Guide· 13 Jun 2026
Trinity College Cambridge R.A. Butler Politics Prize: Complete Guide
Who should enter, how to approach the essay and how it fits a politics or PPE pathway.
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Guide· 12 Jun 2026
International Biology Olympiad: How the Competition and UK Selection Pathway Work
A parent-friendly explanation of IBO eligibility, national selection, theory and practical exams, preparation and the route through the British Biology Olympiad.
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Guide· 11 Jun 2026
British Biology Olympiad (UKBC): Complete Guide and UK Team Pathway
How the British Biology Olympiad works, who it suits, how to prepare, and how top UK students progress toward the International Biology Olympiad.
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Guide· 10 Jun 2026
Biology Challenge 2026 (UKBC): Complete Guide for Students and Parents
A beginner-friendly guide to UKBC's Biology Challenge, including eligibility, format, preparation and the route to higher-level biology competitions.
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Guide· 8 Jun 2026
Intermediate Biology Olympiad 2026 (UKBC): Complete Guide for Students and Parents
How the UKBC Intermediate Biology Olympiad works, who it suits, how to prepare, and where it fits in the UK biology competition pathway.
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Guide· 7 Jun 2026
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026: Complete Guide
A guide for young writers, parents and teachers on entering one of the best-known poetry competitions.
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Guide· 6 Jun 2026
Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year 2026: Complete Guide
Who should enter, how to prepare and how it compares with other economics competitions.
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Guide· 5 Jun 2026
Cambridge King's Entrepreneurship Essay Competition 2026: Complete Guide
A guide for students interested in business ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Guide· 4 Jun 2026
Science in School Student Writing Contest 2026/2027: Complete Guide
A guide for students who want to communicate science clearly through writing.
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Guide· 3 Jun 2026
FCDO Next Generation Economics Competition 2026: Complete Guide
A guide for students interested in economics, policy and global affairs.
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Guide· 1 Jun 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge: Complete Guide
How the science fair pathway works and who it is best suited for.
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Guide· 31 May 2026
John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize 2026: Complete Guide
How to choose a question, prepare a strong essay and decide whether it is worth entering.
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Guide· 30 May 2026
Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6): Complete Guide for Students and Parents
Who should enter, how school registration works, how difficult it is and how to prepare.
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Guide· 18 May 2026
How to Prepare for UKMT Junior Maths Challenge
A parent-friendly guide to preparing for JMC without turning it into stressful cramming.
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Guide· 15 May 2026
Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026: Now Open for Entries
A parent-friendly guide to the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition, its theme, eligibility, deadline, and entry requirements.
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Guide· 14 May 2026
How to Prepare for the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2027
A parent-friendly preparation roadmap, with recent winner analysis and practical project planning tips.
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Guide· 10 May 2026
Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2027: A Parent-Friendly Guide
A practical guide to Ireland's major science and technology exhibition for secondary school students.
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Guide· 1 May 2026
Apps for Good Showcase
CompeteMap helps students and parents navigate UK & Ireland competitions with clear comparisons, structured pathways, and decisionfocused insights.
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Guide· 15 Apr 2026
Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition 2026
CompeteMap helps students and parents navigate UK & Ireland competitions with clear, structured, and decisionfocused insights.
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Guide· 10 Apr 2026
Immerse Education Essay Competition: A Complete Guide (Now Open for Entries)
What the Immerse Education Essay Competition is, how it works, and whether it is worth entering.
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