Sponsored by Society for Science
Up to $250,000
40 awards
November 5, 2026 (in 104 days)
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a research competition for high school seniors who submit an original research project for holistic review. The competition distributes $3.1 million in awards annually, with a top prize of $250,000; the STS 2027 competition awarded more than $1.8 million among its 40 finalists. Applications are submitted through the SmApply platform, with Top 300 Scholars and Top 40 Finalists announced in January and Finals Week held in March.
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Information last verified July 23, 2026.
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Scholarships of $100,000, $50,000, or $25,000 for students 18 or younger who complete significant original work in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy.
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Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates, covering 100% of tuition and fees for Florida Academic Scholars or 75% for Florida Medallion Scholars at public Florida colleges.