Courses, olympiads, scholarships, camps and medical help for children aged 0–18 in Kyiv. Nationwide programmes open across Ukraine are included too.
Picked from those that are free, still open for applications and fit a wide age range.
Green Country English school invites children aged 6–18 to a special day in Kyiv. Children can visit stations with engaging activities and try different roles, while parents attend interactive lectures about the learning process. The event takes place at 2 Knyaziv Ostrozkykh Street (Osvitoriya).
Details ↗A series of free training sessions for youth aged 16–20 and students in grades 9–11 in Kyiv. The program covers teamwork, personal development strategies, media literacy, public speaking, networking, and certificates. Held at America House Kyiv. Registration closes September 5, 2026.
Details ↗Green Country English school invites children aged 6–18 to a special day in Kyiv. Children can visit stations with engaging activities and try different roles, while parents attend interactive lectures about the learning process. The event takes place at 2 Knyaziv Ostrozkykh Street (Osvitoriya).
Details ↗Design courses for ages 10–16 (fashion design, interior design, graphic design) with portfolio development, field classes at art studios and design agencies. Applications are open for autumn 2026 intake.
Details ↗Нетворкінг-захід у КолоHub з грою, обговоренням есе Леонарда Ріда «Я, Олівець» та дебатами про координацію без центрального плану. Включає п'ятихвилинне відео, дискусію та вільне спілкування. Безкоштовно, місця обмежені.
Details ↗A series of free training sessions for youth aged 16–20 and students in grades 9–11 in Kyiv. The program covers teamwork, personal development strategies, media literacy, public speaking, networking, and certificates. Held at America House Kyiv. Registration closes September 5, 2026.
Details ↗WonderStage is recruiting children and teenagers for English-language theatre groups in Kyiv to participate in National Theatre Connections 2027. Three age groups: 6–8 years old (English A2+), 9–12 years old (English B2+), 13–19 years old (English B2+/C1–C2, prior theatre experience required). Classes at Kyiv Children's School of the Arts No. 2. Applications accepted until 15 September 2026.
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A nationwide running competition for children and adults of all ages. Free registration.
Details ↗A nationwide challenge for schoolchildren, teachers and parents focused on bicycle safety during European Mobility Week. Registration is open for students from all of Ukraine and secondary schools across the country.
Details ↗A competition dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day, organized by the National Centre for Ecology and Natural History (NENC) for school students. Participants submit photos, videos, and blog posts on patriotic themes. All submissions are done remotely.
Details ↗All-Ukraine competitions for schoolchildren in grades 1-11. School teams compete for district, city, and national championships.
Details ↗Ukraine's official youth basketball league. Competitions for teams aged 10–17 across all regions.
Details ↗Національний бізнес-інкубатор для школярів 13–17 років і студентів 18–25 років. Програма включає 3 місяці навчання, 10 практичних модулів, роботу з менторами, офлайн-буткемпи в різних містах України, фінальний Grand Demo Day у січні 2027. 40 команд-переможців отримають фінансування до 500 000 грн для школярів. Реєстрація до 18 вересня 2026.
Details ↗A three-month national business incubator for secondary school students aged 13–17 and young people up to 25. Participants receive training, work in teams on their own business idea, and pitch to experts. Prize fund: UAH 11,075,000 for 40 winning teams. Free to participate. The programme includes a national online track and an advanced track (online or in-person bootcamps in 11 cities: Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Lutsk, Rivne, Poltava, Ternopil, Kryvyi Rih). Open to students without a ready-made project. Applications close 18 September 2026.
Details ↗All-Ukraine startup festival at KPI. Section for school students with STEM projects. Grants, mentorship, and investor connections.
Details ↗A program by the President's Foundation of Ukraine for teams (one teacher and 2 students in grades 9–11) who want to develop a STEM project at their school. The program includes 5-day in-person training, mentorship, team building, and grants up to UAH 25,000 to implement the project.
Details ↗UAH 25,000/month for winners of international school olympiads, UAH 10,000 for participants. Awarded by the Presidential Fund in the first year after graduation.
Details ↗Ukraine's largest film festival for children and teens, Children Kinofest, together with UNICEF, invites children to create their own feature, animation or documentary film (up to 8 minutes) about childhood and teenage experiences.
Details ↗International Ukrainian language competition for secondary school students. Winners receive Presidential scholarships.
Details ↗A branch of the Small Academy of Sciences for creatively gifted children. Nationwide competitions in visual arts, embroidery, and decorative and applied arts.
Details ↗Canadian summer school for talented high school students. Intensive STEAM program, leadership and entrepreneurship. Scholarships available for Ukrainian students.
Details ↗German Academic Exchange Service. Scholarships for summer German language courses for high school students from Ukraine. Full coverage.
Details ↗One of the most prestigious UWC schools in China. Full and partial scholarships for Ukrainian teenagers for the 2-year IB Diploma programme.
Details ↗British Chevening scholarships for master's degrees in the UK. For graduates (17+) with leadership potential. Full funding, including airfare.
Details ↗Team robotics competition for ages 8–19. 95+ countries. 2026 theme: Robots Meet Culture. National stages from September; international final in San Juan, December 2026. Qualification through Ukraine's organizing partner.
Details ↗Official olympiads in 20 subjects for grades 6–11. Four rounds: school → district → regional → national. Winners receive advantages in university admission.
Details ↗Children's International Summer Villages — a global nonprofit organization since 1951. Summer camps and exchanges focused on peace, friendship, and cultural understanding.
Details ↗Initiative by the German Foreign Ministry. Scholarships for summer language courses in Germany for students from schools with advanced German language programmes.
Details ↗International science exhibition for high school students aged 14–18. Ukraine participates through MAN (National Academy of Sciences youth program). Grants and scholarships up to USD 75,000, interviews with Nobel laureates.
Details ↗Leadership program in Washington for high school students from around the world. 10 days of intensive study in politics, economics, and diplomacy.
Details ↗A prestigious summer program at MIT in the USA for high school students with business ideas. Mentorship from leading entrepreneurs.
Details ↗One-time payment of UAH 16,700 to families with children where at least one household member was injured or killed in attacks involving explosive weapons.
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