Prizing

This year's finalists could receive the following prizes:

Grand Prize Winner

• $25,000

• Title of “America’s Top Young Scientist”

• A one-of-a-kind destination trip

Two Runner-Up Prizes

• $1,000

• A one-of-a-kind destination trip

Honorable Mention (total of 7 awarded)

• $1,000

• $500 for a unique adventure

Improving Lives Award

• A one-of-a-kind destination trip