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Society for Science (sponsored by Regeneron)

Regeneron Science Talent Search

The country's best-known science research contest for high school seniors. The top 300 each get $2,000, and their school gets $2,000 more for STEM.

Amount
Top 300 scholars: $2,000 each, plus $2,000 to their high school for STEM. 40 finalists compete for awards up to $250,000
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Nov 5, 2026 (25 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opFor high school seniors with an original research project, from any high school or homeschool. Each of the top 300 also earns $2,000 for their school; a homeschool can name a nonprofit or local school district instead.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026on societyforscience.org
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How to apply

  1. Step 1: Finish an original research project
  2. Step 2: Line up recommendations
  3. Step 3: Homeschoolers: ask the Society to add your school and prepare a course transcript
  4. Step 4: Apply by November 5, 2026

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Homeschool programs are not eligible to receive school awards, but may designate a non-profit or local school district to receive the award funds.”
In the funder’s own words, from societyforscience.org, checked Oct 9, 2026.

Homeschooled students can enter: they ask the Society to add their school to the lookup and send a transcript of courses. The school award must support STEM education. All 40 finalists get a paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the final judging.

  • High school senior
  • Original independent research
  • Recommendations due with the application
  • Homeschoolers: transcript of courses

Timing

The 2027 application is open June 1 to November 5, 2026 (8 p.m. Eastern); recommendations are due the same day.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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