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Rated Intermediate, A primary-school mathematics contest programme combining timed individual questions with collaborative team problem solving. Students in grade six or below represent an eligible school and enter a suitable local event. The main challenge is switching between different question formats, calculator rules and time pressures while building accurate solutions; schedules and participation costs depend on the chosen event.

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Rated Intermediate, A middle-school mathematics contest programme combining timed individual questions with collaborative team problem solving. Students in grade eight or below represent an eligible school and enter a suitable local event. The main challenge is switching between different question formats, calculator rules and time pressures while building accurate solutions; schedules and participation costs depend on the chosen event.

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Rated Advanced, this international online essay category is open to school students who select the published economics question and submit an individual response. Entrants should check the live age category and rules before writing. The main challenge is developing a focused economic argument, using evidence carefully and sustaining clear analysis within the required essay format.

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Rated Intermediate, An international environmental arts contest built around a changing annual theme. Students ages 11 to 18 enter online, individually or in groups, with an adult sponsor contact and no entry fee. Entrants must combine research, a distinct creative voice, technical control in their chosen medium and a concise reflection that explains their process.

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Rated Advanced, these subject essay prizes are intended for eligible secondary students who submit individual written work online. Because annual subjects and eligibility can change, entrants should confirm the current Peterhouse page before choosing a question. The main challenge is developing an independent argument, selecting convincing evidence and sustaining precise academic writing within the stated brief.

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Rated Intermediate, An online capture-the-flag competition built around practical cybersecurity challenges. Players aged 13 and over form teams online, while prizes and categories have additional eligibility rules. Success depends on technical range, persistence, creative investigation and careful teamwork across many challenge types.

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Rated Intermediate, this school-organised science fair enables Irish second-level students to develop and present projects within their own school, with possible progression to wider SciFest opportunities. Schools register and manage the event. The main challenge is turning a workable question into a fair investigation, keeping reliable records and communicating results through a clear display and explanation.

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A global STEM competition where teams design, manufacture, brand and race miniature Formula 1-style cars. Open to students aged 9–19 in teams of three to six, through participating schools and national programmes. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from engineering design, project management, technical regulations and multi-stage competition.

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A global sustainability competition where students develop an innovative solution to an environmental problem. Open to individuals or teams of up to five students aged 13–19 worldwide. Rated Advanced, with difficulty mainly coming from demonstrating environmental impact, originality and a credible implementation plan.

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Rated Advanced, A worldwide literary-analysis essay contest based on Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead. Enrolled middle- and high-school students aged 13 or older apply and submit an original response online. Entrants must manage a long novel, distinguish plot summary from analysis and build a precise argument about character, ethics and ideas.

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Rated Intermediate, this UK poetry competition is for students aged at least 16 and under 19 who are in secondary education. Entrants submit one anonymous poem responding to the annual theme for judging and cash prizes. The main challenge is developing an original poetic idea while controlling imagery, sound, lineation and editing within a single polished submission.

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Rated Advanced, A broad school-based programme of technology and engineering competitive events. Middle- and high-school students participate through an affiliated TSA chapter and follow state and conference requirements. Preparation varies by event and can combine technical design, construction, testing, documentation, presentation and teamwork over several months.