Competitions
The Rube Goldberg Unreal Engine Challenge: Feed a Pet, Due Feb. 12
This interactive 3D competition invites students to use their creativity to animate a virtual Rube Goldberg Machine in the digital world. Create, record, and submit a video of your Rube Goldberg Unreal Engine Machine that accomplishes the 2024-25 task: FEED A PET This is an all ages contest with a junior division (under 18 years of age) and senior division (18+). Learn more about the Rube Goldberg Unreal Engine Challenge: Feed a Pet.
- 1st place *2 people – AI PC core ultra 7 + more
- 2nd/3rd places *2 people – new AVIGA esports headsets + more
High School Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence Video Pitch Competition, Registration deadline Feb. 15, Submission due March 1
This competition is free to enter and open to all high school students (grades 9-11) currently enrolled in public, private or homeschool programs. Each participant will create a two-to- three-minute-long video presenting their business idea. The video pitch should include the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, the role of AI in the solution, market analysis, and potential business impact. Each video will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of Stevens faculty, staff and alumni. Winners will e announced by April 1, 2025. To enter, register online and upload video submission. For more information about the competition, check the school's website. For questions, email Lindsay Hartelius.
Prizes:
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First Place - $500.00
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Second Place - $250.00
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Third Place - $100.00
Hack The Planet, Feb. 22 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Monte Vista High School
SRVHS students and teachers are invited for an electrifying Hack the Planet Hackathon Event co-hosted by Contra Costa County Office of Education and SRVUSD. : Learn Computer Science & AI, enjoy food, connect, create solutions, win prizes, industry collaboration! Space is limited so register here ASAP.
Express Yourself Film Competition, Earlybird Due Dec. 15, Regular Due Jan. 31, Late Due Feb. 22
This film competition is open to students in grades 5-12. Films must be 3-5 minutes long. Learn more about the Express Yourself Film Competition.
Create a Greeting Card, Submissions accepted July 8, 2024-March 3, 2025
Winners are selected by monthly votes so the earlier you get your submission in, the more time there is for voting. Must be at least 14 years old and enrolled in high school. Learn more about Create a Greeting Card.
$300-$1,200 World of Eight Billion Video Contest, Due March 5
Create a one-minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggests a sustainable solution,Create a one minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggests a sustainable solution, and connects how human population growth impacts that topic. and connects how human population growth impacts that topic. Open to students in 9-12 grade. Learn more about the World of Eight Billion Video Contest.
1: Create a 1-minute video
2: Address one of this year’s global topics
- Child Wellbeing
- Rainforest Ecosystems
- Sanitation
3: Suggest a sustainable solution(s) (can be new or existing)
4: And connect how human population growth impacts that topic
Awards
- First: $1,200
- Second: $600
- Honorable Mention (2): $300
$200-$2,500 + an all-expenses paid stay The National Personal Finance Challenge, Competition rounds from March-May
This nationwide competition offers high school students the opportunity to build and demonstrate their knowledge in the concepts of earning income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk. The top 16 teams will advance to compete in the national championship title in the Quiz Bowl. National Finals is an all-expense paid trip and the top four teams win cash prizes. Learn more about The National Personal Finance Challenge.
$2,500 Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest, Due March 21
Students have four topics to choose from, allowing them to write on the subject that speaks to them the most. Open to grades 5-12, ages 10-18, residing in North America, Hawaii, or at a U.S. military address. Learn more about the Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest.
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- The effect of minimum wage on entry-level workers
- A better immigration system
- Cancel Culture or Censorship - Is it an assault on First Amendment freedoms?
- Coercion v. Choice
Baylor University High School Sports Sales Championship, Due March 24
Presented by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business’ Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E). Open to students in 8-12 grade. Students have the opportunity to compete against professional sellers. Students who rival the professionals will receive top recognition and prizes, including access to exclusive recruiting weekends at Baylor, sports merchandise, and a post on Baylor's Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the Baylor University High School Sports Sales Championship.
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$1,000 Abbott & Fener Scholarship, Due June 10
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. No AI generated essay accepted.
- Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Submissions accepted by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
$200-$4,000 Brain Awareness Video Contest hosted by the Society for Neuroscience, submissions estimated March-July 2025
Create an interesting 5+ minute video about a neuroscience concept. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and possibly collaborate with a professional in the field as non-members may submit if sponsored by a current SfN member, who can be located through the member database. Click here for last year's rules.
