Prizes and Awards

Teams competing in the American Rocketry Challenge have the chance to win a part of over $100,000 in prizes! From the National Finals to our virtual Marketing and Presentation Competitions, read on to see all the ways you can win.

Competition Prizes

National Finals Prizes

1st Place: $20,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

2^nd Place: $15,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

3^rd Place: $12,500 for the team, $1,000 for the school

4^th Place: $10,000 for the team, $1,000 for the school

5^th Place: $7,500 for the team, $1,000 for the school

6th Place: $3,500 for the team, $500 for the school

7th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

8th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

9th Place: $2,500 for the team, $500 for the school

10th Place: $1,500 for the team, $500 for the school

Best First Time Finalist: $2,500.00 for the best team who is competing in the National Finals for the first time, $500 for the school.

Marketing Competition

1st Place: $3,000 for the team, custom logo and poster by 2046 Design, and custom merch featuring your team’s new logo

2nd Place: $1,500 for the team

Learn more about the Marketing Competition

Presentation Competition

1st Place: $3,000 for the team

2nd Place: $1,500 for the team

Best First Time Team: $500 for the best performing team which has never competed in the American Rocketry Challenge before.

Learn more about the Presentation Competition

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