Competition · In person · Regional hubs across ~19 US states

BEST Robotics

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Robotics is a free, six-week robotics competition for middle and high school students across roughly 19 US states.

Open

About

Teams receive an unassembled kit of raw materials and electronics at a regional kickoff and must design, build, program, and market a robot using only kit contents, culminating in head-to-head game-day matches judged alongside an engineering notebook, marketing presentation, and team exhibit. It has run for more than two decades and charges no participation fee.

What you can win

Game-day, engineering notebook, exhibit, and sportsmanship awards; hub winners advance to regional finals

Who can apply

International students: Can't apply

The eligibility section is very general and refers to 'registered student teams' and 'eligibility requirements specified for each season or competition' without providing specific age or grade details.

What it takes

EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed
PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format: In person
Where: Regional hubs across ~19 US states
How competitive: Open