Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

Competition · National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

A federally supported research symposium where you present an original STEM research paper — as an oral talk or a poster — to judges at one of dozens of regional programs nationwide. It's free to enter, and regional winners advance to the National Symposium each spring. National awards include undergraduate tuition scholarships up to $12,000 for the top oral presentation, and cash awards for top posters in each of eight subject categories.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsScience · Engineering · Mathematics · Research

Logistics

Cost to youFree

Financial aidNot listed

StipendNot listed

FormatVaries

LengthRegional: 1-2 days; National Symposium: multi-day event each spring

WhereRegional host universities nationwide; national symposium location varies annually

Awards1st-place oral presentation: $12,000 tuition scholarship (2nd: $8,000, 3rd: $4,000); poster winners: $350-550 cash per category; ~$192,000 total awarded nationally.

Applying

DueSet by each of the regional symposia, typically Jan-March.

You submitSubmit an original STEM research paper to your regional JSHS symposium; regional winners advance to the National Symposium.

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