• Academic Scholarships ($100+)

    Top finalists are eligible for monetary prizes of up to one hundred dollars or more.

    Additional prizes may be awarded as deemed by our panel of judges.

  • Exclusive Internship Opportunities

    Top finalists will have special access to be considered for internship opportunities with our partner organizations in STEM education and research.

  • Exclusive Access to NPAE Alumni Network

    Finalists gain lifetime access to the NPAE alumni network — a private community of high-achieving peers.

All Finalists

All participating finalists will receive free subscriptions to top-tier STEM learning platforms, such as: Brilliant.org, Wolfram Alpha Pro, Magoosh Test Prep, Chegg Study Pack, Skillshare Premium, etc.

All Students

All students will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Students who qualify for round 2 (semifinalists) and round 3 (finalists) will receive additional certificates accordingly.

Students in the top 20% of each round will receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Top-placing students at each round will receive medals.

Tip: Sharing these with admissions officers will impress them!

All Students

All students will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Students who qualify for round 2 (semifinalists) and round 3 (finalists) will receive additional certificates accordingly.

Students in the top 20% of each round will receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Top-placing students at each round will receive medals.

Bonus Prizes!

Additional prizes may be awarded as deemed by our panel of judges.

Potential wild card prizes for finalists with submissions for:
Most creative solution, most energy-efficient solution, best presentation of solution, and more!