S.-T. Yau High School Science Award (China)
The S.-T. Yau High School Science Award is an international science innovation competition for secondary school students, founded by mathematician Shing-Tung Yau and hosted by Tsinghua University. Participants work individually or in teams (1-3 students) with mentors to submit research reports across six disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and Economic and Financial Modeling.
Program details
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
- Dates
- Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Program type
- Competition
- Duration
- Approximately 6 months (Registration/submission July-Sept, finals in December)
- Attendance
- Not specified
Eligibility
Open to secondary school students globally. Participants must be high school students at the time of registration. For the mainland China division, entrants must be students at mainland China high schools. Teams are limited to 1-3 students from the same school; cross-school teams are not allowed.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Not specified
Student projects
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