High School Research Competition Application

Presenters will compete for a full-tuition scholarship to Adelphi University, along with additional scholarship opportunities.

After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed and selected students will be contacted via email with next steps and additional details about the presentation process. You may complete the application in one sitting or return later to finish—just be sure that all required materials are submitted by Wednesday, April 1.

Here’s what you need to submit:

1. Project Proposal (Required)

500–750 words

Tell us about your project, which will be a poster presentation. Your proposal should include:

• Your topic and main question or idea
• Why this topic matters (to you or to others)
• How do you plan to explore or create your project
• What you hope to learn, discover, or create
• Why your project would be a good fit for Adelphi’s Scholarship and Research Conference

Think of this as explaining your idea to someone who’s interested but doesn’t know your project yet.

2. Academic Snapshot (Required)

Submit one of the following:

• An unofficial transcript

Your academic information is reviewed in context and is not used as a cutoff.

3. Mentor Recommendation (Required)

A teacher, counselor, or mentor should provide a brief recommendation for you. The recommendation should confirm the following:

• You are currently a high school junior
• The project is primarily your own work
• You are prepared to complete the project

Mentors are welcome to include any additional thoughts about your work, skills or readiness.

4. Optional Supplement (Optional)

You may include one optional item if you’d like:

• A short abstract (up to 250 words)
• A visual sample or creative excerpt
• A brief video (up to 2 minutes) explaining your project

Optional materials are not required to be selected or to win an award.