DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition

This competition is for students enrolled in grades 6 through 12. To qualify for this competition, applicants must be attending a public, private, or home school in the United States, Canada, or one of their territories. Students enrolled in Department of Defense schools are also eligible. Students graduating from high school before 2015 are not eligible. Previous winners of the DuPont Challenges are eligible. To apply, applicants must submit an essay between 700 and 1,000 words on one of four science-related topics. Prizes are awarded in the form of savings bonds. See website for more details.

Award: $200-$5000

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2015

More info: http://thechallenge.dupont.com/