Maryland Youth Institute

Free one-day institute where Maryland 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 Maryland, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-03-04.

Fields: Environment, Policy, Writing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Maryland.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is March 4, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Maryland Youth Institute

When is the Maryland Youth Institute deadline?

The deadline is March 4, 2027.

Is Maryland Youth Institute free?

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

Who can apply to Maryland Youth Institute?

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

Official program page

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