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http:\/\/www.youngscientistchallenge.com\/registrations\/enterNow.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

PRIZES:<\/p>\n

\u00a0Up to 51 State Merit Prizes: Each state merit award winner will receive: a 3M innovation prize. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each State Merit prize is $299.<\/p>\n

\u00a010 Finalist Prizes: All 10 finalists shall win the following:
\n\u00a0Participation in the Summer Mentorship Program as described in Section 7 above.
\n\u00a0A pocket video camera to document their summer mentorship program, ARV $299.
\n\u00a0Support to create a blog for posting their innovation diary which will include notes, videos, images-any and all documentation in support of their bid for the Final Event. There is no retail value ascribed to this educational opportunity.
\n\u00a0A trip to St. Paul, MN to compete in Final Event for the Grand Prize (as defined below). Trip includes: hotel accommodations for 2 or 3 nights as determined by Sponsor for the finalist and his\/her parent or legal guardian (one standard room of double occupancy) at a hotel selected by Sponsor; roundtrip coach airfare for the finalist and his\/her parent or legal guardian from a major airport nearest the finalist’s home (airport and airlines selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion); ground transportation to and from the airport and to and from the Final Event; select activities; and select meals. Meals shall consist of 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Travel dates will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Gratuities and incidental expenses not included. The parent\/legal guardian of winner is responsible for any necessary travel authorizations and for any travel insurance. Actual value will vary depending upon point of departure, location of Final Event, and other contingencies. Any differences between actual costs and ARV will not be awarded. Finalist and parent \/ guardian must travel together on the same itinerary. If finalist resides within a 100-mile radius of St. Paul, MN, Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to provide ground transportation in lieu of air transportation and no compensation or substitution will be provided for difference in prize value. All other expenses not specified herein are the winner’s sole responsibility. Air carriers, hotels and other transportation will be selected by Sponsor. Travel, accommodations and activities are subject to availability and certain restrictions. Trip must be taken at time determined by Sponsor or the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. ARV of each Trip is $2,050.00; actual value will be determined by winner’s residence and seasonal rates.
\n\u00a0$1,000.00 cash, awarded as a check made payable to the finalist*;
\n\u00a0A Contest medal selected by Sponsor;
\n\u00a0The opportunity, at Sponsor’s option, to participate in future Contest-related promotional events.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Six Second Prizes: Each Second Prize Winner will receive the following:
\n\u00a0“Excitations” for a $500 excursion, subject to terms at https:\/\/discovery.excitations.com\/about\/terms<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Three Runner-Up Prizes: Each Runner-Up Winner will receive the following:
\n\u00a0A trip from Discovery Student Adventures, ARV $3,850. All trip details and restrictions will be determined by Sponsor and disclosed at the time of award notification.<\/p>\n

\u00a0One Grand Prize*: The Grand Prize winner will receive the following:
\n\u00a0$25,000.00 cash, awarded as a check made payable to the winner;
\n\u00a0A trip from Discovery Student Adventures, ARV $3,850. All trip details and restrictions will be determined by Sponsor and disclosed at the time of award notification.
\n\u00a0A Contest trophy selected by Sponsor, and
\n\u00a0The title of “America’s Top Young Scientist 2013”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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