Science Olympiad Founders' Scholarships
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This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.
- Award
- The Science Olympiad USA Foundation describes five $10,000 Founders’ Scholarships annually. The latest 2026 rules describe them as one-time awards paid to the college after enrollment; 2027 payment terms are not yet published.
- Deadline
- The Foundation lists spring as the annual application period and May for award announcements. Exact class-of-2027 application dates have not been posted.
- How to apply
- The latest round requires the student to submit one final online entry personally, answering three questions with a maximum of 1,000 characters each. No one may submit on the student’s behalf; coaches may verify participation.
- What you'll need
- A short essay or statement
- Who can apply
- Latest round: class of 2026 graduating high school seniors on a registered U.S. Division C Science Olympiad team during the 2025-26 season. Confirm class of 2027 eligibility when the next application is published.
- Good to know
- The official scholarship page has moved to /programs/scholarships.
- Details
- STEMTeam entry