Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a free, individual STEM competition for students in grades 9-12 sponsored by the Department of Defense. Students submit their original, independent research to compete for over $400,000 in scholarships and cash awards at the regional and national level.
JSHS is open to students across the United States and territories and at DoDEA schools worldwide. JSHS promotes STEM research and experimentation for high school students, recognizes their achievements, and opens the door to STEM careers. Learn more at www.jshs.org!
Competition Process
Students will first find their competing region at www.jshs.org/students/find-your-region. They will then submit their original, independent research via a written report. Top submissions will then be selected and invited to compete at the associated Regional Symposium. The top five participants at each Regional Symposium will be invited to compete at the National Symposium. Of these five, the top two will be invited to present at the oral competitions to compete for undergraduate scholarships and the third through fifth place scorers will present posters to compete for cash awards. The National Symposium is an in-person, all-expenses paid event.Judging Criteria
Students must be in grades 9 - 12 and be U.S. Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents to be eligible to compete in JSHS. For the most updated core rules of JSHS competition, score sheets, and current competition category disciplines and sub-disciplines, please visit www.jshs.org/national-symposium/rules-categories.Participate
Website: www.jshs.org
Managing Organization: National Science Teaching Association
Eligibility:
9-12 grade students
9-12 grade students