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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2026 Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, DoD Dependents Schools – Europe, DoD Dependents Schools – Pacific, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virtual, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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For high school students, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an opportunity to compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. Students also get access to hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking. LEARN MORE

High School Internships Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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Spend your summer in a university research lab or one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique internship opportunity. Experience firsthand the innovation and research driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. LEARN MORE

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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For kindergarten through sixth graders, Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Throughout the week, children rotate through various modules that encourage them to work together, seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century skills. LEARN MORE

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas

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For middle and high school students, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program that takes place at participating U.S. Army Research Centers and Laboratories. GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they can attain the appropriate academic training. LEARN MORE

AEOP Teacher Fellowships

Army STEM Teacher Fellowships provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating U.S. Army Laboratories and Centers. This enriching reinforces teachers’ content knowledge through research experience and interactions with U.S. Army and DoD scientists and engineers. Teachers can translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students. LEARN MORE

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

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eCYBERMISSION is a free, virtual STEM competition for 6-9 grade students that promotes teamwork, self-discovery, and the real-life applications of STEM. Students form teams of 2-4, led by an adult Team Advisor, and select a problem in their community to investigate with science or solve with engineering. LEARN MORE

We’re excited to announce that JSHS has officially returned!

Our website is currently being updated to reflect the latest information. Please check back soon as we roll out updates – more details are on the way.

If you are inquiring about your scholarship payment, please email admin@jshs.org.

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a DoW-sponsored STEM program (U.S. Office of the Secretary of War and the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) which promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.

JSHS regional and national symposia are held during the academic year and reach more than 8,000 high school students and teachers throughout the United States; all U.S. Territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands); and the Department of War Schools in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Puerto Rico. Students must first participate in one of 49 regional symposia, where they compete for selection to present at the National JSHS each year.

JSHS is administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).

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JSHS

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2026 Check Eligibility

High School Internships Check Eligibility

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility

AEOP Teacher Fellowships

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

We’re excited to announce that JSHS has officially returned!

Our website is currently being updated to reflect the latest information. Please check back soon as we roll out updates – more details are on the way.

If you are inquiring about your scholarship payment, please email admin@jshs.org.

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