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 3, 2025
Winners Announced: March 14, 2025
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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 |
Build Instruction Guide - 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 Robotics Competition |
Build Instruction Guide - College
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
China Cultural Exchange (China mainland 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 |
Community Challenge, presented 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 |
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 |
Game 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 |
Game 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 |
Game 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 Robotics Competition |
Game Design Challenge - College
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
Girl Powered STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented 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 STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented 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 STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented 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 Robotics Competition |
Girl Powered STEM Spotlight Challenge, presented by Google - College
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
International Robotics Honor Society Service Award - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Aerial Drone Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
Marketing 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 |
Marketing 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 Robotics Competition |
Marketing Challenge - College
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
STEM Advocacy Challenge - High School
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Aerial Drone Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |
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 |
VEXcode VR Virtual 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 Virtual 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 Virtual 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 Robotics Competition |
Workforce Readiness Challenge, presented by the ARM Institute - 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 Robotics Competition |
Workforce Readiness Challenge, presented by the ARM Institute - College
Grade Level Requirements
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College / University | No Grade Level Restrictions |
Program Requirements
| VEX U Robotics Competition | VEX AI Robotics Competition |