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Opportunities for teenagers ages 14-17

Teenagers aged 14-17 (Class 9-12) can take part in a wide range of verified competitions, scholarships and programs that strengthen a higher-education portfolio. WiWit lists 881 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 454 organisations. They include options 308 available online, 302 free to enter. Last reviewed July 2026.

At this age, achievements start to count for the future. The opportunities here span competitive olympiads, national and international competitions, merit and need-based scholarships, research programs and pre-college experiences aimed at senior-school students. These are the activities that open doors to higher education. WiWit verifies every listing against its official source and shows the eligibility, deadlines, mode and fee, so your teenager can find opportunities that genuinely fit, and apply in time.

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Opportunities for teenagers ages 14-17 at a glance

Compare opportunities for ages 14-17 on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
National School Games Badminton (Under-14)School Games Federation of India (SGFI)Class 6 to 9In-PersonFree
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10 StudentsGovernment of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)Class 9 to 10OnlineFree
CBSE National Science Exhibition Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 6 to 11Hybrid₹3,000
UP Post-Matric Scholarship for Class 11-12 StudentsGovernment of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)Class 11 to 12OnlineFree
Research Science Institute (RSI) at MITCenter for Excellence in Education (CEE)Class 11In-PersonFree
Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre MumbaiNehru Science Centre MumbaiClass 8 to 12In-Person₹100
IndianOil Academic Scholarship for 10+/ITI StudentsIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)Class 10 to 11OnlineFree
ISDS Masterclass SeriesIndian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)Class 8 to 12Online₹1,500
CBSE Expression SeriesCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 3 to 12OnlineFree
CBSE Budding Authors ProgrammeCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 5 to 10OnlineFree
ISDS Debate Certification Course IIndian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)Class 9 to 12Online₹15,000
IUCAA Summer Astronomy Camp for School StudentsInter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)Class 9In-PersonFree
Mathematics Workshop by JMMC IndiaJMMC IndiaClass 6 to 12In-PersonPaid
ISDI Pre-University Summer SchoolATLAS SkillTech UniversityClass 8 to 12In-Person₹30,000
CIEE High School USA Exchange ProgramCIEE - Council on International Educational ExchangeClass 9 to 12In-PersonPaid
Competition

National School Games Badminton (Under-14)

by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

National under-14 badminton championship for school students, conducted by SGFI through school, district, and state-level qualification.

For children ages 11 to 14
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Singles match playDoubles coordinationTournament temperament
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Scholarship

UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10 Students

by Government of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)

State financial assistance for Class 9 and 10 students in Uttar Pradesh from low-income families, disbursed via DBT through the official scholarship portal.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Competition

CBSE National Science Exhibition

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CBSE-organised national science exhibition for Classes 6-11 on the theme STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with regional and national rounds.

For children ages 11 to 16
Online or in-person
₹3,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific InquiryResearch & InvestigationProblem Solving
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Scholarship

UP Post-Matric Scholarship for Class 11-12 Students

by Government of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)

UP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students in Class 11 and 12. Provides annual maintenance allowance and institutional fee reimbursement through the Social Welfare Department.

For children ages 16 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Program

Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT

by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

RSI is a tuition-free five-week research program at MIT for exceptional high school students to conduct original scientific research under the mentorship of leading scientists and engineers.

For children ages 16 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing
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Exam

Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Practical science exam by BASE and NSC Mumbai testing hands-on experimental skills at three levels for grades 8-12, with a certificate recognised in higher education admissions.

For children ages 13 to 17
In-person event
₹100 registration

What your child could gain:

Experimental designMeasurementData analysis
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Scholarship

IndianOil Academic Scholarship for 10+/ITI Students

by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Merit-cum-means scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per year for two years for Class 11 or first-year ITI students from economically weaker sections.

For children ages 15 to 30
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Workshop

ISDS Masterclass Series

by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)

Expert-led sessions on global affairs topics for Grades 8-12, combining subject-matter knowledge with debate and critical thinking skills. Conducted online by ISDS trainers.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
₹1,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingArgumentationGlobal affairs knowledge
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Competition

CBSE Expression Series

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

National creative writing and art competition for CBSE students from Class 3 to 12, inviting essays, poems, and paintings on a chosen theme each round.

For children ages 8 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingEssay structuringPoetry composition
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Competition

CBSE Budding Authors Programme

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

National short-story writing competition for CBSE Class 5 to 10 students, with selected stories e-published as a CBSE anthology.

For children ages 10 to 15
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingShort-story structuringOriginal storytelling
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Course

ISDS Debate Certification Course I

by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)

A 12-module online WSDC debate training programme for Grades 9-12, with graded certification and a pathway to national team selections for top performers.

