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The first place winner of STS is awarded a \$100,000 four-year scholarship. The second place winner receives \$75,000, and the third place winner \$50,000. The fourth through sixth place winners each receive \$25,000. The seventh through tenth place winners each receive \$20,000. | The first place winner of STS is awarded a \$100,000 four-year scholarship. The second place winner receives \$75,000, and the third place winner \$50,000. The fourth through sixth place winners each receive \$25,000. The seventh through tenth place winners each receive \$20,000. | ||
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Revision as of 11:18, 3 November 2022
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (formerly known as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search and the Intel Science Talent Search), or simply the STS, is the USA's oldest science competition and most prestigious research competition, begun in 1942, with a top prize of a $250,000 scholarship.
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Process
Approximately 1900 American high school seniors enter Regeneron STS annually with self-created projects on various sciences. 300 semifinalists are selected, and then 40 finalists.
Prizes
The prizes for the finalists are:
- A chance to interact with famous modern scientists.
- A trip to Washington, D.C.
- A new laptop computer with an Intel card.
- $5,000 from the Intel Foundation.
- A chance to display research at the National Academy of Sciences.
- An opportunity to meet with government officials.
The first place winner of STS is awarded a $100,000 four-year scholarship. The second place winner receives $75,000, and the third place winner $50,000. The fourth through sixth place winners each receive $25,000. The seventh through tenth place winners each receive $20,000.
