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🇬🇧 FULL & PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS — IB DIPLOMA AT ST CLARE'S, OXFORD
St Clare's offers full and partial scholarships covering tuition (and accommodation for boarders) for the 2027 entry.
🎓 What's covered:
- Anne Dreydel Foundation Scholarship — full IB tuition (day), or full tuition + accommodation (boarding)
- Partial Scholarship Awards — a percentage of fees, for the full 2-year Diploma
✅ Eligibility:
- Open to UK AND international students
- Entering the IB Diploma in September 2027
- Means-tested — you'll need to disclose full family income/assets
- Shortlisted applicants must attend an Assessment Day (2 written exams + group exercise + short interviews)
📅 Deadlines:
🔹 Early Submission: scholarship deadline Fri, 23 Oct 2026 → Assessment Day (in-person or virtual) Sat, 7 Nov 2026
🔹 Standard Submission: scholarship deadline Fri, 11 Dec 2026 → Assessment Day (virtual only) Sat, 23 Jan 2027
💰 Full fees for context (scholarships reduce these):
- Day, full year: £30,985 (~$41,341)
- Boarding, full year: £66,185 (~$88,274)
- Registration fee: £180 (~$240) | Enrollment deposit: £3,500 (~$4,667)
🔗 https://www.stclares.ac.uk/ib-scholarships
| 2 | UCL welcomes students with A-Levels, IB, AP, and many other international qualifications. 📚
For full country-by-country entry requirements 👉 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international/applying-ucl
💰 And here's a scholarship worth knowing about: the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship — up to 33 awards a year, some covering full tuition + a living allowance, others full tuition only.
👉 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/ucl-global-undergraduate-scholarship
It's open to students from any country outside the UK, based on financial need — no nationality restrictions.
But here's the catch: you can't apply for the scholarship until AFTER you've submitted your UCL admission application (you don't need an offer yet — just your fee status confirmed). 🚫
📌 What this means for you:
1️⃣ Apply to UCL through UCAS. For most courses, the deadline is 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027 (23:00 Astana time) 🗓️
2️⃣ Once you've applied and your overseas fee status is confirmed, you'll be able to apply for the scholarship
3️⃣ ⚠️ The scholarship deadline for this cycle hasn't been announced yet — last cycle's deadline was 27 April 2026, so expect something similar in spring 2027. We'll post the exact date as soon as UCL confirms it.
4️⃣ Up to 33 scholarships are awarded per year across all eligible countries — apply to UCL early so you're in a position to apply the moment the scholarship opens 💪 | 214 |
| 3 | Oxford accepts students with A-Levels, IB, AP, and many other international qualifications — so wherever you're studying, there's likely a path in. 📚
For AP applicants: for courses requiring AAA, you'll typically need four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for your course). Full subject-by-subject requirements 👉 https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admissions-requirements/international-qualifications
💰 And here's a scholarship worth knowing about: the Reach Oxford Scholarship — full course fees, living costs, AND a return flight home every year. ✈️
👉 https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-bursaries-and-scholarships/reach-oxford
It's open to a wide range of countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and more.
But here's the catch: you can only apply for the scholarship AFTER you have an offer. No offer, no scholarship application. 🚫
📌 What this means for you:
1️⃣ Apply to Oxford through UCAS by 6pm UK time on 15 October 🗓️
📅 Full admissions timeline 👉 https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/admissions-timeline
2️⃣ If you receive an offer, you'll be eligible to apply for the Reach Oxford Scholarship by the 26 January 2027 deadline 🏆
3️⃣ Only 2–3 scholarships are awarded per year across all eligible countries — competition is fierce, so start strong now 💪 | 495 |
| 4 | Deadline is September 15 | 274 |
| 5 | 🏆 BENNINGTON YOUNG CREATORS AWARDS 2026 🏆
Bennington College (Vermont, USA) is running its annual awards for high schoolers worldwide — 4 disciplines, cash prizes up to $2,000, plus scholarships if you enroll at Bennington. 100% free to enter.
📅 Deadline: November 1, 11:59 PM ET
🕐 = November 2, 9:59 AM Astana time — submit a day early to be safe!
🎓 Grades 9–12, open worldwide (grade 12 students apply via Common App/Coalition App — no extra fee)
👨🏫 Needs sign-off from a sponsoring teacher or mentor
💰 Prizes: 1st $2,000 / 2nd $1,000 / 3rd $500 / Distinguished $250 + Bennington scholarships for winners who enroll
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🤖 Young Innovators Awards
For work on AI — creative collaboration, critical essays, or practical AI tools. The only category where AI use is allowed (must be disclosed).
🔗 bennington.edu/events/bennington-young-creators-awards/bennington-young-innovators-awards
🔬 Young Scientists Awards
Visual/illustrated work exploring the natural world (field guides, scientific illustration, research posters). ⚠️ No AI allowed anywhere in the submission.
