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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
February 17, 2027

A programming challenge designed to be approachable for curious beginners while stretching experienced high-school coders.

Eligibility: Junior and senior levels; written through a participating school.
Computer scienceMathematics

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Canadian Mathematical Society

Online through Canadian hosts
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
October contest · annual cycle

Canada’s national open math challenge for students who enjoy exploring ideas, proof, and creative problem solving.

Eligibility: Open to high-school students with an interest in mathematics; school and university partners host the contest.
Mathematics

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Youth Science Canada

Regional fairs across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Regional fairs · typically February–April

Canada’s national STEM fair, reached through a regional fair, where students present original research and engineering projects.

Eligibility: Students advance through a regional STEM fair connected to their home or school address.
Biology & healthComputer scienceEngineering

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FIRST

Canadian regional events
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Season launches in January · annual cycle

Teams design, build, program, and compete with industrial-sized robots while learning engineering, strategy, and collaboration.

Eligibility: High-school teams in Grades 9–12; Canadian teams can participate through local events.
Computer scienceEngineeringSocial impact

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Canadian Economics Olympiad

Online for students in Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual competition cycle

A high-school economics competition that connects real-world economic questions with analysis, teamwork, and communication.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students; the competition also serves as a pathway to international economics events.
Business & financeMathematicsSocial impact

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Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Online · open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
September 15 · annual cycle

Create a short, engaging video explaining a concept in life sciences, physics, or mathematics to a broad audience.

Eligibility: Students ages 13–18 from around the world, including Canada.
Biology & healthMathematicsComputer science

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NASA and global space-agency partners

Local or online · open to Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
October hackathon · annual cycle

A global hackathon that invites teams to use open space data to build solutions for challenges on Earth and beyond.

Eligibility: Open to participants of many ages and experience levels; Canadian local events and virtual participation vary by year.
Computer scienceEngineeringEnvironment

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Reach for the Top

Regional tournaments across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Fall registration and winter tournaments

A buzzer-style academic quiz competition where high-school teams compete in regional tournaments and national finals.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students in teams; schools or local organizers register teams for the current season.
Any fieldArts & designMathematics

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Skills/Compétences Canada

Provincial qualifiers and national event
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Provincial qualifiers before national finals

A national showcase where secondary students compete in skilled trades and technology events, from robotics and IT to design and construction.

Eligibility: Canadian secondary students who qualify through a provincial or territorial Skills competition; event requirements vary by skill.
EngineeringComputer scienceArts & design

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Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation

Virtual competition open globally
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
2027 registration open

A virtual global pitch competition where high-school students develop a business idea, record a five-minute pitch, and compete for cash prizes.

Eligibility: High-school students worldwide may enter solo or in teams of up to five; students can participate with an idea and use the organizer’s pitch resources.
Business & financeComputer scienceEngineering

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The Earth Foundation

Global online sustainability competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
2027 registrations open

A global sustainability competition that mentors young people as they develop solutions to environmental problems and compete for recognition and support.

Eligibility: Students aged 13–19 worldwide working individually or with a team on an environmental sustainability solution; review the current competition rules for entry details.
EnvironmentEngineeringComputer science

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 11 · 12
November contest · annual cycle

A written contest that builds confidence and problem-solving stamina through creative senior-level mathematics.

Eligibility: Best suited to students in Grades 11–12; schools order and supervise the contest.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10
November contest · annual cycle

An engaging mathematics contest for students ready to move beyond routine classroom problems.

Eligibility: Designed for Grades 9–10; registration is handled through schools.
Mathematics

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Canadian Mathematical Society

Written with a Canadian supervisor
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Spring contest · invitation cycle

An advanced proof-based competition for students who want to test the limits of their mathematical reasoning.

Eligibility: Invitation-based; students qualify through recognized Canadian mathematics competitions.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
April contest · annual cycle

A globally written mathematics contest that rewards clear thinking, persistence, and elegant solutions.

Eligibility: Best suited to Grade 12 students and motivated students in lower grades.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10 · 11
April contest · annual cycle

A problem-solving contest built for Grade 10 students who want a challenge that feels different from a test.

Eligibility: Designed for Grade 10 students, with motivated younger or older students also welcome.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 10 · 11 · 12
February contest · annual cycle

A friendly, challenging contest that invites students to stretch their algebra, geometry, and number sense.

Eligibility: Designed for Grade 11 students, with participation through a school.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10
February contest · annual cycle

An accessible introduction to mathematical contest thinking for students in the earlier high-school years.

