Skip to main content

Opportunities for teenagers ages 14-17

Teenagers aged 14-17 (Grade 9-12) can take part in a wide range of verified competitions, scholarships and programs that strengthen a higher-education portfolio. WiWit lists 908 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 466 organizations. They include options 310 available online, 315 free to enter. Last reviewed August 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.

Last reviewed:

Opportunities for teenagers ages 14-17 at a glance

Swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Compare opportunities for ages 14-17 on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)Indian Environmental Society (IES)Grade 6 to 12In-Person₹150
IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation CompetitionEXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers FoundationGrade 5 to 12HybridFree
Marine Life of Mumbai Shore WalksCoastal Conservation Foundation (CCF)Grade 1 to 12In-PersonFree
Lovlina Boxing Academy - Youth Boxing Training ProgramLovlina Borgohain FoundationGrade 3 to 12In-Person₹500
IIMUN Youth Leadership ProgramIndia’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN)Grade 1 to 12Hybrid₹5,999
International Award for Young People (IAYP) The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award FoundationGrade 9 to 12Hybrid₹1,500
Clever Harvey JuniorMBAClever HarveyGrade 8 to 12Online₹10,000
India's Young Forest Ambassador ChallengeIndia MUNGrade 1 to 12Online₹4,499
Kalaripayattu Residential Program by Kalari KendramKalari Kendram, DelhiGrade 1 to 12In-Person₹23,500
Avishkaar Robotics MicrodegreeAvishkaarGrade 3 to 12OnlinePaid
SOAR – Skilling for AI ReadinessMinistry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of IndiaGrade 6 to 12OnlineFree
Krav Maga Global India - Kids & Teens Self-Defense ProgramKrav Maga Global (KMG) IndiaGrade 1 to 12In-PersonPaid
SMA CBSE Music Exam Preparation Program-Hindustani Vocal Shankar Mahadevan AcademyGrade 9 to 12OnlinePaid
Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan ScholarshipMahindra & Mahindra Ltd.Grade 11 to 12OnlineFree
Mahindra EmpowerHer Scholarship ProgramMahindra & Mahindra Ltd.Grade 9 to 12OnlineFree
Competition

Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)

by Indian Environmental Society (IES)

A national-level competition by the Indian Environmental Society for grades 6-12 to promote STEM and environmental science education.

For children ages 11 to 17
In-person event
₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Analytical skillsProblem-solvingScientific thinking
See details and dates
Competition

IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition

by EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation

The IRIS National Fair is India's leading research-based STEM competition for students in Grades 5-12, offering a platform to showcase innovative projects and represent India at ISEF.

For children ages 10 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific Inquiry and Research MethodologyExperimental Design and ExecutionData Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
See details and dates
Program

Marine Life of Mumbai Shore Walks

by Coastal Conservation Foundation (CCF)

Free guided low-tide walks on Mumbai's intertidal shores, where participants identify marine life and log every sighting on iNaturalist.

For children ages 6 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Intertidal species identificationUnderstanding tidesNature photography
See details and dates
Camp

Lovlina Boxing Academy - Youth Boxing Training Program

by Lovlina Borgohain Foundation

The Lovlina Boxing Academy offers a comprehensive boxing training program for young athletes in Assam and Northeast India, focusing on skill development, physical fitness, and mental discipline.

For children ages 8 to 18
In-person event
₹500 registration

What your child could gain:

Boxing techniques (footwork, punching, defense)Strength and conditioningMental resilience and focus
See details and dates
Program

IIMUN Youth Leadership Program

by India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN)

IIMUN Youth Leadership Program cultivates diplomacy, public speaking, and leadership skills through immersive UN simulations and global networking, fostering confident and purpose-driven future leaders in India.

For children ages 6 to 18
Online or in-person
₹5,999 registration

What your child could gain:

LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication
See details and dates
Program

International Award for Young People (IAYP)

by The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation

The International Award for Young People (IAYP) India is a non-formal education program for youth aged 14-24, focusing on self-development, skill-building, and community engagement through various activities.

For children ages 14 to 18
Online or in-person
₹1,500 registration

What your child could gain:

LeadershipTeamworkTime Management
See details and dates
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
See details and dates
Program

India's Young Forest Ambassador Challenge

by India MUN

Online environmental education program connecting students with UN ecosystem restoration initiatives and forest conservation

For children ages 6 to 18
Join from home
₹4,499 registration

What your child could gain:

Environmental stewardshipCreative persuasionFundraising
See details and dates
Camp

Kalaripayattu Residential Program by Kalari Kendram

by Kalari Kendram, Delhi

This residential program by Kalari Kendram offers immersive Kalaripayattu training in Kerala, focusing on physical conditioning, self-defense, and traditional Shastra studies for children and youth.

