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2026 Scholarship Application

Every year NYSOMA awards a number of academic scholarships ($1,000) to New York OMers, who are graduating High School or are in their freshman year of College.

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Each year, Odyssey of the Mind participants employ aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the design of solutions to Odyssey’s unique problems.

 

Your challenge is to show how you and your team have used aspects of STEAM to solve Odyssey problems via unique dramatic performances or solution elements (e.g. building props, costumes, scenery or devices).

Explain how the combination of engineering and artistic design principles were vital components of your team’s solutions.

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Your STEAM-powered Odyssey

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Wow us with your creativity, explaining how aspects of STEAM

helped you address one or more long-term problems!

 

We are looking for video submissions that are creative, memorable and really do an effective job of showing how Odyssey addresses STEAM.

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  1. (40 points) Create a 3–5-minute, shareable, video that shows how you and your team have aspects of STEAM to solve Odyssey problems in unique and creative performances or solution elements.

  2. (10 points) Create an impactful 30-second version of your video that could be shown at State Finals. 

  3. (20 points) Detail how aspects of STEAM have helped you address one or more long-term problems in your Odyssey career.

  4. (10 points) Explain how the combination of engineering and artistic design principles were vital components of your team’s solutions.

  5. (20 points) Provide supporting information for your application.

    • A 200-word short biographical sketch that includes where you are from, your Odyssey experience, your plans for life post-high school (College, major), and the best things you have gained from participating in Odyssey.

    • A "Head Shot" for use in publicizing your submission.

    • Answer "Other than being on a team, what else have you done to help the Odyssey program in your school or region?"

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Deadline for submissions is March 1st 2026, by 11:59pm.

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To apply, fill out the form below....

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Applications will be opened December 24th 2025 

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Provide URLs to your video submissions. Make sure they are shareable!​​

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Submission of an application grants NYSOMA permission to use the submitted materials (text, photo and videos) for publication in print and online media or for any other lawful use.

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