Expert Overview
~300
Format
Judging Format
Grade Eligibility
Geographic Eligibility
Discipline
Deadline
Entries
Percent Awarded
Important Dates
Application open
September 1, 2026
Application deadline
October 27, 2026
Educator Endorsements
November 5, 2026
Registration Cost
Must be 13+ at account creation; requires parent/guardian approval (or be 18+); must be an AiC Community member; must attend school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, or a U.S. overseas military base; National Award requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency (or substantial presence test) plus a Tax ID/SSN; National Award Winners may not win again.
~3,000
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