About this competition
eCYBERMISSION is a free, web-based STEM competition sponsored by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program for students in grades 6-9. Teams of 3-4 students (plus a Team Advisor) identify a problem in their community, then design and test a solution using scientific inquiry or engineering design.
Project topics span health & safety, robotics, alternate sources of energy, environment, and more. The structured rubric and emphasis on real-world community impact makes this an excellent first research-style competition for middle schoolers — much lower barrier than ISEF qualifiers.
Top teams advance through state, regional, and national levels. National winners receive up to $10,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds per student.
Season & deadlines
Team registration August-December. Submissions due late February. National competition events held virtually in June.
Season window: August through February.
Cost
Free — Free. All submissions are online.
Prizes & outcomes
Up to $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond per student for national winners. State + regional awards also include cash.