🔗 bennington.edu/events/bennington-young-creators-awards/bennington-young-scientists-awards
🎨 Young Artists Awards
Visual art submissions. AI-generated work is prohibited.
🔗 bennington.edu/events/bennington-young-creators-awards/bennington-young-artists-awards
🎵 Young Musicians Awards
Original music composition/performance — the only category open to non-English submissions (with English translation required). AI not permitted.
🔗 bennington.edu/events/bennington-young-creators-awards/bennington-young-musicians-awards | 323 |
| 6 | 🚀 THE CONRAD CHALLENGE 2026–2027 — Global STEM Innovation Competition
Build a team, design a real-world innovation, and pitch it to industry judges — with a shot at scholarships, international trips, and mentorship from companies like Equinor.
🌍 Who can join:
- Students ages 13–18
- Teams of 2–5 students + 1 adult coach (18+)
- Open worldwide — no restriction on country
🧪 Pick a category:
- Water
- Health & Nutrition
- Energy & Environment
- Cyber Technology & Security
- Aerospace & Aviation
💰 Cost:
- Phase 1 (getting started): FREE
- Phase 2 (Innovation Stage): fee applies (~$499/team in past cycles), financial aid available — check the official site for this year's exact figure before committing
⏰ Deadline:
Phase 1 registration + Lean Canvas closes October 30, 2026, 9:59 AM Astana time (Oct 29, 11:59pm CDT)
🔗 Learn more: https://conrad.spacecenter.org/
🔗 Register (Conrad Portal): https://conradchallenge.awardsplatform.com/ | 484 |
| 7 | 🚀 NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026
A free, global two-day hackathon where teams use NASA's open data to tackle real-world challenges in space and Earth science. This year's theme: "The Next Frontier." No coding or science background required — teams need coders, but also designers, storytellers, and problem-solvers.
Eligibility: Open to all ages and nationalities. Students under 18 need a parent/guardian to register them and can't include recognizable name/voice/likeness in submission videos. No prior hackathon or STEM experience needed.
Cost: Completely free.
Format: Join an in-person local event (450+ worldwide) or participate virtually. Teams of up to 6, or work solo.
Key dates:
- Registration open now (since Aug 26, 2026)
- Team formation opens / challenge summaries released: Sept 17, 2026
- Full challenge statements: Oct 28, 2026
- Hackathon: Nov 14–15, 2026 (submissions due Nov 15, 11:59 PM local time)
Links:
- Main page: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/ | 362 |
| 8 | ✍️ FREE Common App Essay Feedback — First 10 Submissions Only
Applying to US colleges this year? Get personalized feedback on your Common App essay draft from the Scholars' Compass team — completely free.
⚠️ Limited to the first 10 submissions.
📝 Submit your draft here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczroPzLHO7HOkTBc9-Yx-FhmFJK6T-AmvNGgCZNIh4i-26XA/viewform?usp=dialog
Questions: scholars.compass01@gmail.com | 160 |
| 9 | 🎓 Pioneer Academics 5th Annual Co-Curricular Summit — FREE Virtual Event
Meet admissions officers from 30+ top universities (Cornell, UChicago, Caltech, Vanderbilt, Williams & more) and explore 20+ respected enrichment programs — all in one online summit.
✨ Highlights:
- Keynote: Dr. Francis S. Collins (led the Human Genome Project, former NIH Director)
- Live College Fair & Program Fair — chat directly with admissions reps
- Panels on AI in admissions, leadership, and application strategy for international students
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (online) — exact start time is sent after registration, so check your confirmation email for your Astana time
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Eligibility: Open worldwide to high school students, parents, and counselors
📝 Registration required: https://apply.pioneeracademics.com/register/2026-co-curricular-summit
ℹ️ Most sessions are recorded and available for 30 days after — but the College Fair and Program Fair are live-only, so try to catch those in real time.
🔗 More info: https://summit.pioneeracademics.com/ | 679 |
| 10 | ✍️ Democracy School Essay Competition — TWoA x Bard College Berlin
A brand-new essay competition linking arts, culture, and democracy — run by Teen World of Arts and the European Democracy Institute at Bard College Berlin.
📌 What is it?
Write a 500–1000 word essay on one of 4 prompts exploring art, music, and democracy (e.g. "Music and Propaganda," "Creativity in Exile"). This is not a school essay — they want your own voice and perspective.
💰 FREE TO ENTER
🏆 Prizes (Junior category = high school):
— 🥇 1st place: €200 + written jury feedback + 1:1 session with Bard College Berlin faculty/TWoA editor + certificate
— 🥈🥉 2nd & 3rd: feedback session + certificate
— All 3 winning essays get published on TWoA and the European Democracy Institute's site
👤 Eligibility: High school students (Years 11–12), worldwide. Under 18? A parent must submit on your behalf.
