Global Opportunities

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  Tue, 30 Jun

  John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize 2026 / 

  https://www.johnlockeinstitute.com/essay-co

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  30 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  https://www.johnlockeinstitute.com/essay-co

  A highly respected international essay competition judged by academics from Oxford, Princeton, and other leading universities.
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  One Year Program

  Ivy Spires Debate Academy / 

  Online Meeting

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  One Year Program

  Online Meeting

  Build confidence, clarity, and structured thinking — the essential skills every strong communicator starts with.
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  Varies by track — Open Now

  LaunchX Youth Entrepreneurship Program 2026 / 

  https://apply.launchx.com

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  Varies by track — Open Now

  https://apply.launchx.com

  Global entrepreneurship programs where students build real ventures with mentorship and practical tools.
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  Open (rolling)

  Write the World Virtual Poetry Writing Camp 2026 / 

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

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  Open (rolling)

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

  An immersive online poetry workshop exploring voice, imagery, and poetic technique with global peers.
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  Open (rolling registration)

  Write the World Virtual Fiction Writing Camp 2026 / 

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

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  Open (rolling registration)

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

  A one-week global online workshop helping teens craft compelling short fiction with guided feedback.
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  Date and time is TBD

  Wharton Global Youth Program – Competitions & Learning Events / 

  https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/

  RSVP

  Date and time is TBD

  https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/

  Wharton Global Youth offers business, finance, and analytical competitions and programmes for global students.
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  Open (rolling)

  Write the World Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing Camp 2026 / 

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

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  Open (rolling)

  https://workshops.writetheworld.org/global-

  A global speculative fiction workshop focused on world-building, imagination, and narrative design.
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  Not announced (School-coordinated via CBSE)

  UPU International Letter Writing Competition 2026 (CBSE) / 

  https://cbseacademic.nic.in/…/2026/04_Circu

  RSVP

  Not announced (School-coordinated via CBSE)

  https://cbseacademic.nic.in/…/2026/04_Circu

  A UN-recognised global writing competition where India’s best entry represents the country internationally.
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  Fri, 27 Mar

  Global Debate Practice League | Indo–German Training Session / 

  Zoom Call

  Details

  27 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

  Zoom Call

  Step into an international debate room. 🇮🇳🇩🇪 On the 27th, Ivy Spires debaters will engage with German teams in an exciting Indo–German training session, experiencing the German debate format — known for its structured reasoning, depth of analysis, and emphasis on clarity. A unique opportunity
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  Thu, 26 Mar

  Global Debate Practice League | Indo–Dutch Spar Session / 

  Zoom Call

  Details

  26 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Zoom Call

  Step into an international debate room. On 26th, Ivy Spires debaters will face Dutch teams in a World Schools Debate (WSD) format round — one of the most widely used debate formats in international competitions.
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  Sat, 21 Mar

  Global Debate Practice League | Indo-American Spar Session / 

  Zoom Call

  Details

  21 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

  Zoom Call

  2 elite teams. 2 high-intensity spars. Ivy Spires is opening two slots to face a Tournament of Champions–shortlisted team in a focused WSD practice round. For teams ready to be challenged. 📌 Two teams only.
• Fri, 27 Feb

  PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) / 

  https://promys.org/programs/promys/for-stud

  Details

  27 Feb 2026, 9:00 am – 9:05 am

  https://promys.org/programs/promys/for-stud

  Six-week rigorous mathematics summer programme focused on proof-based learning and collaborative exploration.
• Sat, 07 Feb

  NEO Science Olympiad – Mathematics, Physics & Natural Science / 

  https://www.neoscience.org

  Details

  07 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  https://www.neoscience.org

  A multi-disciplinary global STEM olympiad conducted online.
• Sun, 01 Feb

  World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2026 / 

  Location is TBD

  Details

  01 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Location is TBD

  One of the world’s largest international mathematics competitions.
• Sat, 31 Jan

  CBSE Budding Authors Programme – National Round 2026 / 

  https://cbseacademic.nic.in/

  Details

  31 Jan 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  https://cbseacademic.nic.in/

  A structured CBSE national story-writing programme with school, state & national rounds, culminating in February 2026.
• Tue, 20 Jan

  NEO Science Olympiad – Chemistry & Biology (Online Round) / 

  https://www.neoscience.org

  Details

  20 Jan 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  https://www.neoscience.org

  An international science olympiad with qualification to the New York Grand Final.
• Mon, 19 Jan

  Mathematics Master Cup (MMC) 2026 / 

  Location is TBD

  Details

  19 Jan 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  Location is TBD

  An international mathematics competition focused on logic, accuracy, and problem-solving speed.
• Thu, 08 Jan

  Yale International Relations Essay Competition 2026 / 

  https://www.learnwithleaders.com/competitio

  Details

  08 Jan 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

  https://www.learnwithleaders.com/competitio

  A global essay competition on international affairs in partnership with Yale’s international relations body.