# High School Competitions for Freshmen

> Browse competitions open to high school freshmen. Compare cost, deadlines, eligibility, format, and where to apply from the catalog.

These competitions list Grade 9 in their published grade range.

Programs with no grade on file do not appear here — unknown is not a match.

Read the listing, apply on the program's own site, and recheck dates before you commit.

### How to use this catalog view

1. Start with the listing details and compare the fields that matter to you.
2. Use category and interest tags to narrow the catalog.
3. Apply through the program's application link and recheck time-sensitive details before submitting.

### Catalog entries

47 published entries match this catalog view.

- [Scholastic Art & Writing Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scholastic-art-writing-awards) — Catalog organization: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
- [Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/regeneron-isef-via-affiliated-fairs) — Catalog organization: Society for Science
- [Science Olympiad — Divisions B and C](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/science-olympiad) — Catalog organization: Science Olympiad, Inc. and state Science Olympiad organizations
- [FIRST Robotics Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/first-robotics-competition) — Catalog organization: FIRST
- [BEST Robotics Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/best-robotics-competition) — Catalog organization: BEST Robotics, Inc.
- [Texas Science Olympiad](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/texas-science-olympiad) — Catalog organization: Texas Science Olympiad, Texas A&M University
- [Texas Science & Engineering Fair (TXSEF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/texas-science-and-engineering-fair) — Catalog organization: Texas A&M Engineering
- [Texas History Day](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/texas-history-day) — Catalog organization: Texas State Historical Association
- [National History Day in DC](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-history-day-in-dc) — Catalog organization: DC History Center
- [Wyoming History Day](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/wyoming-history-day) — Catalog organization: American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
- [Northern Nevada STEM Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/northern-nevada-stem-fair) — Catalog organization: University of Nevada, Reno College of Science
- [Nevada Poetry Out Loud](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nevada-poetry-out-loud) — Catalog organization: Nevada Arts Council
- [Kansas History Day](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/kansas-history-day) — Catalog organization: Kansas History Day Foundation
- [Alaska Science & Engineering Fair (ASEF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/alaska-science-and-engineering-fair) — Catalog organization: Alaska Science and Engineering Fair, Inc.
- [Montana Science Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/montana-science-fair) — Catalog organization: University of Montana
- [Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/eastern-south-dakota-science-and-engineering-fair) — Catalog organization: South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
- [Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) High School State Fair](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/massachusetts-science-and-engineering-fair-high-school) — Catalog organization: Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair
- [Hoosier Science & Engineering Fair (HSEF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hoosier-science-and-engineering-fair) — Catalog organization: Science Education Foundation of Indiana
- [Colorado Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/colorado-science-and-engineering-fair) — Catalog organization: Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. — Cost: $45
- [Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/virginia-junior-academy-of-science-vjas) — Catalog organization: Virginia Junior Academy of Science — Cost: $35
- [Utah Shakespeare Festival High School Shakespeare Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/utah-shakespeare-festival-high-school-competition) — Catalog organization: Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University
- [TiE Atlanta High School 2026–2027](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tie-young-entrepreneurs-atlanta) — Catalog organization: TiE Atlanta
- [ACTR Olympiada of Spoken Russian](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/olympiada-of-spoken-russian) — Catalog organization: American Council of Teachers of Russian — Cost: $6
- [NJCL Online Exams](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/njcl-online-exams) — Catalog organization: National Junior Classical League and American Classical League — Cost: $7
- [Nebraska Math Day](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nebraska-math-day) — Catalog organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Mathematics
- [Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/marshall-brennan-constitutional-literacy-project) — Catalog organization: American University Washington College of Law
- [Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/lockheed-martin-cyberquest) — Catalog organization: Lockheed Martin
- [Indy Shorts High School Film Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/heartland-high-school-film-competition) — Catalog organization: Heartland Film
- [California Young Playwrights Contest](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/california-young-playwrights-contest) — Catalog organization: Playwrights Project
- [Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (BAMO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/bay-area-mathematical-olympiad) — Catalog organization: Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad
- [Aerial Drone Competition - Mission 2027: Fast Track](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/aerial-drone-competition) — Catalog organization: Robotics Education & Competition Foundation — Cost: $200
- [2026 Presidential AI Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/presidential-ai-challenge) — Catalog organization: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
- [DECA High School Division](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/deca-high-school-division) — Catalog organization: DECA Inc.
- [Future Business Leaders of America High School](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fbla-high-school) — Catalog organization: Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.
- [George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/sar-knight-essay-contest) — Catalog organization: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
- [NFFTY 2027 — National Film Festival for Talented Youth](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nffty-national-film-festival-for-talented-youth) — Catalog organization: NFFTY — Cost: $30
- [National Young Astronomer Award](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-young-astronomer-award) — Catalog organization: Astronomical League — Deadline: January 31, 2027
- [NASA TechRise Student Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nasa-techrise-student-challenge) — Catalog organization: NASA / Future Engineers
- [MyImpact Challenge](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/myimpact-challenge) — Catalog organization: Bill of Rights Institute
- [Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/federal-junior-duck-stamp-program) — Catalog organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- [AAN Neuroscience Research Prize](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/aan-neuroscience-research-prize) — Catalog organization: American Academy of Neurology and Child Neurology Society — Deadline: October 20, 2026
- [Berkeley Model United Nations (BMUN LXXV)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/berkeley-model-united-nations-bmun) — Catalog organization: Berkeley Model United Nations — Cost: $85
- [National All-Star Academic Tournament (NASAT)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-academic-quiz-tournaments-nasat) — Catalog organization: International Quiz Bowl Tournaments, LLC
- [NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-speech-and-debate-association-tournament) — Catalog organization: National Speech & Debate Association
- [Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/youth-speaks-spoken-word-slam-poetry) — Catalog organization: Youth Speaks
- [Varsity LifeSmarts Competition and National Championship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/lifesmarts-national-championship) — Catalog organization: National Consumers League LifeSmarts
- [YEA! National Competition (Saunders Scholars Competition)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/young-entrepreneurs-academy-yea-national-competition) — Catalog organization: Young Entrepreneurs Academy

### Frequently asked questions

#### What competitions can freshmen apply to?

Any published listing whose grade range includes this year. Open a program to see the eligibility we have on file.

#### Is Grade 9 too early or too late for competitions?

It depends on the program. Some accept freshmen; selective summer research often targets juniors. Use deadlines and grade filters to narrow your list.

#### What should I confirm before applying?

Verify the current deadline, cost, dates, and format on the official program page before you apply or pay any fee.

### Related guides & pages

- [Browse all competitions](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/competitions)
- [All Grade 9 catalog entries](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/freshmen)
- [Browse the full catalog](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars)
- [Take the Find My Fit quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit)

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