Thank you for your interest, but the competition ended on Feb 15, 2022 11:45:00 PM .
(UTC -06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Scholarship Prize
Renewable each year for 4 years
1st place
Full Tuition Scholarship
2nd place
$23,000 Scholarship
3rd place
$18,000 Scholarship
*Open internationally to secondary students in their junior or senior year (3rd or 4th year)
Special Bonus Categories
Increasing gender diversity in the sciences
Example: a summer camp at our campus for girls interested in Physics.
Mitigating climate change or helping the environment
Example: decreasing air pollution, carbon capture, ocean protection, improving water quality, etc..
Wellness or physical fitness
Example: more dance classes in schools, more recesses, more outdoor time for students, fitness trails, senior playgrounds, etc..
Improving quality of life in Evansville, Indiana’s Promise Zone
Example: Making sure everyone in town is a 10 minute walk or short bus ride away from healthy food.
Some of these ideas could fit into more than one division. For example, a senior outdoor playground could be both in "Wellness or Fitness" or "Evansville's Promise Zone" if you recommend the playground in the Zone. You will need to choose which one best represents your idea.
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Submission Requirements
Instructions on how to submit your idea will be emailed to you after you register.
Round 1
Submit an up to 2 minute video about your idea (reminder, individual entries only).
Round 2
You will deliver a 5 minute pitch to judges for your division.
Virtual support offered monthly
The University of Evansville will be hosting virtual trainings, identifying the costs of your idea, and more. All registered students will receive information about these trainings. Check the timeline for dates - the first is on December 18th. We will also connect you to our students and faculty who can provide feedback. We are here to help you succeed!