Prompts: In less than 700 words, write an essay that examines the vital contribution of engineers in responding to the pandemic.

Deadline: February 1, 2027

Award: Up to $500

Theme: Historical and Cultural Legacies of Latinos in Texas History

Prompt: Write an essay focusing on a prominent or relatively unknown Latino individual, organization or movement in Texas history. How has the subject of the essay positively and significantly influenced today's Latino communities? 

Deadline: February 14, 2025

Award: Will be eligible to apply for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships

Theme: African Americans in Texas: Past and Present

Prompt: Write an essay focusing on individuals or groups who are not well-known figures but who have made positive, significant contributions to African American history or culture in Texas. Students should look first to their local communities for possible essay topics.

Award: Will be eligible to apply for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships

Deadline: February 14, 2025

Description: The Challenge invites high school and college students and to use the TRI P2 Search Tool to identify a TRI facility that has reported implementing source reduction practices and tell a compelling story about how those practices or techniques benefit the business and positively impact communities and the environment.

Award: up to $5,000 

Deadline: February 17, 2023

Prompt: Write an essay (500 words) about what you think about beliefs and challenges of a non-violet, democratic society.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: Febuary 27, 2023

Theme: "The Sixth Extinction" 

Description: Create awareness about endangered species. Students must create a piece of artwork that highlights the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction. 

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: March 6, 2023

Prompt: Read Anthem by Ayn Rand and answer one out of the three prompts, located on the website, with a word count between 600 and 1,200 

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: April 27, 2023

Theme: "One Humanity, Many Genomes"

Prompt: Write an essay explaining what "one humanity, many genomes" means to you.

Award: Up to $1,000 + $1,000 genetics materials grant

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Theme: "I am grateful for..."

Decription: Taking a step back to think about what we’re grateful for can be a great way to take care of our mental health and refocus on what’s most important. Our theme this year encourages you to share what you appreciate most.

Award: up to $30,000 + $50,000 technology package for your school + have your doodle displayed on Google.com for one day.

Deadline: March 7, 2023

Description: Create and wear your original prom wear using Duck® Brand Duct Tape and/or Duck® Brand Crafting Tape. 

Award: Up to $10,000 

Deadline: June 8th, 2023

Theme: Transformation

Prompt: Write an essay reflecting on what Transformation means to you, why it is an important Law of Life, how you learned the trait, and how they have changed their behavior to live up to that law.

Award: Up to $250

Deadline: March 5, 2023