Eligibility: Designed for Grade 9 students; schools administer the contest.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10 · 11
February contest · annual cycle

A creative mathematics contest for students who enjoy patterns, logic, and questions with more than one path in.

Eligibility: Designed for Grade 10 students; registration is handled through schools.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 10 · 11 · 12
April contest · annual cycle

A contest for Grade 11 students that turns familiar mathematics into an invitation to think more deeply.

Eligibility: Designed for Grade 11 students; participating schools supervise the contest.
Mathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian schools
Grades 9 · 10
November contest · annual cycle

A playful, multiple-choice introduction to computational thinking for students who are curious about how computers solve problems.

Eligibility: Grades 5–10; high-school students in Grades 9–10 are eligible.
Computer scienceMathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

Online through Canadian hosts
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Spring contest · annual cycle

A collaborative contest where teams use communication and shared strategy to tackle mathematics together.

Eligibility: Teams of high-school students registered through a school or organization.
MathematicsSocial impact

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Canadian Geographic Education

Online with a school or adult supervisor
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
School rounds · annual cycle

A national geography challenge that grows from school rounds into provincial, territorial, and international pathways.

Eligibility: Level 2 serves Grades 7–10; Level 3 serves Canadian students ages 16–19 who have not started post-secondary study.
EnvironmentSocial impact

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FIRST

Canadian regional events
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Season launches in September · annual cycle

A team-based robotics program where students design, build, and code robots for a new challenge each season.

Eligibility: Teams generally include students in Grades 7–12; Canadian events are available through local organizers.
Computer scienceEngineering

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Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto

Toronto-based competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11
Annual fall/winter cycle

A team-based, multi-round case competition where current high-school students practice business judgment and presentation.

Eligibility: Current Grade 9–11 Canadian citizens; team and event requirements apply.
Business & financeSocial impact

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Conrad Foundation

Online · open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual challenge season

A global innovation competition where teams turn an idea into a solution with real-world potential.

Eligibility: Teams of students ages 13–18 from around the world, including Canada.
Business & financeComputer scienceEngineering

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Technovation

Online · open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Season runs through spring · annual

A global technology and entrepreneurship program where girls build an app or AI solution for a community problem.

Eligibility: Girls and young women ages 8–18; students in Canada can join or form a team.
Computer scienceBusiness & financeSocial impact

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University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship

Online · open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual challenge season

A global competition for student entrepreneurs to develop ideas, pitch them, and learn from a worldwide community.

Eligibility: High-school students ages 14–18 can enter individually or in teams.
Business & financeComputer scienceSocial impact

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Canadian Biology Olympiad

Online through a Canadian school
Grades 11 · 12
April exam · annual cycle

A senior biology competition that tests how students apply concepts from biology to unfamiliar situations.

Eligibility: Students enrolled in a Canadian high school or first-year CEGEP; exam registration begins with the school.
Biology & health

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Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest

Online or through local centres
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual spring contest

A national mathematics contest built around logic, patterns, and the joy of solving a surprising problem.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 1–12; Canadian high-school students can enter the Grade 9–12 levels.
Mathematics

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International Academic Competitions

Online through Canadian organizers
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Multiple annual events

Quizbowl and academic competitions for Canadian secondary students across history, science, current events, and other subjects.

Eligibility: High-school students in Grades 9–12 can review Canadian Division events and registration details for each competition.
Any field

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World Scholar’s Cup

Regional or global events
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Regional rounds · annual cycle

A global team competition combining debate, writing, collaborative challenges, and wide-ranging academic topics.

Eligibility: Students compete in teams; regional rounds and global events welcome schools from around the world.
Arts & designSocial impactAny field

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Caribou Contests

Online · open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Multiple contest rounds each year

An online international mathematics contest that focuses on problem solving rather than speed or memorization.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 2–12; Canadian students can participate online through the annual contest rounds.
Mathematics

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Canadian Association of Physicists

School-based across Canada
Grades 11 · 12
Spring exam cycle · annual

A national physics exam and awards program that gives high-school and Cégep students a chance to test their problem-solving skills.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school and Cégep students; the participating school or organizer confirms the current exam level and registration route.
EngineeringMathematics

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ICTC / CyberTitan

Online competition for Canadian teams
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Competition season · annual

A Canadian cyber-defence competition where student teams protect a simulated network and develop practical cybersecurity skills.

