Academic Challenges
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Davidson Fellows Award
$50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work
National French Contest
The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.
Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament
HMMT was founded jointly by Harvard and MIT students to provide middle and high school students with math problems beyond the scope of what is traditionally offered at their schools.
Blue and Gold Awards
Winners of the Quill and Scroll Yearbook Excellence Contest are eligible as seniors to apply for a scholarship.
Yearbook Excellence Contest
Winners of the Quill and Scroll Yearbook Excellence Contest are eligible as seniors to apply for a scholarship.
Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest and Blogging Competition
Currently enrolled high school students are invited to enter the International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest and Blogging Competition. A separate competition for middle school students also is available.
U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad
The top four students of the national competition represent the United States in the annual International Chemistry Olympiad.
National Science Bowl
Middle and high school student teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach.
Kids Philosophy Slam
The Kids Philosophy Slam is designed to make philosophy accessible and fun for kids of all ages and abilities, to promote a philosophical dialogue between kids and adults, and to promote a greater awareness of philosophy and education in everyday life.