The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in cooperation with leading research universities throughout the nation.

JSHS is back for 2027! The South Carolina JSHS competition is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2027.

Review the JSHS Core Rules of Competition for eligibility requirements and competition guidelines.

• Students: Submit your paper through Ideal Logic by December 14, 2026 to compete in the South Carolina JSHS.
• Guests: Parents, teachers and judges may register through Ideal Logic through January 25, 2027.

For South Carolina-specific questions, please contact Program Director Dr. Katherine Ryker at jshs@sc.edu.

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