A small sample of the national and international science contests young people can enter each year:

Intel Science Talent Search (high school seniors) & Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (high school): intel.com/education

Davidson Fellows Scholarships (anyone under age 18): davidsongifted.org/fellows/

eCYBERMISSION (grades 6-9): ecybermission.com

Odyssey of the Mind (K through college): odysseyofthemind.com

Construction Challenge (middle and high school): constructionchallenge.org

3M Young Scientist Challenge (grades 5-8): youngscientistchallenge.com

Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards (ages 8-16): actionfornature.org

Canon Envirothon (high school): envirothon.org

Science Olympiad (grades K-12): soinc.org

Chemistry Olympiad (high school): portal.acs.org

Global Challenge Award (high school): globalchallengeaward.org

Engineer Girl Contest (grades 3-12): engineergirl.org

ExploraVision Awards (grades K-12): exploravision.org

August 31st, 2010 | Category: Education, Past Articles