To encourage young scientists, the Aerospace Industries Association has brought a wonderful contest named the American Rocketry Challenge. This is the world’s largest rocket contest that provides nearly 5,000 students nationwide the chance to compete each year. The contest is made possible for all middle and high school students who have good scientific skills. It will allow them to design, build, and launch model rockets and gain hands-on experience solving engineering problems.
This exciting contest motivates students to pursue aerospace as a career. The contest is aimed at building a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It includes designing and building a model rocket. This year, all the participants with their team will have to complete a challenge of sending their rockets up 800 feet and then landing them safely within 41-43 seconds after liftoff. Participants will be provided with mentors who will teach them everything they need to know about rocketry. This contest will help students showcase their talent in the field of aerospace design and engineering as well as make some quick money that will help them cover their educational expenses.
Aerospace Industries Association is a reputed American aircraft engineering company. It was founded in 1919 with the mission of advocate for policies and investments that keep our country strong bolster our capacity to innovate and spur economic growth. It is headquartered in Arlington County, Virginia. It also represents manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, and material, etc.
Brief Description
Please go through this table to get quick information about this contest:
| Organization | Aerospace Industries Association |
| Educational Level | Middle and high school students |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Arlington County |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | December 1, 2020 |
| Application Fee | $125 |
| Requirements | N/A |
Who May Be Eligible?
Fulfil these given requirements to be eligible for competing in this contest:
- Applicants must be middle and high school students;
- Candidates should be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
How to Apply
All interested students can register through the online portal of the American Rocketry Challenge.
Benefits
The winner will receive a big trophy, $20,000 for their team, $1,000 for his/her school, and the chance to represent the United States on the international stage. Teams that qualify for the American Rocketry Challenge National Finals in May will win a part of over $100,000 in prizes. The top 25 teams each year receive an invitation to compete in NASA’s Student Launch Initiative.
Application Deadline
Apply by December 1, 2020.
