Now Open 2026 Competition Applications Are Now Being Accepted Apply Before May 19 →
2026 Competition Now Open
PER · RIGOR · ET · INTEGRITATEM · AD · PROGRESSUM · ✦ · NEWTON · AWARDS · MMXXVI · ✦ ·
N Est. 2026

Per Rigor et Integritatem ad Progressum

"Through Rigor and Integrity toward Progress"

Where Young Minds Shape the Future

The Newton Awards recognizes exceptional student innovators
advancing science, technology, and human progress.

2026
Timeline

Mark every milestone. From the moment enrollment opens to your first session in the Newton Honors Community — here is the full arc of the 2026 competition year.

April 1, 2026
Enrollment Opens
Applications accepted
May 10, 2026
Accommodation Deadline
Last day for acc. requests
May 19, 2026
Application Deadline
All submissions due
September 19, 2026
Competition Day
Presentations & judging
October 19, 2026
NHC Invitations
Newton Honors Society enrollment
November 2026
First NHC Session
Newton Honors Community begins

A platform built for the exceptional

We provide a rigorous, prestigious, and inclusive platform for students to showcase their most ambitious ideas — evaluated by the experts who matter most.

Rigorous Evaluation

Projects are judged by leading experts from academia, industry, and research institutions using a multi-stage review process.

Inclusive by Design

From neurodiverse accommodations to financial support, we ensure every talented student can compete on equal footing.

Recognized Excellence

Newton Award recipients gain access to scholarships, the Newton Honors Society, and a prestigious alumni network spanning every major industry.

Ready to compete for 2026?

Applications close May 19, 2026 — secure your spot before the deadline.