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Stars highlight editor-reviewed programs and award results with documented competitive recognition.
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519 verified published opportunities
GenerationOn Service is a named high-school participation pathway published by Points of Light, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Genes in Space is an organizer-run high-school competition or award program in biology, space science, research.
GENIUS Olympiad is an international high-school competition centered on environmental problems and solutions. Students develop a project in science, art, coding, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, music, robotics, short film, or speech, then selected finalists present or perform their work for judges and take part in cultural exchange activities. The 2026 finals ran June 8–12 in Rochester, New York; applications closed March 7. The official 2026 fees were $60 per project application and $600 per finalist participant registration.
A free virtual summer program introducing eligible high school students to computer science and technology careers.
Glenbrooks Speech and Debate Tournament is an organizer-run high-school competition or award program in speech, debate.
Global Seal of Biliteracy is a named high-school participation pathway published by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Global Volunteer Month is a named high-school participation pathway published by Points of Light, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is an organizer-run high-school competition or award program in service, leadership.
Gold Key is a named high-school recognition published by Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; students should record only the result they actually received.
Gold Medal is a named high-school participation pathway published by The Congressional Award, with details that vary by current cycle and local organizer.
Gold Medal is a named high-school recognition published by National PTA Reflections; students should record only the result they actually received.
Gold Medal Portfolio is a named high-school recognition published by Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; students should record only the result they actually received.