For children ages 14 to 17
Join from home
₹15,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Motion analysisArgument constructionRebuttal
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Camp

IUCAA Summer Astronomy Camp for School Students

by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

Astronomy camp at IUCAA Pune for school students, offering telescope observation, researcher interactions, and astrophysics lectures.

For children age 14
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Astronomical ObservationScientific InquiryResearch Methods
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Workshop

Mathematics Workshop by JMMC India

by JMMC India

JMMC India offers mathematics workshops for students in classes 6-12 through partner schools in Kolkata, focusing on critical thinking.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingLogical ReasoningMathematical Problem Solving
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Program

ISDI Pre-University Summer School

by ATLAS SkillTech University

Two-week immersive design program for Grades 8-12 at ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai. Co-certified by Parsons School of Design. Covers interiors, product, fashion, animation, and digital media.

For children ages 13 to 17
In-person event
₹30,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Design ThinkingInterior DesignCommunication Design
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Program

CIEE High School USA Exchange Program

by CIEE - Council on International Educational Exchange

A cultural exchange program placing international students aged 15-18 in American high schools and host families across 49 U.S. states through the BridgeUSA initiative.

For children ages 15 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

English language fluencyCross-cultural communicationIndependence and self-reliance
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Program

Yi Thalir - Young Indians School Programme

by CII Young Indians (Yi)

Year-long school engagement programme nurturing safe, inclusive, and responsible young citizens.

For children ages 6 to 17
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Civic responsibilityPublic speakingCritical thinking
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Competition

Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship

by Hockey India

National-level field hockey championship for sub junior boys (U-17) and girls (U-17) state teams, organised annually by Hockey India.

For children ages 12 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Field hockey techniqueTeam playMatch-day temperament
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Course

Leadership Course in Biodiversity Conservation by BNHS

by Bombay Natural History Society

Eleven-month hybrid program for Classes 11 and 12, combining biodiversity fieldwork with scientific research and conservation policy.

For children ages 16 to 18
Online or in-person
₹14,150 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific Research WritingConservation AdvocacyBiodiversity Fieldwork
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Competition

SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)

by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

Inter-state school carrom championship of the National School Games for Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 state teams, conducted by SGFI through state-level qualification.

For children ages 10 to 18
In-person event
₹130 registration

What your child could gain:

Strategic shot selection and positioningMatch temperament under national competitionCarrom striking and control
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Competition

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom

by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)

Tamil Nadu government carrom competition in singles and doubles, from district to state level, with an Under-19 school category and cash prizes for winners.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive carrom techniqueSingles and doubles match playTournament temperament
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Scholarship

Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

by Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra

Maharashtra government merit scholarship of Rs.300 per month for SC students in Class 11 and 12 who scored 75% or more in the SSC examination.

For children ages 15 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Program

Clever Harvey JuniorMBA

by Clever Harvey

Live online JuniorMBA program for students in grades 8 to 12, offering industry-partnered specialization tracks in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and technology.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Business and financial literacyEntrepreneurial thinkingStrategy and problem-solving
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Competition

BLF YOUNGRANG Student Poetry Writing Contest

by Bhopal Literature Festival

Student poetry writing contest under YOUNGRANG at Bhopal Literature & Art Festival, with winning entries recited live at Bharat Bhavan.

For children ages 6 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Poetry writingCreative expressionPublic recitation
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Course

Professional Certificate in Integrated Film, AVGC and AI Production

by Film and Television Institute of India

A twelve-week intensive course at FTII Pune, covering film production, AVGC tools, and AI in creative production.

For children age 17
In-person event
₹80,000 registration
Artistic Expression
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Browse all 881 opportunities for ages 14-17

Competitions (604)
Scholarships (78)
Programs (117)
Courses (15)
Workshops (19)
Camps (38)
Exams (9)
Events (1)

Every opportunities for ages 14-17 listing on WiWit is checked against the organiser's official source before it is published. See how WiWit verifies listings.

Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 14-17 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 881 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 454 organisations. Each one is checked against the organiser's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Can my child take part in opportunities for ages 14-17 online?
Opportunities for ages 14-17 are available in multiple modes: 308 run online, 353 are in person, 220 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free opportunities for ages 14-17?
Yes, 302 of the 881 opportunities for ages 14-17 listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
What opportunities suit a 14 to 17 year old?
For senior-school students (Class 9-12), achievements start to count for the future. Competitive olympiads, national and international competitions, merit and need-based scholarships, and research and pre-college programs all suit this age and strengthen a higher-education portfolio.

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