A global science video competition from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation for students ages 13 to 18. Entrants create an original video of up to two minutes explaining a scientific concept or theory in the life sciences, physics, or mathematics. The winner receives a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, the winner's teacher gets $50,000, and the school receives a $100,000 Breakthrough Science Lab.
Offered by Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Communication, Video
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Breakthrough Junior Challenge is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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