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Applications are now open for the 2024 Breakthrough Junior Challenge Global Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students.
To take part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, create a short video (2:00 – two minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of these fields:
Your film can take any form you like: animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than standing in front of a blackboard talking.
Prize
If your video is chosen as the Winner, you will receive
Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 are welcome
You can take part in this year’s Challenge as long as you’re:
We welcome submissions in English from anyone of those ages, including homeschooled students, students with disabilities, and students from all over the world. For additional details, check out the Rules.
The videos will be judged according to the following criteria:
Click on the link to the application website to sign up for the competition.
To apply, fill in the forms here, answer a short questionnaire about yourself, your school and your chosen Challenge topic, and submit your completed video.
Apply for Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2024 Global Competition