Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025 vs Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are competitions for high school students.
| Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025 | Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Competition | Competition |
| Organization | STEM Racing | Lemelson-MIT Program at MIT |
| Acceptance Rate | — | Approximately 8-10% (based on 8 teams selected annually; suggests 80-100+ applications per year, though exact applicant count not publicly available) |
| Applicants | — | Estimated 80-100+ schools apply annually (extrapolated from 8 selections) |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Award | — | $7,000 |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | Free |
| US Only | No / International | Yes |
| Grades | — | High school students (9-12) |
| College Impact | — | Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams is viewed very favorably in college admissions, particularly for STEM programs. Selection as an InvenTeam demonstrates: (1) exceptional innovation and problem-solving ability; ... |