Scholarship Prize

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science Original Source
Award

$2,000 - $250,000

Deadline

Nov 06, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers the nation's most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society's most urgent challenges. Each year, around 2,500 students enter Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study and full application for holistic review. The top 40 finalists are selected from 300 scholars and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards during Finals Week in Washington, D.C.

40 awards
Decision Scholars announced in January, Finalists announced later in January, Winners announced in March

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

research_proposal transcripts letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Applications are reviewed to select top 300 scholars, then top 40 finalists compete during Finals Week in Washington D.C. with in-person judging.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • networking
  • travel_support

Post-award obligations

  • present_findings