An annual global AI competition for students aged 6 to 18 who build projects that tackle real-world problems such as climate change, human rights and public healthcare. Entrants work alone or in teams and can take part remotely, with tracks that have included an AI Showcase, large language models, and AI-generated images and videos. Entry is free, and judges award winners by category, including high school divisions, at a final event held in December.
Offered by WAICY. Competition for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Computer Science, Arts
Info checked November 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY) is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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