Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
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REC Foundation Online Challenge Submissions Are Now Closed

The submission period for the 2024-2025 REC Foundation Online Challenges has ended. Thank you to all teams who participated this season. We appreciate your hard work, creativity, and dedication to STEM.

Next Steps:

  • Finalists Announced: March 3, 2025
  • Winners Announced: March 14, 2025

Winning submissions may receive prizes ranging from $100 VEX gift certificates to qualification spots at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Interested in Judging?

We are still accepting volunteers to help judge the REC Foundation Online Challenges! It's a short time commitment and can be done from the comfort of your home! Sign up here (must be 18 or older).

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Drone Career Readiness Challenge - Middle School

Opens: Wed, Nov 6, 2024 12:00 AM CST
Closes: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 4:00 PM CST

Grade Level Requirements
Elementary School Middle School High School College / University No Grade Level Restrictions
Program Requirements
Aerial Drone Competition
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Drone Career Readiness Challenge - High School

Opens: Wed, Nov 6, 2024 12:00 AM CST
Closes: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 4:00 PM CST

Grade Level Requirements
Elementary School Middle School High School College / University No Grade Level Restrictions
Program Requirements
Aerial Drone Competition
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International Robotics Honor Society Service Award - High School

Opens: Wed, Nov 6, 2024 12:00 AM CST
Closes: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 4:00 PM CST

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
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STEM Advocacy Challenge - High School

Opens: Wed, Nov 6, 2024 12:00 AM CST
Closes: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 4:00 PM CST

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
Learn more...