Scholarship

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Global video competition with a $250,000 top scholarship.

Detail	Information
Award	$250,000 college scholarship
Provider	Breakthrough Prize Foundation
Typical deadline	June
Eligible grade levels	grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Category	STEM, merit-based, writing

Who qualifies

Students ages 13-18 who make a short science communication video.

How to apply

1. Open the official Breakthrough Prize Foundation application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Breakthrough Junior Challenge worth?

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge awards $250,000 college scholarship. Amounts are set by Breakthrough Prize Foundation and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Breakthrough Junior Challenge deadline?

The typical deadline is June. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge?

Students ages 13-18 who make a short science communication video.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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