An international high school physics competition run by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Students take a 40-question, 45-minute timed multiple-choice test under their school's supervision in the spring, online or as a printable PDF. Division 1 is for first-year physics students and Division 2 for second-year students or anyone wanting a challenge, with regional and national recognition. The exam costs $10 per student.
Offered by American Association of Physics Teachers. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Physics, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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