Contests
Do you have an eye for design? Perhaps you would rather compete in an essay contest sponsored by IJAS? Either way, the Illinois Junior Academy of Science offers something for every student! All students whose schools are members of IJAS are eligible to participate in the contests below, in addition to the traditional poster and paper sessions.
Artistic Design Contests
IJAS Decal Design Contest Flyer V2.pdfDecal Design Contest
The Decal Design Contest is now live! The deadline has been extended to March 9, 2024 and additional information including rules, the submission form, and the prompt can be accessed here.
IJAS T-Shirt Design Contest Flier - Updated.pdfT-Shirt Design Contest
The T-Shirt and Brochure Design Contest is now open! The deadline has been extended to March 9, 2024 and additional information including rules, the submission form, and the prompt can be accessed here.
Essay Contest
IJAS Essay Contest Flyer.pdfEssay Contest Information
For students who prefer to show their creativity through their writing, the IJAS Essay Contest gives students the opportunity to explore a topic of their choosing in an essay related to the 2023–2024 essay theme “Innovate and Aggregate.” This document contains additional information including the rules, submission form, and presentation details regarding the essay contest.
Scholarship
IJAS also offers scholarship opportunities to current high school seniors! The deadline to apply is April 8, 2024. More information can be found here.
President's Grant
President's Grant Info & Form