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Stripe (formerly BT Young Scientist), with the Dept. of Education, Ireland

Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE)

Post-primary students aged 12-19 submit a one-page proposal; ~500 projects are selected from thousands to exhibit at the four-day RDS event in Dublin, competing across five categories for hundreds of prizes including Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Science Technology Research STEM Innovation Social Science

Who it is for

  • Second-level students aged 12-19 across Ireland
  • Primary and third-level students not eligible
  • Projects entered in one of five categories

What students gain

  • Hundreds of prizes incl. a €10,000 top award
  • Four-day public showcase at the RDS
  • National 'Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year' title

Application steps

  1. Write a one-page proposal (max 500 words)
  2. Submit proposal and forms online before the September deadline
  3. If qualified, prepare project book/board/video and exhibit in January