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Breakthrough Junior Challenge is sponsored by Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Foundation (founded by Julia and Yuri Milner). This is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students, aimed at celebrating scientists and generating excitement about the pursuit of science as a career. It awards prizes for past achievements in life sciences and encourages future accomplishments.
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Breakthrough Junior Challenge Breakthrough Junior Challenge Agree with Terms and Conditions Welcome to the 2026 Breakthrough Junior Challenge Applications are now OPEN! All applications and submission videos must be received by September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge Winner Check out her winning video here !
$250,000 Post-secondary scholarship The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students. It was founded in 2015 by Julia and Yuri Milner . Website Opens For Applications Application Submission Deadline You must submit your application and video no later than September 15 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA).
As part of your entry, you must score at least 5 other submissions by September 30 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA), during the Peer-to-Peer Review . You may be asked to score additional submissions as well. In this period, the Evaluation Panel will score and judge the top 75 submissions in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Rules.
Verification of Finalists In this period, Challenge staff will review and verify the submissions (up to 30) selected by the Evaluation Panel. The Popular Vote is your chance to participate in the voting for your favorite video. As a result of the Popular Vote, a Popular Vote Top Scorer and 7 Regional Champions will be named.
Announcement of Popular Vote Top Scorer & Posting of Finalists & Regional Champions Announcement The Finalists, Popular Vote and Regional Champions will be announced on this day. Artwork by Tatiana Plakhova
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Review official notice for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 Post-secondary scholarship; $50,000 Prize for your teacher; $100,000 Breakthrough Science Lab. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Breakthrough Junior Challenge is funded by Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Foundation (founded by Julia and Yuri Milner). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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