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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 876 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 449 organisations. They include options 306 available online, 299 free to enter. Last reviewed June 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
SDS National Handwriting CompetitionSDS (Students Development Society)LKG, UKG & Class 1–10In-PersonPaid
BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory ProgramBaba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory AcademyClass 10–11In-Person₹1,90,000
SDS National Colouring CompetitionSDS (Students Development Society)LKG, UKG & Class 1–10In-PersonPaid
Pencil Power Drawing Competition (PPDC) - Drawing OlympiadFab Software Stock (India)LKG, UKG & Class 1–12Online₹270
Hands-On Laboratory WorkshopsNehru Science Centre MumbaiClass 8–10In-PersonFree
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students by Kerala Social Justice DepartmentSocial Justice Department, Government of KeralaClass 1–12HybridFree
Karnataka Kalotsava: State Cultural Arts CompetitionKarnataka Department of School EducationClass 9–12In-PersonFree
Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan YojanaGovernment of BiharClass 10OnlineFree
Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship ProgramMilaan FoundationClass 7–12HybridFree
Verbattle Kannada Debate ChampionshipVerbattle FoundationClass 7–12In-PersonPaid
E-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship (Jharkhand) for SC/ST/OBC Class 9 & 10 StudentsDepartment of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of JharkhandClass 9–10OnlineFree
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10 StudentsGovernment of Uttar Pradesh (Social Welfare Department)Class 9–10OnlineFree
Yi Thalir - Young Indians School ProgrammeCII Young Indians (Yi)Class 1–12HybridFree
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of MaharashtraClass 11–12OnlineFree
Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of OdishaClass 1–12OnlineFree
Competition

SDS National Handwriting Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school handwriting competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

👶For children LKG, UKG & ages 6–15
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies
Artistic Expression
Program

BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program

by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory Academy

Residential armed forces preparatory program at BBSBAFPA, Punjab for male students in grades 10-11. NDA coaching, physical training, and SSB preparation under SGPC. Annual fee: Rs. 1,90,000.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰₹1,90,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Physical fitnessLeadershipDiscipline
Competition

SDS National Colouring Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school colouring competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

👶For children LKG, UKG & ages 6–15
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Creative expressionFine motor skillsColour sense and composition
Competition

Pencil Power Drawing Competition (PPDC) - Drawing Olympiad

by Fab Software Stock (India)

A national-level online drawing olympiad for students from preschool to Grade 12, with an open category for adults to showcase artistic talent.

👶For children ages 3–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹270 registration

What your child could gain:

CreativityArtistic expressionVisual communication
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 13–15
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Laboratory techniquesScientific observationExperimental method
Scholarship

Scholarship for Differently Abled Students by Kerala Social Justice Department

by Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Kerala state scheme providing annual education allowance and reader's allowance to differently abled students from primary to postgraduate level.

👶For children ages 6–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Competition

Karnataka Kalotsava: State Cultural Arts Competition

by Karnataka Department of School Education

Karnataka Kalotsava is a state-level cultural arts competition for students in Karnataka schools, featuring group events in dance, music, drama, and folk arts.

👶For children ages 14–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Stage performanceTeamworkFolk arts proficiency
Scholarship

Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana

by Government of Bihar

Bihar state incentive of up to ₹10,000 for students who pass Class 10 board exam in first division, with second-division support for SC and ST students.

👶For children ages 14–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Program

Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship Program

by Milaan Foundation

Free 12-month fellowship by Milaan Foundation for girls aged 12–18 from UP, MP, Assam, and Karnataka, building community leadership skills with a monthly stipend from the SAP partnership.

👶For children ages 12–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipCommunity organisingCommunication
Competition

Verbattle Kannada Debate Championship

by Verbattle Foundation

Multi-stage Kannada-language debate championship for school and college teams, held annually across Karnataka in a distinctive three-team parliamentary format.

👶For children ages 12–18
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Kannada public speakingStructured argumentationCritical thinking
Scholarship

E-Kalyan Pre-Matric Scholarship (Jharkhand) for SC/ST/OBC Class 9 & 10 Students

by Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand

State government scholarship for Class 9 and 10 SC, ST, and OBC students who are permanent residents of Jharkhand.

👶For children ages 14–15
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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 6–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Civic responsibilityPublic speakingCritical thinking
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 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Scholarship

Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)

by Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

Odisha state scholarship offering monthly stipend to students with disabilities from primary school through postgraduate, technical, and vocational courses.

👶For children ages 6–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Competition

Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO) OFFLINE

by Unified Council

The Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO) is a national competition for students in Grades 1-10, designed to assess and enhance English language skills.

👶For children ages 6–16
📍In-person event
💰₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Vocabulary buildingGrammar applicationReading comprehension
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship - Kyurugi and Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

This state-level Taekwondo championship in Karnataka features Kyurugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms) for cadet participants aged 6-14, part of the State Championship.

👶For children ages 6–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Taekwondo techniquesSparring (kyurugi)Forms (poomsae)
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

The Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae is a state-level competition in Karnataka focusing on the precise execution of Taekwondo patterns for young athletes aged 12-14.

👶For children ages 12–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced taekwondo poomsae techniquesPrecision and balancePhysical conditioning and agility
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

A state-level Junior Kyurugi competition in Karnataka for cadet Taekwondo athletes, focusing on dynamic full-contact sparring to showcase martial arts skills and competitive spirit.

👶For children ages 12–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced taekwondo techniquesFull-contact sparring strategiesAgility and quick reflexes
Scholarship

Bosch Need-Based Scholarship Program for Indian Students

by Robert Bosch GmbH

The Bosch Need-Based Scholarship offers financial support to economically challenged Indian students from Class 10 through post-graduation, helping them pursue higher education.

👶For children ages 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Competition

All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students

by Aryabhat Foundation

The All India Astronomy Quiz, organized by Aryabhat Foundation, is a two-tier competition promoting astronomy and space science for school students in Madhya Pradesh.

👶For children ages 11–15
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understanding of astronomyLogical reasoningProblem-solving
Scholarship

KC Pullaiah Vidvatta Scholarship for Underprivileged Students

by KC Pullaiah Foundation

The KC Pullaiah Vidvatta Scholarship offers financial aid to economically disadvantaged students from Class 1 to PhD levels in Andhra Pradesh, awarded annually by the KC Pullaiah Foundation.

👶For children ages 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic proficiencyFinancial literacy (through managing scholarship funds)Application and documentation skills
Scholarship

Scholarship for Differently Abled Students (Class 9 Onwards) - Tamil Nadu

by Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled, Government of Tamil Nadu

State scholarship from the Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Department for students with benchmark disability studying from Class 9 through postgraduate level.

👶For children ages 14–17
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Competition

Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust

by Rashtrotthana Trust

The Tapas Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust offers meritorious male students from Karnataka a free two-year residential program for IIT JEE preparation, including coaching, accommodation, and food.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical skills

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Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 14-17 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 876 verified opportunities for ages 14-17 in India from 449 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: 306 run online, 350 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, 299 of the 876 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.