Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Program overview

Students ages 13–18 interested in creatively explaining a challenging STEM concept through a short video

Eligibility

Must be age 13–18 by the stated dates; select a qualifying STEM concept; create and submit a video; participate in peer review to be eligible for the scholarship · None stated; open to students from all over the world · None stated; open worldwide

Key details

Type
Competition
Location
Online (worldwide)
Format
remote
Application deadline
September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT
Time commitment
Create a video no longer than 2:00 minutes; score at least five peer submissions for scholarship eligibility
Application status
Opens May 11, 2026

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page