In Division B and Division C, each of the events are categorized into 5 different categories; Life, Personal & Social Science, Earth & Space Science, Physical Science & Chemistry, Technology & Engineering, and Inquiry & Nature of Science. A complete list of these events and their descriptions can be referenced below.

Division B & C Team Registration is now OPEN!

Team registration is open now through December 15th. Online registration is required. Each team has a maximum of 15 students. There is no minimum number of students per team. The maximum number of teams is two - prior to December 15, 2023.  Additional teams may be added on a space available basis beginning December 18, 2023.

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When K-6 students participate in the Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) experience, they gain first-hand exposure to STEM disciplines, build confidence, and prepare for future, higher-level STEM competitions!

ESO (Division A) team registration opens soon.

ESO Resources

Team Fees
Teams are required to pay fees in order to participate in Invitational, Regional, State, or National tournaments.
$225 for returning teams + $175 for each additional team per division
$175 for new teams OR schools that have not competed in the last five years

Regionals

Regional competitions serve to reduce the amount of teams competing at the state level.

States

At the state competition, the top teams in each region in a given state compete with each other. The state competition decides the team(s) that advance to the National Tournament. 

Nationals

The final contest in Science Olympiad is the best teams from across the country competing against each other. The competition is significantly harder than most state and regional competitions. Prizes and scholarships are awarded to the top scorers in each event. The National Tournament is typically held on a university campus, with teams either flying or driving in.

Tentative Timeline