North Carolina Youth Institute

High school students research a food security issue, write a paper with a teacher or mentor and present it at the institute alongside agriculture experts; participants become eligible for the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship. Free; register by March 29, 2027.

Offered by The World Food Prize Foundation. Research for high school students in North Carolina, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-03-29.

Fields: Environment, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in North Carolina.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The deadline is March 29, 2027.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about North Carolina Youth Institute

When is the North Carolina Youth Institute deadline?

The deadline is March 29, 2027.

Is North Carolina Youth Institute free?

Yes. North Carolina Youth Institute is free to take part in.

Who can apply to North Carolina Youth Institute?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in North Carolina. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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