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  1. 01
    InternshipSelective

    Research and education internship at a wildlife sanctuary focusing on birds and habitat health.

    📍 Sharon, CT⏱ 8 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Sustainability
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    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.

    📍 Nationwide⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Computer Science
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  3. 03
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.

    📍 Nationwide⏱ One-time📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Computer Science
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  4. 04
    Trinity College
    Bantam Bound
    ResearchSelective

    Selective two-day fly-in introducing prospective seniors to Trinity through professor-led mock classes, student discussions and exploration of campus and Hartford.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12
    EducationHumanities
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  5. 05
    Fairfield University
    Bridgeport Tuition Grant
    ResearchSelective

    Eligible Bridgeport high-school graduates admitted to Fairfield can receive full tuition, with additional need-based aid potentially covering other costs.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12
    Education
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    Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer
    CHET Dream Big! Competition
    ResearchSelective

    Connecticut students submit an essay, video or artwork addressing their aspirations or how they can help their community, competing for CHET college-savings awards.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Creative WritingVisual ArtsEducation
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  7. 07
    Connecticut Invention Convention / NextMinds
    Connecticut Invention Convention
    ResearchSelective

    Students design inventions addressing real problems and advance through school, independent or community pathways to Connecticut's statewide invention competition.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    EngineeringEntrepreneurship
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  8. 08
    Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
    Conservation Discovery Corps
    ResearchSelective

    Year-long teen volunteer program combining field-conservation research, zoological career exploration and public conservation education.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyEnvironmental ScienceSustainability
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  9. 09
    Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
    Coolidge Connecticut Open
    ResearchHighly Selective

    High-school students compete in four rounds of structured debate, with undefeated varsity competitors earning invitations to the national Coolidge Cup.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Political SciencePublic Policy
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  10. 10
    Pre-CollegeEquitySelective

    Free online mentorship pairing teen writers with established poets and prose writers.

    📍 Online⏱ 6 weeks📅 212 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Creative WritingLiterature
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  11. 11
    Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
    AEOP High School Apprenticeship Program
    ResearchEquitySelective

    Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.

    📍 Nationwide⏱ 8 weeks📅 156 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology
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    Summer ProgramEquitySelective

    Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.

    📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    AI / Machine Learning
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    Apply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective

    Service opportunities for teens through select programs.

    📍 Multiple states⏱ Varies📅 Apply anytime💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Public PolicySocial Science
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    Apply anytimeResearchEquitySelective

    Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health
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    ResearchModerate

    Students explore generative AI and its use in visual imagery, design and product development through hands-on projects.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    AI / Machine LearningArchitecture & Design
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    InternshipEquitySelective

    Paid 8-week summer internship with nonprofits + leadership summit in DC.

    📍 Multiple cities⏱ 8 weeks📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Public PolicyBusinessSocial Science
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  17. 17
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.

    📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    EntrepreneurshipBusiness
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  18. 18
    FellowshipEquitySelective

    A peer-mentorship program connecting high school girls with women in tech.

    📍 Online⏱ Ongoing📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Computer ScienceBusiness
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  19. 19
    Coca-Cola Foundation
    Coca-Cola Scholars Program
    ScholarshipEquitySelective

    USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.

    📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    BusinessEducationPublic Policy
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  20. 20
    US House of Representatives
    Congressional App Challenge
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.

    📍 All US districts⏱ Self-paced📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Computer Science
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  21. 21
    Connecticut STEM Foundation
    Connecticut STEM Fair
    ResearchModerate

    Students submit completed scientific research or research proposals in health, physical, environmental and behavioral-science categories and defend their work live before judges.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyEnvironmental SciencePsychology
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  22. 22
    Quinnipiac University
    Data Sciences Lab
    ResearchHighly Selective

    Students explore how data are collected, analyzed and interpreted through hands-on data-science activities and university-level applications.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Data ScienceMathComputer Science
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  23. 23
    U.S. Department of Energy
    DOE STEM Rising / SCEP
    InternshipEquitySelective

    Paid internships across the 17 DOE national laboratories.

    📍 Multiple national labs (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 8-10 weeks (summer)📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    PhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceSustainability
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    ResearchSelective

    Scholarship application for a $2000 award.

    📍 Multiple⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Eligibility not confirmed
    Apply ↗Details →
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    ResearchSelective

    During the school year, students meet weekly in small groups with their student mentors to work on healthcare AI research projects under the guidance of Stanford researchers.

    📍 Virtual⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    AI / Machine Learning
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    Adam Smith Society
    Adam Smith Society HS Essay
    CompetitionSelective

    Essay contest exploring market economics and policy.

    📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    EconomicsPolitical Science
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  27. 27
    American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
    AFSA National High School Essay Contest
    CompetitionSelective

    An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.

    📍 Online⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    International RelationsPublic Policy
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  28. 28
    Inspirit AI
    AI Scholars
    ⚠ Due todaySummer ProgramSelective

    Artificial Intelligence Program for High School Students. Develop and taught by Stanford and MIT Alumni and Graduate Students. Provides guidance on initiating AI projects, pursuing AI ventures, and preparing for college. Students collaborate with a mentor on a socially impactful AI project. No programming background required, advanced cohorts available. Also for middle school students, but this description focuses on high school.

    📍 Location not specified⏱ Not confirmed📅 ⚠ Due today💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Apply ↗Details →
  29. 29
    Carnegie Mellon University
    AI Scholars at CMU
    Summer ProgramEquitySelective

    Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.

    📍 PA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 11✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningMath
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    Pre-CollegeEquitySelective

    All-expenses-paid journalism conference + $1,000 scholarship for 51 students.

    📍 Washington, DC⏱ 1 week📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 11✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Journalism
    Apply ↗Details →