National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB)
Teams debate real-world ethical cases; regionals include UC Santa Cruz and Chapman.
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Reason & Rationality High School Foundation Program
2-week residential "intellectual salon" at Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Fountainhead Essay Contest (Ayn Rand Institute)
Essay analyzing Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead."
Academic WorldQuest
A fast-paced team trivia competition for high school students testing knowledge of international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures; teams first compete in local contests hosted by roughly 30 World Affairs Councils nationwide before winners advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. each April.
American Philosophy Olympiad
High schoolers write a proctored philosophical essay (in French or Spanish); top two scorers represent the USA at the International Philosophy Olympiad.
American Philosophy Olympiad (APO)
Timed philosophical essay in French/Spanish; top 2 join the US team at IPO.
American Rocketry Challenge
World's largest student rocket competition; teams hit precise altitude/duration targets.