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The 2025 Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest submission period is now closed.

Spread the word about the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest with these social media posts, videos, promotional content, and more!



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Curiosity

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The Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is now accepting entries! U.S. high school students, this is your chance to win a cash prize!

See how to enter at the link in our bio.

 

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Are you a U.S. high school student? Got an eye on a career in science? The #EyeOnTheFuture Teen Video Contest is calling your name! Enter to win a cash prize! Team up or go solo and create a video in one of three categories. Submit your entry by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted.

Get started at the link in our bio!




Announcements

For Freshmen (9th) and Sophomores (10th)

ATTENTION FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES: Turn your curiosity into a chance to win cash! The Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest, hosted by The National Eye Institute, is now open. Submit your entry by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For Juniors (11th) and Seniors (12th)

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Are you ready to kickstart your future with a cash prize? The Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest, hosted by The National Eye Institute, is now open. Submit your entry by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For Teachers and Class Leaders

WANTED: Future scientists and creators! The National Eye Institute (NEI) is holding a teen video contest with cash prizes! Enter here: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For Professionals and Organizations

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Text to Parents, Caregivers, and Educators: Know a U.S. high school student who is interested in science? Encourage them to enter the National Eye Institute’s Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest! They could win cash prize: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

Text to U.S. High School Teens: Curious about science? Love experiments? Dream about the future? Enter the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest for a chance to win a cash prize: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

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The National Eye Institute (NEI) is excited to announce the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest—an opportunity for students in grades 9–12 in the United States or its territories to enter for a chance to win a cash prize! For more information on the contest and how to enter, visit: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 


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For High School Students

Turn Your Scientific Curiosity into a Chance to Win BIG!

Calling all U.S. high school students in grades 9–12! Are you passionate about science? Have a thirst for knowledge? Enter the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest! You could win a cash prize!

Just follow these steps:

  1. Choose a category: Science in your World, Science in Action, or Science in your Future.
  2. Create your video by yourself or in a small group (three max).
  3. Enter by April 20.

Get started here: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For 9th and 10th Grade Students:

Still figuring it out?
That’s what science is for. If you're a Freshman or Sophomore in high school who’s curious about STEM, video production, or just loves asking “why?”, the National Eye Institute’s Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is for you! Use your creativity and storytelling to explore science for your chance to win a cash prize and national recognition. Just follow these steps: 

  • Choose a category: Science in your World, Science in Action, or Science in your Future.
  • Create your video by yourself or in a small group (three max).
  • Submit by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted. Get started here: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For 11th and 12th Grade Students:

Bring Your Future Into Focus
If you’re a Junior or Senior that’s ready to start your career in science, round out a college application, or kickstart your career portfolio, then the National Eye Institute’s Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is for you! Take your first step toward something bigger and earn a shot at a cash prize and national recognition. Just follow these steps:

  • Choose a category: Science in your World, Science in Action, or Science in your Future.
  • Create your video by yourself or in a small group (three max).
  • Submit by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted. Get started here: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For Professionals and Organizations

Spread the Word: The Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is OPEN!

Know any U.S. high school students (grades 9–12) with an eye on a career in science? The National Eye Institute’s (NEI) Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is open! Here’s their chance to win a cash prize and take their ambitions to the next level!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Choose a category: Science in your World, Science in Action, or Science in your Future.
  2. Create a video by themselves or in a small group (three max).
  3. Submit by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted.

Spread the word about the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest in school, on social media, and beyond! Use our promotional materials!

For more info about the contest, visit: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

 


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For High School Students

Bring Your Future into Focus and Win a Cash Prize!

Want to win a cash prize? If you’re a U.S. high school student in grades 9–12, enter the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest! Just choose your category, create your video, and submit your entry by April 20!

For all the details, visit: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For 9th and 10th Grade Students

Are you a Freshman or Sophomore in high school that’s still figuring things out? Well, that’s what science is for. Enter the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest for your chance to win a cash prize and national recognition. Just choose your category, create your video, and submit your entry by April 19. But don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For 11th and 12th Grade Students

Are you a Junior or Senior in high school that’s looking to starting your career in science, rounding out a college application, or kickstarting your career portfolio? The National Eye Institute’s Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest is your first step toward something bigger. Just choose your category, create your video, and submit your entry by April 19. But don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

For Professionals and Organizations

Help Us Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists!

For more than 50 years, the National Eye Institute (NEI) has been on the front lines of vision research to help us all see a better tomorrow. That’s why they launched the Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest—to encourage U.S. high school students from all backgrounds to explore science—because tomorrow starts with young people who will take science into the future.

Entering is easy, just:

  1. Choose a category: Science in your World, Science in Action, or Science in your Future.
  2. Create a video by themselves or in a small group (three maximum).
  3. Submit by April 19, but don’t wait! Only the first 300 submissions will be accepted.

The winning entry from each category will get a cash prize.

We need your help to spread the word. You can find promotional materials for your organization's platforms.

For more information, visit: nei.nih.gov/EyeOnTheFuture

 

 

Last updated: October 2, 2025