Eligibility: Canadian middle- and high-school students competing through a registered team, educator, or community organization.
Computer scienceEngineering

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Chemistry Education Canada

School-based across Canada
Grades 11 · 12
Spring contest cycle · annual

A national chemistry contest for high-school students, with strong performers eligible for recognition and olympiad pathways.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students; the host school follows the current contest registration and grade-level instructions.
Biology & healthEngineeringMathematics

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BC Chemistry Olympiad Committee

BC school-based contest
Grades 10 · 11
Winter/spring contest cycle

A British Columbia chemistry contest that challenges students with olympiad-style problems and supports selection for higher-level events.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 10 and 11 in British Columbia; check the current school registration instructions.
Biology & healthEngineeringMathematics

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University of Waterloo CEMC

School-based and open to Canadian students
Grades 12
Spring exam cycle · annual

An international high-school chemistry exam that rewards careful chemical reasoning and connects students with chemistry outreach.

Eligibility: Primarily Grade 12 chemistry students writing through a participating school; Canadian schools can register for the current exam.
Biology & healthEngineeringMathematics

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University of British Columbia

Online or school-based across Canada
Grades 10 · 11 · 12
Winter/spring contest cycle

A national physics contest for students who want to stretch beyond classroom problems and explore olympiad-level physics.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students, generally Grades 10–12; the current contest page explains registration and team-selection routes.
EngineeringMathematics

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Canadian Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

Online across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual contest and team-selection cycle

A national astronomy and astrophysics contest that develops mathematical modelling, observation, and physics problem solving.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students; the contest and national-team information is updated on the organizer’s current site.
EngineeringMathematics

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Canadian Linguistics Olympiad Committee

School-based across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Winter contest cycle · annual

A puzzle-based language competition where students infer patterns in unfamiliar languages using logic rather than prior language study.

Eligibility: Canadian secondary-school students; registration is normally coordinated through a school or local organizer.
Arts & designComputer scienceAny field

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NACLO

Online and open to Canadian students
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
January open round · annual

A free international puzzle competition combining language and logic, designed for curious secondary students with no linguistics background required.

Eligibility: High-school students in Canada and the United States; Canadian students can write online or through an approved site.
Computer scienceArts & designMathematics

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Junior Science Olympiad of Canada

Online across Canada
Grades 9
Qualification cycle · annual

A science challenge covering biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics for younger high-school students, with a route toward international selection.

Eligibility: Students in Canadian schools who meet the current age limit, generally 15 or younger; read the qualification rules carefully.
Biology & healthEngineeringMathematics

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APEGA

In-person Alberta regional events
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Regional event season · annual

Hands-on, team-based science and engineering events that ask Alberta students to design, build, test, and explain solutions.

Eligibility: Alberta students in Grades 1–12 competing through participating schools; high-school teams should confirm the current event categories.
EngineeringComputer scienceMathematics

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Forests Canada

Regional events across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Regional spring event cycle

A team environmental competition covering ecology, soils, forestry, wildlife, and current environmental issues through regional events.

Eligibility: High-school students competing on teams; regional eligibility and progression to national events vary across participating provinces.
EnvironmentBiology & healthSocial impact

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Canadian Parents for French

Local and provincial rounds across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Winter/spring speech season

A French public-speaking competition that gives students a structured way to practise argument, delivery, and confidence.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 9–12 in participating Canadian schools or regions; local and provincial qualification rules apply.
Arts & designSocial impactAny field

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The Royal Canadian Legion

Local, provincial, and national rounds
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Fall remembrance contest cycle

Poster, literary, and video contests that invite Canadian youth to reflect on remembrance, service, and Canadian history.

Eligibility: Canadian students in age and grade categories set by the current national contest rules; Grades 9–12 have multiple entry categories.
Arts & designSocial impactAny field

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CAYIA

Online with Canada-wide participation
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual innovation challenge

A Canada-wide innovation competition where student teams turn ideas into prototypes, pitches, and solutions to real problems.

