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Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026

Run by Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Deadline: 25 June 2026

OnlineOnline1-2 weeks (video preparation)FreeCompetitiveMedium effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high school students, founded in 2015 by Julia and Yuri Milner and run by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Participants create an original video of up to 90 seconds explaining a challenging concept in Life Sciences, Physics, or Mathematics — the Life Sciences category in particular appeals to students considering medicine or biology.</p><ul><li>Eligibility: individual students aged 13–18 worldwide</li><li>Format: short-form science explainer video (up to 90 seconds) on a self-chosen concept</li><li>Group submissions are not eligible — each entry must be the work of one individual</li><li>Grand prizes: US$250,000 post-secondary scholarship for the winner, US$50,000 prize for their teacher, and a US$100,000 Breakthrough Science Lab for their school</li><li>Process: open entry window, peer-to-peer review round, then judging by a Selection Committee with a popular-vote element</li></ul><p>The 2026 edition launches in May 2026; check the Breakthrough Junior Challenge site for the official entry form, deadline, and updated rules.</p>

Who can apply

Students aged 13-18 worldwide

What you get

CertificatePortfolio pieceScholarship

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Breakthrough Prize Foundation.

Who can apply?+

Students aged 13-18 worldwide

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 25 June 2026.

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

What will I walk away with?+

You can expect certificate and portfolio piece.

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Last verified 20 April 2026·Updated 14 April 2026