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Students age 13 or older by May 11 and not older than 18 by October 1, including homeschooled, international, and students with disabilities, may enter. Submissions must be in English.
Create an original video up to two minutes explaining a challenging concept in physics, life sciences, or mathematics. The winner receives a full-tuition scholarship plus additional prizes.
Submit your application with a YouTube video link by September 15 and complete peer review of five other entries. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge encourages creative explanation of complex scientific ideas.
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge awards Full-Tuition (1 winner).
The deadline is September 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Age 13-18; High school; Physical Sciences; Biology Life Sciences. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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