USA-North America AI Olympiad (USAAIO)
A national K-12 competition that selects Team USA for the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) and International AI Olympiad (IAIO) through a multi-round process starting with an online qualifying round and culminating in an in-person training camp where finalists are chosen.
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A category new for 2026 at the international GENIUS Olympiad where high school students design AI agents using machine learning and data analysis to address environmental sustainability issues, with finalists presenting at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY.
The Knowledge Society (TKS)
A 10-month innovation program for students ages 13-17 that dives deep into emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, biotech, and brain-computer interfaces through weekly mentor-led sessions and real-world problem solving, with in-person chapters in multiple cities and a virtual option.
Fire Hacks 2026
A free one-day in-person hackathon for high school students hosted by nonprofit CodeStarters at Zoho HQ in Pleasanton, CA, featuring a dedicated AI Track where students build AI apps, agents, and copilots with mentor support.
MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute – Serious Games Development with AI
A selective four-week in-person MIT summer program (following an online prerequisite) where high school students with Python proficiency build an AI-driven disease-outbreak simulation game, learning software development practices, UI design, and AI's role in game mechanics.
Non-Trivial Research Scholars
The advanced tier of Non-Trivial's research pathway, offering high-achieving students ages 14-20 ongoing custom mentorship, publication support, and career guidance, with top projects earning up to $10,000 and other Scholars receiving at least $2,000.
FBLA Data Science & AI (Competitive Event)
A national FBLA high school competitive event, new for the 2025-26 season, testing members' knowledge of data analysis, machine learning, and AI principles through a 100-question, 50-minute objective exam at district, state, and national leadership conferences.