Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

Competition · Toshiba America / National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

A team competition where 2-4 students, guided by a teacher or mentor, design a vision of a future technology and the science behind it. It's free to enter online, and national first-place teams each choose between a $10,000 Series EE Savings Bond, $5,000 cash, or a $5,000 contribution to a 529 education plan; national finalists also get a trip to Washington, D.C. Regional winners receive a technology prize for each student.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsScience · Technology · Engineering · Innovation

Selectivity~200 Honorable Mention teams and 8 National Finalist teams nationally each year.

Logistics

Cost to youFree

Financial aidNot listed

StipendNot listed

FormatOnline

WhereProject work is remote; National Finalists travel to Washington, D.C. for the Awards Weekend

AwardsNational 1st place (4 teams): $10,000 Series EE Savings Bond, $5,000 cash, or $5,000 to a 529 plan per student; 2nd place (4 teams): $5,000 Series EE Savings Bond, $2,500 cash, or $2,500 to a 529 plan per student; 8 national finalist teams get a D.C. trip.

Applying

DueTeam registration and entry deadline: 8:00 PM ET, January 27, 2027.

You submitForm a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/mentor, register online, and submit your technology vision and supporting materials by the entry deadline.

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