General Information Needed

• Applicant's Name
• Applicant's Email Address
• Applicant's Date of Birth — If under 13, parental consent will be emailed to continue.
• U.S. State or U.S. Territory of residence
• School Name
• City/Town where the school is located
• School ZIP Code
• Student Applicant's Phone Number — If the student doesn't have a phone, use a parent/guardian number.
• Grade Level for the 2025–2026 school year

Project-Specific Information

• Title of Project
• Festival Themes (choose up to two): Aerospace Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Future Food, Health & Medicine, Powering the Planet, Tech for Good
• Objective or Purpose — outline the project’s main goals (max 600 characters).
• Abstract — a concise summary (max 1,500 characters).
• Research Question or Hypothesis — precise, focused, with context (max 600 characters).
• Sources, References, and Acknowledgments (max 1,500 characters).

PDF Project Submission

• Maximum of 3 pages
• Minimum of 12 pt font
• Sketches, charts, graphs, images, etc. are acceptable
• Do not include names or faces in your submission

Special Award Consideration

See Special Awards