Eligibility: Canadian students in Grades 7–12; teams should review the current challenge theme, submission format, and judging criteria.
Computer scienceEngineeringBusiness & finance

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University of Northern British Columbia

UNBC-hosted event in Prince George
Grades 10 · 11 · 12
Spring design event · annual

A design-build challenge that lets secondary students apply engineering thinking to a practical problem and present their solution.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 10–12, normally competing in teams through the annual UNBC event.
EngineeringComputer scienceMathematics

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University of Northern British Columbia

UNBC-hosted event in Prince George
Grades 9 · 10
STEM challenge cycle · annual or biennial

A hands-on STEM event where younger secondary students solve collaborative science and engineering challenges.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 8–10; Canadian students in the target grade range can confirm the next event date with UNBC.
EngineeringComputer scienceMathematics

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University of Toronto Student Research Innovation

Online Canada-wide case competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual case competition cycle

A timed case and research challenge where students investigate a problem, develop an evidence-based response, and present their thinking.

Eligibility: High-school students across Canada; teams should read the current event format and submission requirements.
Business & financeSocial impactComputer science

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Fraser Institute

Online across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual contest; next cycle opens in winter

An annual essay contest inviting high-school students to write a clear, evidence-based argument about a current social or economic question.

Eligibility: High-school students in Canada and Canadians studying abroad; read the current theme, word limit, and submission rules.
Social impactBusiness & financeArts & design

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Junior Achievement Canada

JA programs across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Regional challenge cycle · annual

A business strategy simulation where student teams make decisions about pricing, production, marketing, and growth in a competitive market.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 8–12 participating through a Junior Achievement classroom or event; Canadian delivery varies by region.
Business & financeMathematicsSocial impact

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DECA Ontario

Ontario chapter and provincial events
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
School registration and winter competition season

Business, finance, marketing, hospitality, and entrepreneurship role-plays and case events for Ontario high-school students.

Eligibility: Ontario secondary students who participate through a DECA chapter; event and membership requirements apply.
Business & financeArts & designSocial impact

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Canadian Student Debating Federation

National event with regional qualification
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Debate season and national championship

A national high-school debating championship that develops research, argument, rebuttal, and public-speaking skills.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school debaters who qualify through the federation’s member circuits or regional process.
Arts & designSocial impactAny field

Verified August 29, 2026

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Dalhousie University

Virtual competition hosted by Dalhousie
Grades 11 · 12
Winter finance competition · annual

A finance and market-simulation event where high-school students practise portfolio thinking, financial analysis, and presentation.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students; the current registration page sets team, grade, and event rules.
Business & financeMathematicsComputer science

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York University School of Public Policy & Administration

Online Ontario-wide essay contest
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual spring essay cycle

An essay competition that asks Ontario high-school students to explore a public-policy issue using clear reasoning and evidence.

Eligibility: Ontario high-school students; review the current topic, formatting rules, and submission deadline before entering.
Social impactArts & designBusiness & finance

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Ivey Business School

Canada-accessible case competitions
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Multiple annual case events

Case competitions that let high-school students analyse a business problem, build a recommendation, and present it to judges.

Eligibility: High-school students; event locations, team rules, and whether a specific round is virtual vary by annual competition.
Business & financeSocial impactAny field

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OpenMinds Foundation

Greater Vancouver student event
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual case competition cycle

A free Greater Vancouver business case competition where students learn to frame a problem, analyse options, and pitch a recommendation.

Eligibility: Greater Vancouver high-school students; team composition and event details are set by the current cycle.
Business & financeSocial impact

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FUSE Society

BC-based event with online access when offered
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual 48-hour event

A 48-hour entrepreneurship and private-equity-style case event where high-school students evaluate ideas and build an investment pitch.

Eligibility: High-school students; confirm the current event format, team rules, and Vancouver or online delivery details.
Business & financeMathematicsSocial impact

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University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance

Canada-wide school competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual financial literacy cycle

A team competition built around personal finance, business decisions, and practical financial literacy for secondary students.

Eligibility: Students participate through a recognized Canadian high school; teacher registration and current rules determine the available grade divisions.
Business & financeMathematicsAny field

Verified August 29, 2026

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University of Toronto Rotman Finance Lab

U of T-hosted finance simulation
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual market simulation cycle

A market-simulation challenge that introduces high-school students to trading decisions, financial research, and the impact of news on markets.

