NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Teams of U.S. students in grades 6-12 propose an experiment to fly on a NASA-sponsored high-altitude balloon. Winning teams get $1,500 and a flight kit to build it; a teacher submits the proposal by November 2, 2026.

Offered by NASA / Future Engineers. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-02.

Fields: Engineering, STEM

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