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431 structured opportunities normalized from the source spreadsheet.

Top Match

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Sunrise Movement youth leadership

Time Sensitive

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Deadlines that deserve attention in the next two weeks.

Reach Moves

177

Competitive opportunities that can create meaningful signal.

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Sunrise Movement youth leadership

72% match82% impact77% feasibleRolling

Top matches

Curated from 422 ranked fits.

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LeadershipRollingRegionalLow effortSunrise MovementPrestige 2 · Effort 1

Sunrise Movement youth leadership

Sunrise trains young people to lead climate‑justice campaigns. It is ideal if you want to blend leadership with environmental advocacy.

72
match
2
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong climate and public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and climate tech trajectory
  • Builds climate tech and software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save Sunrise Movement youth leadership, verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
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CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortMIT student competitionsPrestige 5 · Effort 1

MIT Clean Energy Prize / youth entrepreneurship ecosystem

MIT-connected competitions can be a strong fit for students with ambitious ideas. It is best if you want innovation and business together.

71
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong entrepreneurship alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and climate tech trajectory
  • Builds climate tech and software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save MIT Clean Energy Prize / youth entrepreneurship ecosystem, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingflexible1 hrs to complete
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CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortCongressional App ChallengePrestige 5 · Effort 1

Congressional App Challenge

Students build an original app and can win recognition in their district. It is a great way to show coding skill with a real product.

70
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science and entrepreneurship alignment
  • Supports your software engineering trajectory
  • Builds software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Congressional App Challenge, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
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Summer ProgramRollingSelectiveMedium effortGoogle CSSIPrestige 4 · Effort 2

Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)

CSSI gives new CS students a fast, hands-on introduction to programming. It is a strong choice if you want to build confidence before college starts.

70
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI), verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote5 hrs to complete
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Summer ProgramRollingEliteHigh effortMITESPrestige 5 · Effort 3

MITES Semester

MITES is a highly regarded access program for advanced students. It is useful if you want a long-term boost into STEM and CS.

70
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save MITES Semester, verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Worth Evaluating CarefullyStrong Trajectory ImpactRequires A Focused Work Block
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote11 hrs to complete
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CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortCongressional App ChallengePrestige 5 · Effort 1

Congressional App Challenge official site

Students can build an app about almost any topic and show it publicly. It is a smart choice if you want a portfolio piece that’s easy to explain.

70
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science and public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering trajectory
  • Builds software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Congressional App Challenge official site, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
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ResearchRollingRegionalLow effortNIH trainingPrestige 2 · Effort 1

NIH high school summer opportunities directory

NIH’s training sites are a major source of legitimate student research pathways. They are especially useful if you want a government-backed lab experience.

69
match
2
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your research preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save NIH high school summer opportunities directory, then identify one mentor or research artifact you can use to apply.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingflexible1 hrs to complete
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ResearchRollingRegionalLow effortBrookingsPrestige 2 · Effort 1

Brookings youth resources and policy explainers

Brookings provides excellent policy explainers that students can use to learn. It is best if you want a more research-driven understanding of policy.

69
match
2
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your research preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save Brookings youth resources and policy explainers, then identify one mentor or research artifact you can use to apply.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
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InternshipRollingSelectiveLow effortNorthwesternPrestige 4 · Effort 1

Northwestern research opportunities

Northwestern is a strong research university with many student pathways. It is a good place to look for internships in science and engineering.

68
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your internship preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save Northwestern research opportunities, then tailor one resume bullet to the role before applying.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingin person1 hrs to complete
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InternshipRollingSelectiveLow effortUNCPrestige 4 · Effort 1

University of North Carolina research pathways

UNC offers a strong research environment, especially in health and life sciences. It is a good choice if you want to connect science with medicine.

68
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong public policy alignment
  • Supports your climate tech and research trajectory
  • Builds climate tech and research signal
  • Fits your internship preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save University of North Carolina research pathways, then tailor one resume bullet to the role before applying.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingin person1 hrs to complete
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