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HOSA - Future Health Professionals

HOSA

Career and technical student organization for students interested in health professions, with competitive events and leadership conferences.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide;...

Join through your school's chapter; compe...

Academic program

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

Mu Alpha Theta

National high school and two-year college mathematics honor society with local chapters and competitions.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide

Join through your school's chapter when y...

Academic program

National Art Honor Society

National Art Education Association

Honor society recognizing outstanding art students and providing service and leadership opportunities.

Grades 10–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide

Invitations and applications are handled ...

Academic program

National French Contest (Le Grand Concours)

American Association of Teachers of French

National French language exam and contest for students, administered through schools.

Grades 9–12Has a feeTaken at your school

Teachers register students in winter; tes...

Academic program

National German Exam

American Association of Teachers of German

National German language exam recognizing student achievement, administered through schools.

Grades 9–12Has a feeOnline

Levels 2–4 test in December–January; Leve...

Academic program

National History Club

National History Club

Organization supporting school-based history clubs, with essay contests and chapter grants.

Grades 9–12VariesMember clubs in schools nationwide

Join your school's club, or ask a teacher...

Academic program

National Junior Classical League

National Junior Classical League

National organization for students of Latin and classical studies, with conventions, contests and scholarships.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide;...

Join through your school's chapter; conve...

Academic program

National Latin Exam

National Latin Exam Committee

Annual standardized exam recognizing student achievement in Latin, administered through schools.

Grades 9–12Has a feeTaken at your school, on pa...

Teachers register by late January (paper)...

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National Spanish Examination

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

National standardized exam recognizing achievement in Spanish language study, often administered through schools.

Grades 9–12Has a feeOnline

Feb 21, 2027

Academic program

National Youth Leadership Council

National Youth Leadership Council

Service-learning nonprofit whose Youth Advisory Council brings together high-school students working on change in their communities.

Grades 9–12VariesNationwide (U.S.)

Check the site for when Youth Advisory Co...

Academic program

National Youth Science Foundation Programs

National Youth Science Foundation

The National Youth Science Camp: a residential STEM program in the West Virginia mountains with lectures from leading scientists and outdoor adventures.

Grades 11–12FreeMonongahela National Forest...

Applications close in mid-March (March 15...

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SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Career and technical student organization with competitions and leadership programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide;...

Join through your school's chapter; compe...

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Technology Student Association (TSA)

Technology Student Association

Student organization for students interested in STEM, with competitive events in engineering, technology and design.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide

Join through your school's chapter; event...

Academic program

Thespian Honor Society (International Thespian Society)

Educational Theatre Association

Honor society for theatre students, with local troupes and a biennial international festival.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool troupes worldwide; t...

Induction is handled by your school's tro...

Academic program

Tri-M Music Honor Society

National Association for Music Education

Music honor society for middle and high school students recognizing musical achievement and encouraging service through music.

Grades 9–12VariesSchool chapters nationwide

Ask your music teacher; chapters invite n...

Academic program

We the People: Project Citizen

Center for Civic Education

Civic education program where students research a public policy problem and develop a class action plan.

Grades 9–12VariesIn your classroom or commun...

Teachers run it on their own schedule; so...

Arts & athletics

Athletes for a Better World Award

Athletes for a Better World

Sportsmanship-based award program recognizing student-athletes and teams for character and citizenship.

Grades 9–12FreeNationwide (U.S.)

Ask your coach; check the site for this y...

Arts & athletics

Junior Olympic Games (AAU)

Amateur Athletic Union

Multi-sport national youth athletic championship series across many sports.

Grades 9–12Has a feeHouston, TX (2027)

Qualify at AAU events during the season; ...

Arts & athletics

National Federation of State High School Associations Awards

National Federation of State High School Associations

The NFHS writes the rules for U.S. high-school sports and activities and runs the National Student Leadership Summit for student leaders in athletics and the arts.

Grades 9–12VariesIndianapolis, IN

Ask your state high-school association ho...

Arts & athletics

National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards)

The Broadway League Foundation

National competition recognizing outstanding student performers in high school musical theatre productions, culminating in a Broadway showcase.

Grades 9–12FreeNew York, NY (regional roun...

Your school enters its musical in your ar...

Arts & athletics

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools

Special Olympics

School-based program pairing students with and without intellectual disabilities on sports teams and in leadership roles.

Grades 9–12FreeParticipating schools nationwide

Ask your school's Unified Sports coach or...