Breakthrough Junior Challenge

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global video competition for students to create original three-minute videos that explain a scientific concept in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, or Mathematics. It is open to students aged 13 to 18 from around the world. Winners receive major prizes including a college scholarship, awards for an inspiring teacher, and resources for the winner's school; additional recognition is given for a Space Exploration Champion. Submissions are judged by an evaluation panel and include a public "Popular Vote" stage.

$250,000 college scholarship for the winner; $50,000 for the winning student's science teacher; a $100,000 science lab for the winner's school; opportunity to attend a rocket launch for Space Exploration Champion.

Open to all students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe.

Create and submit an original video up to three minutes long explaining a scientific concept; competitors also participate in peer-to-peer assessment. Public "Popular Vote" occurs for top videos.