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7 programs you can still apply to.

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October

1 program
Competition18 days left

Conrad Challenge

Space Center Houston

First stage closesOct 29
Cost$499per team at the Innovation Stage
Who can apply

Ages 13 to 18, in teams of 2 to 5 with an adult coach

Students abroad tooOnline and in personOnline; Innovation Summit at Space Center Houston, Houston, Texas

conrad.spacecenter.orgPhase 1: Activation Stage - Conrad Challenge

“End: October 29, 2026”

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December

1 program
Competition63 days left

World Series of Innovation

NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)

First-round submission deadlineDec 13
CostFree
Who can apply

Ages 13 to 24 (Impact League); ages 5 to 12 enter a separate league

Not stated for students abroadOnline

innovation.nfte.comImpact Challenges Archive - World Series of Innovation

“Just remember to submit your idea by December 13, 2026!”

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January 2027

2 programs
Summer program87 days left

Yale Young Global Scholars

Yale University

Regular Decision application deadlineJan 6
Cost$7,500tuition, 2-week session
Who can apply

Current sophomores and juniors (or international equivalent), aged 16 to 18 by July 18, 2027

Students abroad tooIn personNew Haven, Connecticut

globalscholars.yale.eduApplication Dates & Deadlines | Yale Young Global Scholars

“11:59pm ET on January 6, 2027”

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Competition95 days left

Diamond Challenge

Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware

Submission deadlineJan 14
CostFree
Who can apply

High school students aged 14 to 18 at the submission deadline, in teams of 2 to 4 with an adult advisor

Students abroad tooOnline and in personOnline submission; finalists attend the Limitless World Summit in person

horn.udel.eduCommunication Resources

“Applications are due by January 14, 2027”

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February 2027

1 program
Competition133 days left

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation

Pitch submission deadlineFeb 21
CostFree
Who can apply

High school or equivalent pre-university level; homeschooled students aged 14 to 18

Students abroad tooOnline

blueoceancompetition.orgHow to Compete in the Blue Ocean Student Competition

“Submit your pitch by February 21, 2027”

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March 2027

2 programs
Competition151 days left

Technovation Challenge

Technovation

Registration closesMar 11
CostFree
Who can apply

Ages 8 to 18; a Girls Track and a Mixed Track

Students abroad tooOnlineOnline, or through a local Technovation site

technovationchallenge.orgGet Involved | Technovation Challenge

“registration is open between October and March 11th, 2027.”

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Summer program152 days left

Babson Summer Study

Babson College

Round Two application deadlineMar 12
Cost$6,480tuition
Who can apply

Rising high school juniors and seniors, at least 15 by the program start

Students abroad tooOnline and in personOnline, or in person at New England Innovation Academy, Marlborough, Massachusetts

babson.eduKey Dates | Babson College

“March 12 Round Two (Standard) Application Deadline”

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