🌍 ThinkStep Humanities — a youth-led opportunities hub for humanities-focused teens.

🎯 Our mission:
To make international opportunities more accessible for students interested in humanities and social sciences. We share olympiads, essay contests, programs, grants, and resources to help teens build strong academic profiles and prepare for global education.

👥 Who is this project for?
For teenagers (13–19) who are interested in:
🖋 journalism & writing
⚖️ law, politics & social sciences
🌐 international relations & global issues
📚 humanities & critical thinking
✨ Especially for students looking for non-STEM pathways.

Присоединиться 🔗

🎉 Нас уже 400+ на канале Voice of Teens!
Спасибо каждому из вас за поддержку, активность и интерес к нашим материалам! 🤍

И в честь этого — запускаем конкурс эссе!

Тема: Is it possible to stay “offline” in today’s world?

Язык: казахский / русский / английский

Объём: 150–500 слов

🏆 Призы:

3 победителя: диплом + бесплатный гайд по поступлению за границу

Всем участникам предоставляется сертификат об участии

⚠️ Важно: работы проверяются на ИИ и плагиат. Эссе с более чем 30% содержания ИИ не принимаются.

Регистрация: ссылка

📅 Дедлайн: 19 января, 23:59 (Астана, Казахстан)

🔗Ссылка на канал: https://news.1rj.ru/str/voiceofteensclub
✍️ Напишите своими словами и покажите свой взгляд на жизнь offline в цифровом мире!

Are you applying to Political Science, International Relations, PPE, Government, Economics or Sociology, but feel like your extracurriculars profile is limited to endless MUNs and very few valuable accomplishments?

⭐️ We are launching the Central Asia Association of Social Sciences - an academically driven student initiative aimed at increasing interest in social science research, theory and writing!

Our mission is to show that studying and changing society is not solely about local community projects, but also involves profound and rigorous intellectual involvement into the history of humanity’s thought.


We plan to introduce:
🔹 Argumentation and academic writing seminars
🔹 General erudition lectures (theories, concepts, thinkers across disciplines)
🔹 Guest lectures by professors and university students
🔹 Research masterclasses, specialising in social science methods
🔹 Essay competitions
🔹 Online conferences
🔹 And even offline conferences!


🫧 If you’ve taken part in social science academic Olympiads, done academic research, written essays for competitions, set up impactful social projects or are deeply curious about the history of social thought, don’t hesitate to apply to join our team!

📢 Apply to join the founding team right now and help to shape the future of social sciences in Central Asia and beyond!

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/u2JUszzjMppK6AUUA

📢 Harvard Crimson Essay Competition 2026 - Applications Open

The Harvard Crimson Essay Competition 2026 is an excellent opportunity for high-school students to discuss a wide range of topics, including international relations, politics, economics, history, and global affairs.

📝 What is it?
An international essay competition organized by The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s official student newspaper. Participants are challenged to analyze a wide array of global questions through well-structured, argumentative essays.

🎓 Who can apply?
High-school students from around the world are eligible to apply.

Deadline: February 10

🔗 More details and application guidelines can be found on the official Harvard Crimson competition page: https://www.essaycomp.org/

🌍 UN Competitions You Shouldn’t Miss!

Did you know that the United Nations organises dozens of competitions every year for students and young people around the world?

📝 Essays & poems
🎨 Artworks & cartoons
📸 Photography
🎥 Videos & creative projects

These contests are not just about winning prizes — they’re a chance to engage creatively with global issues, make your voice heard, and strengthen your academic and extracurricular profile. Many topics focus on human rights, climate change, education, peace, and social justice.

🔗 Details and opportunities: https://share.google/erXFsjIIIvtGUKAPX

Let’s get to know each other 👋

Which country are you from?
Write your country in the comments below ⬇️

🇺🇳Registration of delegates is now open!

🔗Link in the bio for offline and online committees in Instagram page of International Ulyqbek MUN

🔥It's time to dive into the world of diplomacy, because our MUN is officially supported by the Kazakhstan Agency for Youth Diplomacy Development (KazYouthDiplomacy) and the World Youth Diplomacy Association (wyda).
🏆Don't forget that the prize fund is estimated at 3 million tenge.
❗Agendas of all 7 committees in registration form (in bio of our Instagram)

📅 31 January - 1 February 2026
📍 Farabi International School in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Register for Ulyqbek MUN right now and secure your spot in international conference💫

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTDed8nDUAB/?igsh=MTgwOG45d2R0cTRyaQ==

Registration for offline committees (Shymkent, Kazakhstan):
forms.gle/R3MhhpbTZ14rmJ6W9

Registration for online committees:
forms.gle/TWvQkRJ7BwnuMXiU9

📚КАК НАБРАТЬ 1580 на SAT?

🎓 Онлайн воркшоп по SAT от kaopoli kz

Хочешь высокий балл на SAT и реальные советы от того, кто уже прошёл этот путь?
Тогда этот воркшоп для тебя!

🔥 Алка, набравшая 1580 на SAT, поделится:
• своим личным опытом подготовки
• рабочими стратегиями и лайфхаками
• советами, которые реально помогают поднять балл

📅 Дата: четверг, 15 января
⏰ Время: 18:00
💻 Платформа: Google Meet
📝 Регистрация: через Telegram-канал bilim4all.kz

✨ Ждём вас — будет очень полезно и интересно!

Let’s talk about MUN 🌍

We want to get to know your MUN experience:

🔹 Are you interested in MUN?
(Yes / Just exploring / Not yet)

🔹 Who is new to MUN?
First conference or never participated before? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

🔹 Who has participated before?
Have you received any awards or nominations at past conferences? 🏆
Tell us in the comments!

📌 We’ll be sharing upcoming MUN opportunities soon — stay tuned!

SHOQAN MUN 2026 🌎

Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations where students take on the roles of delegates representing different countries. They research global issues, debate real-world topics, draft resolutions, and learn about diplomacy, international relations, and global problem-solving. Through MUN, participants develop essential skills such as public speaking, negotiation, teamwork, and leadership.

In 2026, we are proud to hold the second edition of Shoqan MUN, continuing the tradition of intellectual dialogue and youth diplomacy.

Participation fee: 5,500 KZT (from 10.01.26 the fee will be 6,500 KZT) *the fee is non-refundable*

🗓️ 23–24 January 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 18:00
📍 Venue: Private School Named After Shoqan Walikhanov
Registration deadline: 16.01.26
Registration: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSZ1CfpDMsP/?igsh=MW0waDl3bHZsbWw1cw==

For further questions, please contact +7 707 414 0740

📣 Youth World Summit 2026 | Париж, Франция 🇫🇷

🌍 Международный саммит для молодых лидеров, студентов и активных молодых людей со всего мира.

📅 11–14 июня 2026
📍 Париж, Франция

✨ О мероприятии
Саммит объединяет молодёжь для обсуждения глобальных вызовов, лидерства, устойчивого развития и роли молодых людей в принятии решений.

💸 Финансирование
🔹 Fully Funded (40 мест): перелёт, проживание, питание, участие во всех сессиях, сертификат
🔹 Partially Funded (60 мест)
🔹 Self-Funded / Summit Pass

👤 Кто может участвовать:
Студенты, молодые специалисты, предприниматели, волонтёры, активисты
🗓 Возраст: 17–46 лет
🌐 Страны: без ограничений

⏳ Дедлайн: 30 марта 2026

🔗 Официальный сайт: https://thecips.org/yws2026/