# Model UN Programs & Competitions for High School Students

Model UN conferences and diplomacy programs teach negotiation, international affairs, and public speaking — with a global circuit of conferences at every competitiveness level.

Officer roles and Best Delegate awards convert MUN participation into concrete application evidence.

33 verified programs match this page; 14 of the featured listings are free; 2 can be done online.

## Programs (33 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MITMUNC (MIT Model United Nations Conference)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mitmunc-mit-model-united-nations-conference) | MIT | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-03 |
| [Young Leaders for Peace at the University for Peace](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/young-leaders-for-peace-at-the-university-for-peace) | University for Peace | $7,000 | in_person | All grades | 2027-03-29 |
| [World Quest Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/world-quest) | World Affairs Councils | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-05 |
| [World Affairs Councils of America - Youth Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/world-affairs-councils-of-america-youth-programs) | World Affairs Councils of America | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-05 |
| [Yale Model Government Europe (YMGE)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yale-model-government-europe-ymge) | Yale International Relations Association | $125 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-15 |
| [Georgetown International Relations Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/georgetown-international-relations-program) | Georgetown University | $5,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/harvard-model-united-nations-hmun) | Harvard International Relations Council | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-01 |
| [ILMUNC (Ivy League Model United Nations Conference)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ilmunc-ivy-league-model-united-nations-conference) | University of Pennsylvania International Affairs Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-31 |
| [Princeton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-model-united-nations-conference-pmunc) | Princeton International Relations Council | $100 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-04 |
| [Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition (CMUNCE)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/columbia-model-united-nations-conference-and-exposition-cmunce) | Columbia International Relations Council and Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-29 |
| [North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/naimun-georgetown) | Georgetown International Relations Association | $100 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-26 |
| [National High School Model UN Conference (NHSMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-high-school-model-un-conference-nhsmun) | IMUNA | $200 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-31 |
| [Youth Assembly at the United Nations](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/youth-assembly-at-the-united-nations) | Friendship Ambassadors Foundation | $500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-07-31 |
| [State Department Student Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/congress-state-dept-diplomacy) | U.S. Department of State | Free | hybrid | Grades 11–12 | 2026-10-15 |
| [NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/naimun-north-american-invitational-model-united-nations) | Georgetown International Relations Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-26 |
| [BUSUN (Brown University Simulation of the United Nations)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/busun-brown-university-simulation-of-the-united-nations) | Brown University International Relations Department & Student Org | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [International Crisis Group - Youth Engagement Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/international-crisis-group-youth-program) | International Crisis Group | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) - International Diplomacy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nslc-international-diplomacy-program) | National Student Leadership Conference | $3,295 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Model United Nations Conferences](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/model-un) | Multiple Orgs | $200 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-01 |
| [Yale Model United Nations (YMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yale-model-united-nations-ymun) | Yale International Relations Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-07-03 |
| [Global Classrooms International Model UN](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/global-classrooms-model-un) | UN Foundation | $400 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [Model Arab League](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/model-arab-league) | NCUSAR | $200 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-15 |
| [Berkeley Model United Nations (BMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/berkeley-model-united-nations-bmun) | UC Berkeley Model United Nations | $85 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-15 |
| [American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-peace-essay-contest) | United States Institute of Peace | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 |
| [Washington Workshops Seminars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/washington-workshops) | Washington Workshops Foundation | $3,000 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-04-01 |
| [Academic WorldQuest National Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/academic-worldquest-national-competition) | World Affairs Councils of America | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-12 |
| [Best Delegate Model UN Institute](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/best-delegate-model-un-institute) | Best Delegate | $899 | hybrid | Grades 7–12 | Rolling |
| [HPAIR Harvard College Conferences](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hpair-harvard-college-conferences) | Harvard College Project for Asian & International Relations | $300 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-11-20 |
| [UNA-USA Global Classrooms Model UN](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/una-usa-global-classrooms-model-un) | United Nations Association of the USA | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [Chicago International Model United Nations (CIMUN)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/chicago-international-model-united-nations-cimun) | Chicago International Model United Nations | $195 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-01 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many model un programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 33 verified model un opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these model un programs free?

Yes — 14 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Youth Assembly at the United Nations (July 31, 2026); Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) (October 1, 2026); Chicago International Model United Nations (CIMUN) (October 1, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do model un extracurriculars help with college admissions?

Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in model un (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. Pick one or two programs from this page and go deep.

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