The Collegiate Inventors Competition
Direct application
Up to $10,000
4 winners
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Part-time or full-time students enrolled at a U.S. college or university may enter an original invention for national judging. Entrants must have been enrolled at least part time during the prior year.
Winners in undergraduate and graduate categories can receive up to $10,000 for first place or $5,000 as runner-up, plus a USPTO patent acceleration certificate. A People's Choice Award adds $2,000. Submit an online application with an invention abstract, faculty recommendation, and literature or patent search summary.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Online application
- Invention abstract
- Faculty recommendation
- Literature or patent search summary
- Supporting materials, if applicable
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser or professional reference
- Literature/patent search and summary
- Supporting materials such as charts, graphs, videos, or articles
- Judging has undergraduate and graduate categories. Awards can include up to $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for runner-up, and a $2,000 People's Choice Award.