REC Foundation Online Challenges are an excellent way for students to stay engaged with their teams, broaden their STEM knowledge, and enhance their resumes. Plus, winning entries can earn prizes ranging from $100 VEX gift certificates to a coveted spot at the World Championships!
Submission Period: November 6, 2024 – January 29, 2025
Finalists Announced: March 7, 2025
Winners Announced: March 14, 2025
Exciting news! The 2025 Online Challenges will be released in early October.
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GET STARTED!Career Readiness Challenge - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
Career Readiness Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Career Readiness Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Drone Career Readiness Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| Aerial Drone Competition |
Drone Career Readiness Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| Aerial Drone Competition |
Community Award Sponsored by Google
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX U Robotics Competition |
Girl Powered Challenge Sponsored by Google - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
Girl Powered Challenge Sponsored by Google - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Girl Powered Challenge Sponsored by Google - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Girl Powered Challenge Sponsored by Google - College / University
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - University |
International Robotics Honor Society Service Award
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Aerial Drone Competition |
MathWorks FollowThePath Challenge
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Aerial Drone Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Photography Challenge - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
Photography Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Photography Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Photography Challenge - College/University
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - University |
Poster Design Challenge - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
Poster Design Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Poster Design Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Poster Design Challenge - College / University
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - University |
Reverse Engineering Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Reverse Engineering Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
STEM Research Challenge - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
STEM Research Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
Student Advocacy Award
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Aerial Drone Competition |
VEXcode VR Skills Challenge - Elementary School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition |
VEXcode VR Skills Challenge - Middle School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |
VEXcode VR Skills Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | VEX AI Competition - High School |
Asian Cultural Exchange (Asia Pacific Region teams only)
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX IQ Robotics Competition | VEX V5 Robotics Competition |