⚠️ No AI allowed — not for ideas, outlining, drafting, or editing. Spell-check only. Essay must be 100% your own writing.
📅 Deadline: September 1, 2026 — submit by email
🔗 Prompts & full details: https://teenworldarts.com/competition
📧 Submit to: essay@teenworldarts.com (mark subject line "junior category") | 379 |
| 11 | ⏰ STILL TIME TO APPLY — 2 opportunities closing soon
💻 Girls Who Code — Pathways Program (Fall 2026)
Free 7-week online coding program for high school girls & non-binary students. Tracks: AI, Web Dev, Cybersecurity, Game Design & more.
📅 Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 ⚠️ closing in days
🔗 https://girlswhocode.com/summerapply
🚀 Conrad Challenge 2026–2027
Global STEM & entrepreneurship competition. Teams of 2–5, ages 13–18. Activation Stage is free; Innovation Stage entry is $499/team (aid available).
📅 Activation Stage open through: ~Oct 30, 2026
🔗 https://conrad.spacecenter.org/ | 267 |
| 12 | 🏆 Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026 — $250,000 Scholarship
🎬 A global science communication contest: explain a big idea in physics, life sciences, or math in a 2-minute video.
👤 Eligibility:
- Ages 13–18
- Open worldwide, including homeschooled students
- Submissions must be in English
- Individual entries only (no teams)
💰 Cost: Free to enter
🎥 What to submit:
A YouTube video (max 2:00) explaining a scientific theory or concept in an engaging, original way
🏅 Prizes:
- $250,000 scholarship for the winner
- $50,000 award for an inspiring teacher
- $100,000 science lab for the winner's school
📊 Why it's worth trying: Last cycle drew 2,500+ applicants worldwide, narrowed down to just 30 semifinalists and 16 finalists. Even reaching the semifinalist or finalist round is a genuinely competitive achievement — a strong, specific line for a college application, well beyond "I entered a contest."
⏰ Deadline: September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT
🇰🇿 Astana time: September 16, 2026, 11:59 AM
📝 Note: after submitting, you'll also need to score 5 other entries (peer review) by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT / October 1, 11:59 AM Astana time — this is required to stay eligible for the scholarship.
🔗 https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/enter | 464 |
| 13 | 🚀 AwardX International 2026 — Pitch Your Startup, Win $5,000
Got a business idea (or an actual running business)? This one's open to high schoolers anywhere in the world — no location restrictions.
💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st: $5,000 cash + full scholarship to LaunchX Online Flagship Program + certificate + LinkedIn badge
🏅 Finalists: $3,000 scholarship to LaunchX Online Flagship Program + certificate + LinkedIn badge
✅ Who can apply: High school students worldwide, solo or as a team. Existing business or just an idea — both welcome.
💵 Cost: FREE
📅 Key Dates:
▪️ Application deadline: Nov 14, 2026
▪️ Optional Audience Vote Video: Nov 26, 2026
▪️ Finalists announced: Nov 28, 2026
▪️ Demo Day (live pitch): Dec 12, 2026
▪️ Winner announced: Dec 17, 2026
📄 More info: https://www.awardx.com/competitions/26-international
🔗 Apply: https://apply.awardx.com/?utm_source=awardx_site&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=26-international | 372 |
| 14 | 🎓 Harvard Medical School — official Pre-College Certificate Program (online, worldwide)
📚 What: Non-credit online enrichment courses in medicine and life sciences, taught by Harvard Medical School faculty. Choose Capstone courses (AI in Medicine, Becoming a Doctor, Medical Research, Surgery) or Academic Enrichment courses (Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Pharmacology, Physiology). Fully asynchronous — no live sessions, so Astana time zone works fine.
👤 Eligibility: Ages 13+, currently in high school (or within one gap year of graduating). International students welcome — application must be in English, no TOEFL/IELTS required.
📝 How to apply: Online application only — no transcripts or recommendation letters needed. Just basic info + a personal statement (the main factor in admission). Rolling admissions, multiple 1-, 2-, and 4-week sessions run throughout the year — apply early for your preferred dates.
💰 Cost: — Academic Enrichment courses: $1,895 — Capstone courses: $2,195 . Scholarships available.
🔗 Program: https://pc.hms.harvard.edu/ 🔗 FAQ: https://pc.hms.harvard.edu/faq 🔗 Apply: https://pc.hms.harvard.edu/apply-now | 503 |
| 15 | 🧠 WIN UP TO $500 — INTERNATIONAL NEUROETHICS ESSAY CONTEST 2026
The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are running their 13th annual essay contest — and it's completely free to enter.
