Prizes
- $250,000 Post-secondary scholarship
- $50,000 Prize for your
teacher - $100,000 Breakthrough
Science Lab
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual, global science video competition for high-school students.
It was founded in 2015 by Julia and Yuri Milner.
Timeline
April 1
Website Opens For ApplicationsJune 25
Application Submission DeadlineYou must submit your application and video no later than June 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA).
June 27 – July 10
Peer-To-Peer ReviewAs part of your entry, you must score at least 5 other submissions by July 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA), during the Peer-to-Peer Review. You may be asked to score additional submissions as well.
July 10 – July 17
Administrative ReviewJuly 18 – August 13
Evaluation Panel ReviewIn this period, the Evaluation Panel will score and judge the top 75 submissions in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Rules.
August 14 – September 4
Verification of FinalistsIn this period, Challenge staff will review and verify the submissions (up to 30) selected by the Evaluation Panel.
September 5 – 20
Popular Vote ChallengeThe Popular Vote is your chance to participate in the voting for your favorite video. As a result of the Popular Vote, a Popular Vote Top Scorer and 7 Regional Champions will be named.
September 21
Announcement of Popular Vote Top Scorer & Posting of Finalists & Regional Champions AnnouncementThe Finalists, Popular Vote and Regional Champions will be announced on this day.
TBD
Announcement of Winner