Eligibility: High-school students; current event rules indicate the eligible grade range, team format, and whether participation is virtual or campus-based.
Business & financeMathematicsComputer science

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FBLA Canada

Canadian chapters and national conference
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
School-year competition cycle

A national business and leadership conference with competitive events in entrepreneurship, finance, technology, presentation, and communication.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students participating through an FBLA Canada chapter; chapter and event registration rules apply.
Business & financeComputer scienceArts & design

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Hillfield Strathallan College

Hamilton high-school conference
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual conference cycle

A student diplomacy simulation where delegates research countries, negotiate resolutions, and practise public speaking in committee.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 5–12, including independent high-school delegates when available; review the current conference registration details.
Social impactArts & designAny field

Verified August 29, 2026

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Nanaimo Model United Nations

Nanaimo high-school conference
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual conference cycle

A British Columbia Model UN conference for high-school delegates to debate international issues and draft resolutions.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school students; schools and independent delegates should follow the current registration instructions.
Social impactArts & designAny field

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Capital Model United Nations

Bilingual Ottawa conference
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual conference cycle

A bilingual high-school Model UN conference where delegates practise diplomacy, research, negotiation, and formal debate.

Eligibility: High-school students from across Canada; delegation and individual registration options depend on the current conference.
Social impactArts & designAny field

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SOMA

Southern Ontario conference
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual conference cycle

A student-run Model UN assembly that gives Ontario high-school delegates practice in diplomacy, public speaking, and policy research.

Eligibility: Ontario high-school delegates; schools should check the current committee list and registration procedure.
Social impactArts & designAny field

Verified August 29, 2026

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Launch League

Province-wide Ontario program
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
School-year program cycle

A free Ontario entrepreneurship program that guides students from problem discovery to a final pitch and competition.

Eligibility: Ontario students aged 13+; school or educator registration and current cohort requirements apply.
Business & financeSocial impactComputer science

Verified August 29, 2026

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Art Canada Institute

Online across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual student art challenge

A national visual-art challenge that invites students to respond creatively to Canadian art and compete for recognition and prizes.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 7–12 across Canada; read the current theme and submission categories before entering.
Arts & designSocial impact

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Polar Expressions Publishing

Online across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
November 20, 2026

Free national poetry and short-story contests that give Canadian students a chance to publish and be recognized for original writing.

Eligibility: Canadian students in K–12; Grades 9–12 entrants should follow the current poetry or short-story category rules.
Arts & designSocial impact

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Vaughan International Film Festival

Ontario student film submission
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual film submission cycle

A student film competition where Ontario high-school creators can submit short films and build experience in storytelling and production.

Eligibility: Ontario high-school students; current submission rules set the accepted formats, runtime, and team requirements.
Arts & designComputer science

Verified August 29, 2026

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University of New Brunswick

Online admission contest for UNB applicants
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual fall/winter admissions contest

A university admissions contest with a tuition prize for an eligible Canadian high-school student planning to begin at UNB.

Eligibility: Canadian high-school residents other than Quebec, graduating within the cycle’s stated window; read the official rules for exclusions and entry steps.
Any field

Verified August 29, 2026

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STEM Fellowship

Online research challenge across Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual data challenge cycle

A research-style data and artificial-intelligence challenge where student teams investigate environmental or social questions with real datasets.

Eligibility: High-school and CEGEP students in Canada; teams follow the current challenge theme, mentor, and submission requirements.
Computer scienceMathematicsEnvironment

Verified August 29, 2026

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St. Michaels University School

Online contest accessible from Canada
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Annual contest cycle

A writing and reflection contest offering a scholarship-style prize toward a future school year at St. Michaels University School.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 9–12 in Canada or the United States; current contest rules determine the prompt, entry, and award conditions.
Arts & designAny field

Verified August 29, 2026

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International Youth Environmental Challenge

Online competition open globally
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
October 15, 2026

A free online global competition for young people to submit environmental projects through essays, videos, or creative media.

Eligibility: Youth age 18 or under worldwide; individual and team entries are accepted through the official online submission form.
EnvironmentBiology & healthSocial impact

Verified August 29, 2026

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Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Creative contest open to teens worldwide
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
2027 theme announced in September · annual contest

A worldwide creative contest where teens respond to ocean and climate themes through art, writing, film, music, and poetry.

Eligibility: Teens worldwide in the published age range, including Canadian high-school students; entries must follow the annual theme and category rules.
Arts & designEnvironmentBiology & health

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Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

Canada except Quebec through regional affiliates
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Entries open October 1, 2026 · regional deadlines vary through January 6, 2027

A major juried arts and writing competition with regional awards and national recognition for teen creators.

Eligibility: Students in Grades 7–12 or equivalent who are age 13+; Canadian entries are accepted through the applicable regional affiliate, except Quebec under the published participation terms.
Arts & design

Verified August 29, 2026

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Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit

Online essay submission open globally
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
October 15, 2026 · late deadline November 9

A global essay competition inviting high-school students to make an analytical argument about U.S.–China relations, AI governance, or related policy questions.

