Regeneron Science Talent Search
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors with a great independent STEM research project.
Application Available: June 1, 2023
Deadline Date: November 8, 2023
Scholarship Details:
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Each year, nearly 2,000 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring and engaging the nation’s most promising future leaders in STEM through a holistic review process focused not only on the research project, but on the whole student.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior
- Completed an independent STEM research project
Application Requirements:
- To apply, students must submit an application through the online system.
- Submission of an original, independent STEM research project
- Educator recommendation (up to 2)
- Project recommendation (up to 2)
- High school report
- Current transcript
- Science research description
- Short answer questions
- Essay questions
- Standardized test scores (optional)
Entrants may view the full requirements, including eligibility guidelines, in the Rules Book on our website. The deadline for the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search is November 8, 2023 at 8pm ET.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Essay Details:
See application for list of short answer and essay questions.
Award Amount: $2,000 – $250,000
Award Details:
All entrants receive a t-shirt and one year subscription to Science News magazine. Prizes are awarded at multiple levels, from $2,000 each to the top 300 scholars and their schools to a minimum of $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid Finals Week competition experience in Washington, DC for 40 finalists. Finalists who place in the top ten receive awards ranging from $40,000 for tenth place to $250,000 for the top prize. Scholars and finalists will be announced in January 2024.
Website/URL: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: sts@societyforscience.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Visit sciencetalentsearch.smapply.org to submit an online application. Entrants must complete all required tasks and attest to an Ethics Statement within the application in order to submit.
Filters:
Eligibility: Undocumented
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: National