For children ages 6 to 18
In-person event
₹23,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Physical conditioningSelf-defense techniquesWeapon handling (Cheruvadi, Sword)
See details and dates
Course

Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree

by Avishkaar

The Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree is an online program for children aged 8 and above, covering electronics, mechanics, and coding. Students design and build robots through interactive, project-based learning, earning STEM.org accredited certificates.

For children ages 8 to 18
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

RoboticsCodingElectronics
See details and dates
Program

SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness

by Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India

SOAR is a national program by the Ministry of Skill Development for students of Classes 6–12, designed to build AI literacy and future-ready skills through interactive modules and practical applications.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningProblem-solving
See details and dates
Camp

Krav Maga Global India - Kids & Teens Self-Defense Program

by Krav Maga Global (KMG) India

Empower your child with essential self-defense and life skills through Krav Maga Global India's program for kids and teens aged 6-18, focusing on anti-bullying, stranger danger, and confidence building.

For children ages 6 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Self-defense techniquesAnti-bullying strategiesSituational awareness
See details and dates
Course

SMA CBSE Music Exam Preparation Program-Hindustani Vocal

by Shankar Mahadevan Academy

Online CBSE board exam preparation in Hindustani Vocal Music for Class 9 to 12 students, covering theory and practical performance.

For children ages 14 to 17
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Hindustani classical vocal techniqueUnderstanding of ragas, talas and swarasMusic theory aligned to CBSE board syllabus
See details and dates
Scholarship

Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan Scholarship

by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

A scholarship by Mahindra & Mahindra for daughters of truck and bus drivers, providing INR 10,000 financial assistance to support their education from Class 11 through post-graduation.

For children ages 16 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
See details and dates
Scholarship

Mahindra EmpowerHer Scholarship Program

by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Financial support up to ₹5,500 for meritorious Indian girl students in Classes 9-12 and undergraduate courses nationwide.

For children ages 14 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate
Girl Child Scholarships
See details and dates
Competition

GC International Mathematics Olympiad (GIMO)

by GeniusCerebrum

The GeniusCerebrum International Mathematics Olympiad (GIMO) is a global online competition for students from Preschool to Grade 12.

For children ages 3 to 18
Join from home
₹300 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningProblem-solvingAnalytical thinking
See details and dates
Competition

TOEFL Exam - English Proficiency for Global Education

by ETS (Educational Testing Service)

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a globally recognized standardized exam assessing English proficiency for non-native speakers, crucial for university admissions worldwide.

For children ages 16 to 18
Join from home
₹15,254 registration

What your child could gain:

English ComprehensionAcademic WritingOral Communication
See details and dates
Program

NCFE Money Smart School Program (MSSP)

by National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE)

A financial literacy program by NCFE for Class VI to X students, integrating money management education into existing school curricula with NCFE-CBSE workbooks.

For children ages 10 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Financial decision-makingMoney managementBanking awareness
See details and dates
Program

Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)

by Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.

An online STEM program for grades 3-12, offering live classes and hands-on DIY kits in astronomy and space science to develop 21st-century skills.

For children ages 8 to 17
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingScientific Inquiry
See details and dates
Program

Special Olympics Bharat Unified Champion Schools Program

by Special Olympics Bharat

School-based inclusion programme combining Unified Sports, youth leadership and whole-school engagement for students with and without intellectual disabilities.

For children ages 8 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipTeamworkEmpathy
See details and dates
Scholarship

Sitaram Jindal Scholarship for Higher Education in India

by Sitaram Jindal Foundation

The Sitaram Jindal Scholarship offers financial assistance to deserving Indian students from Class 11 to postgraduate levels, supporting their higher education across various fields nationwide.

For children ages 16 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic excellenceFinancial literacyGoal setting
See details and dates
Workshop

Hands-On Laboratory Workshops

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Free hands-on science lab workshops for grades 8-10 at The Nehru Centre Mumbai, covering 7 science topics including Astronomy, Chemistry, and Optics, with a participation certificate.

For children ages 13 to 15
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Laboratory techniquesScientific observationExperimental method
See details and dates
Program

Ek Prithvi Environment Education Programme

by WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature)

Whole-school environment education programme for government schools, building conservation leadership among students in Classes 1-12 through workbooks and teacher training.

For children ages 6 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Environmental awarenessConservation action competenceSustainable lifestyle practices
See details and dates
Program

Polygence Core Research Program

by Polygence

A personalized one-on-one research mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD mentors to conduct and publish original academic research.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Research methodologyCritical thinkingAcademic writing
See details and dates

Browse all 908 opportunities for ages 14-17

Competitions (612)
Scholarships (79)
Programs (121)
Courses (16)
Workshops (27)
Camps (39)
Exams (10)
Events (4)

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

WiWit

See only what fits your child

This list is everything WiWit has checked. The free app narrows it to what your child is eligible for, and reminds you before the deadline of every opportunity you save.

Get the free WiWit app
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 14-17 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 908 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 466 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer'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: 310 run online, 376 are in person, 222 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, 315 of the 908 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 (Grade 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.

See what fits your child

Get the free app