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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Science video competition explaining life sciences, physics, or math concepts with $250K scholarship prize.

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students.

May 1 Website Opens For Applications

September 15 Application Submission Deadline

Deadline: 2025-09-15
3-5 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
International
Free
IntermediateFreeCompetitionSTEMSchool-yearVirtual

How to Apply

  1. Submit a science video explaining a concept
  2. Complete peer-to-peer review by scoring at least 5 other submissions
  3. Undergo administrative and evaluation panel reviews
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