Please recognize that some of the competitions below are very very selective, and are considered one of the prestigious awards for high school students interested in the STEM Field. But please do not let this discourage you from entering these competitions, seek the help from your friends and your STEM teachers if you want to participate in these contests. Always check the requirements for the competitions you are interested in, and also understand that the process and the amount of work needed for some of these competitions is very intensive. Therefore, you must ask yourself whether or not you would like to commit a portion of your academic year completing these initiatives, and if so please utilize the resources around you, as well as the knowledge that you have acquired at BLA during your high-school career.