# Science Olympiad Division B

The middle school division of the long-running national team science competition: schools in all 50 states field teams of up to 15 students in grades 6-9 who train for a rotating slate of STEM events.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | Science Olympiad |
| Category | stem |
| Cost | Not listed |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–9 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Multiple States |
| Apply | https://www.soinc.org/start-team |

## About this program

# Science Olympiad Division B

Science Olympiad is a long-running national team science competition run by Science Olympiad, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Division B is its middle school level for grades 6-9: schools field teams of up to fifteen students (with a maximum of five 9th graders) who prepare together for a slate of events spanning life science, earth and space science, chemistry, physics, engineering builds, and inquiry skills. The national office has posted the 2027 season Division B event slate, and teams compete through invitational, regional, and state tournaments toward the Science Olympiad National Tournament each May.

## What You'll Do

- Join your school's team and split up a season-long slate of Division B events with partners
- Study for knowledge and lab events, and design, build, and test devices for engineering events
- Compete at invitational, regional, and state tournaments hosted by state chapters in late winter and early spring
- Chase medals, trophies, and a berth at the National Tournament in May

## Who Should Apply

Students in grades 6-9 whose school has a team - or a teacher willing to start one through their state chapter. Schools that lack grades 7-9 may include up to five of last year's 6th-8th grade students, so smaller schools can still compete.

## Outcomes

Team members build deep content knowledge, lab technique, and engineering skills across many disciplines. Team membership costs are paid by the school (typically $125-$300 per team depending on the state), so participation is usually free or low-cost for individual students.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for Science Olympiad Division B?

Science Olympiad Division B is open to students in grades 6–9 (middle and high school). Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Science Olympiad Division B online or in person?

Science Olympiad Division B is an in-person program based in Multiple States.

### How do I apply to Science Olympiad Division B?

Apply directly through Science Olympiad's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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