Academic Competitions

Explore the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, including eligibility requirements, entry video rules, judging criteria, prizes, and how finalists earn national STEM recognition.

Explore the Envirothon, including eligibility rules, scoring format, topic areas, and how top teams qualify for the 2026 NCF-Envirothon in Starkville, Mississippi.

Learn how the MIT THINK Scholars Program works, and how to create a standout STEM research proposal. We also included eligibility, deadlines, finalist examples,

Explore the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, including eligibility rules, registration deadlines, machine requirements, scoring, awards, and how teams qualify for the World Championship.

The Emerson Prize is an annual history research competition administered by The Concord Review, recognizing exceptional original scholarship written by high school students from

If you’re a student in the United States with a passion for wildlife and conservation, the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) National Contest could

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is a national science competition for middle school students. Learn who can apply, what you can win,

HiMCM challenges high school teams to solve real-world problems through mathematical modeling, emphasizing collaboration, analysis, and clear communication of solutions. Learn everything you need