Verge Challenge
A global online pitch competition where high school teams submit an original business concept (written narrative plus a video pitch) without needing a launched product or prior experience, competing for a $17,500 total prize pool judged on idea strength, market insight, and go-to-market thinking.
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IEP Assure High School Ad Competition
A nationwide advertising competition where high schoolers create an ad in any format (video, graphic, or social media campaign) for a chance to win a $3,000 scholarship that can be claimed up to four years later.
FCCLA Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (STAR Event)
A national FCCLA competitive event in which students research a hospitality or tourism business, build a basic business plan and website, and demonstrate customer-service problem-solving through an onsite case study, judged via portfolio, presentation, and case study performance.
CA ProStart Cup
California's statewide culinary and restaurant-management competition for ProStart students, featuring a live cooking challenge and a Shark Tank-style restaurant business pitch. Top teams advance to the National ProStart Invitational and win college scholarships.
High School Esports League (HSEL / Generation Esports)
One of the largest and longest-running scholastic esports organizations in North America, now operating under Generation Esports/PlayVS. High schoolers compete online in regional, conference, and national tournaments across titles like Rocket League, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with scholarships awarded to top performers at HSEL Nationals.
California FCCLA STAR Events (Culinary Arts & Nutrition)
Competitive events run through school FCCLA chapters where CA students prepare timed culinary dishes, plan sports-nutrition strategies, or tackle nutrition and wellness challenges, advancing from regional to state to national competition.
AHLEI Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program
A flexible high school curriculum from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute that prepares students for hospitality careers through internationally recognized industry standards, culminating in a student credential and advanced placement at participating colleges.