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TEAMS (Technology Student Association)
Competition · Technology Student Association (TSA)TEAMS has teams of four to six students tackle a real-world engineering theme through four components: a research essay, a hands-on design/build challenge, a 40-question multiple-choice engineering exam, and a mathematical-modeling exam. Teams compete in a state competition window each winter; top-scoring teams nationally are invited to the National TEAMS Competition, held alongside the National TSA Conference. TSA membership is not required to enter, though TSA chapters get a discount.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsEngineering · Mathematics
Logistics
Cost to you$300-500 per school (not per student); 10% discount for TSA-affiliated chapters
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNot listed
FormatVaries
WhereState competition site varies; National Conference June 23-27, 2027 in Orlando, FL
AwardsCertificates and awards for state and national winners.
Applying
OpensOpened Aug 17
DueState competition registration closes January 8, 2027; state events Jan 13-Feb 20
You submitA teacher registers the school (TSA chapter membership not required, per tsaweb.org) and fields a team of 4-6 students.