American Rocketry Challenge 2027 (middle and high school student rocket competition)
Aerospace Industries Association and National Association of Rocketry
- Type
- Competition
- Field
- Engineering
- Where
- Abroad · In person (finals)
- When
- 15 May 2027
- Length
- About 1 week
- Apply by
- 6 Dec 2026
- Cost
- No registration fee mentioned on the page
- Perks
- Cash awards for National Finalists; Rocket Reels and Mission Debriefing challenges share $4,500 each; Launchpad League $3,000
The world's largest student rocket competition: teams design, build and launch rockets and qualifying teams reach the National Finals for cash awards (side challenges share $4,500, $4,500 and $3,000). Open to: middle and high school students; the exact grade levels and country rules are in the 2027 rules document linked on the page. Worth it for hands-on aerospace engineering experience; the finals venue is not named on the page.
Scout lists details from the organiser's own page. Check dates and eligibility there before you apply.