Iowa Youth Institute

Free one-day institute where Iowa students in grades 9-12 present a research paper on a global food-security problem to local leaders and agriculture experts. Participants are named Borlaug Scholars and can be invited to the Global Youth Institute in Des Moines and to apply for the Borlaug-Ruan international internship.

Offered by World Food Prize Foundation. Competition for high school students in Iowa, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-03-24.

Fields: Environment, Policy, Writing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Iowa.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is March 24, 2027.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Iowa Youth Institute

When is the Iowa Youth Institute deadline?

The deadline is March 24, 2027.

Is Iowa Youth Institute free?

Yes. Iowa Youth Institute is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Iowa Youth Institute?

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

Official program page

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