Competitions

The New York Times has just released the 2024-2025 New York Times Student Contest Calendar, featuring a blend of long-standing popular contests and new competitions. This year’s lineup promises to engage students worldwide, sparking creativity and critical thinking across various forms of expression. Whether you’re interested in politics, storytelling, or photography, there’s something for everyone this year!

The benefits of honing your creative writing skills in high school are countless, just as the list of potential careers as a writer is endless. Put your writing skills to the test with the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest! This blog will walk you through all the details of one of the most prestigious and popular writing competitions available to high school students—including steps how to improve your poetry skills to prepare for the contest!

Economics has long been an integral area of study for high school and university students. There are many opportunities for students interested in economics to gain experience and knowledge in the field outside of classes. This blog lists top 10 economics competitions for high school students. Included competitions are mostly free, and we have included a mix of those welcoming a nationwide or worldwide participant pool. Topics also range from micro to macroeconomics, as well as world economics and personal finances.