025
Create an interesting 5+ minute video about a neuroscience concept. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and possibly collaborate with a professional in the field as non-members may submit if sponsored by a current SfN member, who can be located through the member database. Click here for last year's rules.
