Competition · In person · Rotating host state (2026 nationals hosted by Maryland MESA, Baltimore, MD)
MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition (NEDC)
The MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition (NEDC) is the national capstone event for state MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) programs, open only to student teams that are active members of a MESA-affiliated club.
About
Teams of 2-4 middle or high school students apply human-centered design and basic coding (e.g. Arduino) to a community-challenge project, first competing at state MESA Day events before top teams advance to national finals each June. It is organized by the MESA USA national alliance of state MESA programs.
What you can win
National design competition awards judged on prototype, notebook, and presentation
Who can apply
- International students
- Can't apply
The website mentions 'middle and high school MESA teams' but does not specify grade ranges for the competition itself, nor does it provide specific eligibility rules for individual participants.
What it takes
- PortfolioNeeded
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
Details
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Rotating host state (2026 nationals hosted by Maryland MESA, Baltimore, MD)
- How competitive
- Selective
Similar programs
Browse allCompetition · In person
Princeton University Mathematics Competition (PUMaC)
$100to attend
No date posted
Competition · In person
MMATHS (Math Majors of America Tournament for High Schools)
Cost not listed
Closes Mar 20
