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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Explain one big scientific idea in a short video. Judged worldwide, and the prize is a $250k scholarship.

  • Natural Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Medicine & Health
Who can enter
Ages 13–18, open worldwide
What it costs
Submitting a video costs nothing, and the prize is a $250,000 scholarship.
When it closes
Sep 15, 2026 · Application Submission Deadline
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