Eligibility: High-school and undergraduate students worldwide; high-school essays may be up to 1,500 words and must be submitted in English. Fee waivers are available.
Social impactComputer scienceBusiness & finance

Verified August 29, 2026

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China Cup / GlobalStudyHub

Global online design competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Registration closes December 15, 2026

A global design competition for secondary-school students in fashion design, illustration, accessories, and digital character or virtual fashion design.

Eligibility: Students worldwide in Grades 8–12 or equivalent secondary-school stages; the current charter lists individual and school entry requirements, fees, and AI-use boundaries.
Arts & designComputer science

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

International Tournament of Young Mathematicians

Online and hybrid international tournament
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
January 2027 online/hybrid edition

A team-based international mathematics tournament where students present and debate solutions to research-style problems.

Eligibility: High-school students worldwide who can form a team and participate in the online or hybrid tournament format; the 18th edition is scheduled for January 2027.
MathematicsComputer scienceEngineering

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

Lockheed Martin

Annual high-school programming competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
2027 dates announced in fall

An annual programming competition where teams of two or three high-school students solve challenging problems in Java, Python, C#, or C++.

Eligibility: High-school teams; Canadian students should check the official registration site for 2027 event locations and regional participation requirements when dates are released.
Computer scienceMathematics

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

ASHRAE

Online technical design competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
January 5, 2027 · project submission

A technical design challenge where high-school teams model a building, size cooling systems, and present engineering calculations using 3D design software.

Eligibility: Teams of 1–5 students aged 13–18; the 2026–27 challenge is open to students who can complete the design and submit the required model and narrative.
EngineeringEnvironmentMathematics

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Competition

National Space Society SpacEdge Education

100% virtual international space-policy debate
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
January 1, 2027 · applications close

A 100% virtual international debate program where four-person student teams research and debate space policy with professional coaching and judges.

Eligibility: High-school students worldwide who can participate in the online course, coaching, and tournament schedule; beginner and experienced debaters are welcome.
EngineeringSocial impactEnvironment

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Competition

miniEnterprize

In-person conference in Vancouver, BC
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
February 13, 2027

A Western Canadian high-school business conference with workshops, networking, and a timed case competition judged by business professionals.

Eligibility: High-school students who can attend the one-day conference and compete in teams of four or five; registration and conference requirements apply.
Business & financeSocial impact

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

CRC Robotics / EAST

In-person robotics competition in Montreal
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
February 17–20, 2027

A multidisciplinary Canadian robotics competition combining robot construction, autonomous programming, design, video, journalism, websites, and bilingual presentation.

Eligibility: Canadian school teams in the senior or junior program; participating teams should review the current game, registration, and age requirements.
EngineeringComputer scienceArts & design

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

The Pitch Point

London and Thames Valley high schools
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
May 27, 2027 · finals

A London, Ontario competition where high-school students submit a short video pitch, receive industry feedback, and compete in live finals for cash prizes.

Eligibility: Students from participating Thames Valley District and London District Catholic school boards; teams create a two-minute product or service pitch.
Business & financeComputer scienceSocial impact

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

Olympes de la Parole Canada

Canadian school competition
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
2026–27 school-year competition cycle

A bilingual school competition that builds research, public speaking, and teamwork around a current social or technology theme.

Eligibility: Students in participating Canadian secondary schools; the annual theme, team composition, and French-language requirements are published by the organizer.
Social impactArts & designComputer science

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

Mecha Mayhem

VEX robotics event in Calgary, Alberta
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
February 12–14, 2027

A large Calgary robotics event featuring VEX high-school and middle-school divisions, with teams competing in a full weekend of robot matches and engineering challenges.

Eligibility: Canadian and international VEX teams that meet the applicable V5RC or VIQRC program rules; registration is completed through the VEX event system.
EngineeringComputer scienceMathematics

Verified August 29, 2026

Competition

Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms

Online Canadian essay contest
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
September 27, 2026

A Canadian essay contest asking students to engage deeply with current questions about individual rights, freedoms, technology, and public policy.

Eligibility: Canadians and eligible residents aged 15–25 by the deadline; essays must follow the current 1,200–1,500 word rules and respond to one of the published questions.
Social impactArts & designComputer science

Verified August 29, 2026