GENIUS Olympiad
- Feb 23
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Cost: Paid ($50 application fee; $500 participation fee per finalist); no financial aid available
Description: GENIUS Olympiad is an international high school project competition focusing on environmental issues. Students can submit projects in various disciplines, including science, art, short film, music, creative writing, robotics, business, speech, and coding. The competition aims to promote global understanding of environmental issues and encourages creative problem-solving among youth.
Dates: Applications open on October 15, 2024; submission deadline is March 8, 2025; finals held June 9–13, 2025
Grade Levels: Grades 8–12
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Location Requirements: None
Additional Info: Finalists are invited to present their projects at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. The event includes cultural activities, workshops, and optional trips to cities like Washington, D.C., and New York City.
