Science Olympiad

A team STEM tournament run by Science Olympiad Inc., with 23 events in Division C for high school students. Events span life, personal and social science, earth and space science, physical science and chemistry, and technology and engineering, mixing study, lab, and build events such as Disease Detectives, Chemistry Lab, and Electric Vehicle. Teams advance from regional to state to national tournaments, and invitational tournaments run during the season.

Offered by Science Olympiad Inc.. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Science Olympiad

When is the Science Olympiad deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Science Olympiad free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Science Olympiad?

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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