About the competition
The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Winners receive up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to do independent research with a PhD mentor.
Top students are invited to the Lumiere Research Symposium and Gala Dinner at the University of Oxford in July 2027, keynoted by two Nobel Laureates in Physics.
Free Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026.
Top students are invited to the Lumiere Research Symposium and Gala Dinner at the University of Oxford in July 2027, keynoted by two Nobel Laureates in Physics.
Free Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026.
Prize
Mixed/Other
Up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships + a dinner at Oxford University with 2 Nobel Laureates
Deadline
December 20, 2026
in 1 month
Eligibility
High school Students
Open worldwide unless noted.
