Your high school students can win up to $35,000 in scholarships and prizes for their smart ideas on topics like sustainability, food insecurity, the impact of technology, and more.

Kids ages 13–18 can submit a big scientific idea in fundamental physics, life sciences, or mathematics in video form. Students can submit a short film inspired by, and using, actual footage from NASA’s digital archives for a chance to earn cash prizes, have their film screened by renowned director Richard Linklater ( Boyhood, Dazed and Confused), and get programmed into the Houston Cinema Arts Festival this November. There are bonus prizes for teachers, too! NASA Cinespace Short Film Competition With $20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, kids can enter the essay contest or the video contest. Stossel in the Classroom wants to know what students think about entrepreneurship and innovation. The National Winner prize is $100,000 in technology and classroom materials. Teachers and students will compete to win a share of $2 million for their schools. As teams are selected to move through each phase, they are asked to provide more project details and are awarded prizes of increasing value. The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition invites teachers to lead a group of students in creating a STEM-centered (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) solution that addresses a need in their communities. Best Student Contests for STEM Solve for Tomorrow Beyond that, though, contests give kids the opportunity to can gain experience, connect their interests to the real world, and do something fun! Here’s a list of amazing contests to engage every kind of student in your classroom. Knowing they could gain recognition or even a prize for winning can be incredibly motivating for students. There are so many reasons to love student contests and competitions.

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