📝 WHAT IT IS
Write a ≤1,000-word essay exploring any topic at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and society — free will, brain-computer interfaces, neurotech policy, clinical ethics, and more. Written in plain language for a general audience.
✅ ELIGIBILITY
- Currently enrolled in high school (or equivalent)
- Single author, essay written in English
- No school or country restrictions — open worldwide
💰 COST
Free
🏆 PRIZES
- Winner: up to $500 + 1-year INS membership
- Honorable mentions (up to 8 across all categories): smaller cash prize + 1-year INS membership
- Winning essays may be published (past winners featured in Scientific American, Dana Foundation)
⏰ DEADLINE
August 21, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT
= August 22, 2026, 11:30 AM Astana time
(A short extension is sometimes granted but NOT guaranteed — don't wait!)
🔗 https://neuroethicsessaycontest.com/call-for-neuroethics-essays-2026/ | 247 |
| 16 | 💼 WHARTON GLOBAL HIGH SCHOOL INVESTMENT COMPETITION 2026-2027
Build a real investment strategy for an actual Wharton alum's financial goals, trade with virtual cash on Wharton's own simulator, and compete against teams worldwide for a shot at the Global Finale in Philadelphia 🏆
📌 What you'll do:
Work in teams of 4-6 (with a teacher advisor) to analyze markets, build a portfolio strategy, and defend your recommendations. Judged on strategy quality — not just returns.
✅ Eligibility: Grades 9-12, team of 4-6 students + one teacher/educator advisor from your school (advisor must register, not students)
👤 Team leader must be 16+ by September 28, 2026
💰 Cost: FREE
⚠️ IMPORTANT: A teacher at your school must complete registration — students cannot register themselves. Talk to a teacher who'd be willing to advise your team ASAP.
📅 Key deadlines (Astana time, UTC+5):
- Registration closes: September 12, 2:00 AM (Sept 11, 5:00 PM ET)
- Team roster due: October 9
- Investment Policy Statement due: November 6
- Final report due: December 4
- Global Finale: April 29-30, 2027 (Wharton School, Philadelphia)
🔗 https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/competitions/investment-competition/
🔗 Register: https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/competitions/investment-competition/register-now/ | 1 886 |
| 17 | Free College Application Strategy service won the poll.
Are you graduating from a high school in 2027 and planning to apply abroad (USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia)?
If yes then you can receive a TAILORED COLLEGE APPLICATION STRATEGY.
Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAmAbJ1ct4hWahZ_69BbdHpqTyj0KM9guLQF-I-rKsz-ifNQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Deadline: August 10, 6 pm (Astana time). | 286 |
| 18 | What should I offer? | 232 |
| 19 | AI RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS — Veritas AI
Founded by Harvard grad students — online AI/ML programs with PhD mentors (Yale, Stanford, Oxford & more), from beginner bootcamps to 1-on-1 research mentorship.
Programs:
- AI Scholars — 10-session AI/ML intro, no coding required
- AI Fellowship — 12–15 week 1-on-1 research mentorship (needs Python basics or AI Scholars)
- Combo option available
Cost: $2,290 (Scholars) / $5,400 (Fellowship) / $6,900 (both) — financial aid up to 100% available
Fully online via Zoom, open worldwide
Eligibility: Grades 9–12
Deadline: August 30, 2026
Website: https://www.veritasai.com/
Apply: https://airtable.com/shrxkmoJaqCLX9ycl | 406 |
| 20 | 💻 CODECHEF: FREE CONTESTS + PRACTICE FOR PROGRAMMERS
🌍 Open to all programmers worldwide — 100% online/virtual, no geographic restrictions.
🏆 UPCOMING/ONGOING CONTESTS
🔹 CodeChef Starters — weekly rated contest, split into 4 divisions by skill level (beginner → advanced)
🔗 https://www.codechef.com/START251
🔹 DSA Monday Munch #15 — weekly Data Structures & Algorithms skill challenge
🔗 https://www.codechef.com/DSAMONDAY015
🔹 Placement Prep Skill Test — coding skill assessment, good for building an interview-ready portfolio
🔗 https://www.codechef.com/skill-test/PLACEPREP02
⚠️ These are recurring contests — check each link for the current live date/time before registering, as schedules update frequently.
🔗 Full contest calendar: https://www.codechef.com/contests
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📚 FREE PRACTICE
Beyond contests, CodeChef offers:
— 5000+ practice problems across all difficulty levels
— Structured roadmaps: Python, Java, C++, C, Data Structures & Algorithms
— Skill tests to benchmark where you stand
💰 Cost: Free (optional paid "Pro" tier for extra courses — not required for contests/practice)
🎓 Eligibility: Open to all students globally, no age or school restriction
🔗 https://www.codechef.com/practice | 357 |
