Scholarly Viewpoint Challenge

SVC 2025

Developed and offered by the STEM Fellowship Journal in partnership with Canadian Science Publishing, this challenge provides scholarly publication opportunities for high school and undergraduate students.

Program Overview

The Scholarly Viewpoint Challenge (SVC) empowers students to explore, analyze, and articulate their perspectives on STEM topics that matter most to them. Designed to foster critical thinking, research skills, and scientific communication, this program invites students to craft a compelling viewpoint essay on any STEM subject of their choice.

Throughout the program, students gain access to a variety of supports, including interactive writing workshops, on-demand e-learning modules, and personalized guidance from graduate student mentors. These resources help participants strengthen their research, writing, and argumentation skills. In addition to receiving detailed feedback from both peers and mentors, students will have the opportunity to revise their work in preparation for submission to a national competition.

Winning submissions will receive cash prizes and publication fee waivers for the STEM Fellowship Journal, offering students a unique platform to share their voice within the broader scientific community.

Why Participate?

Explore a STEM topic you’re passionate about and develop a scholarly viewpoint essay that showcases your research and critical thinking

Strengthen your writing through interactive workshops, self-paced e-modules, and personalized guidance from graduate student mentors

Receive constructive feedback from peers and experts to refine your ideas and elevate your writing.

Compete for cash prizes and publication in the open-access, peer-reviewed STEM Fellowship Journal

Build your academic and professional portfolio with a published piece that demonstrates your voice and vision in STEM

Join a national network of students, mentors, and educators passionate about scientific communication and innovation

Program Logistics

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Challenge Dates: July 6 to August 20, 2025 (entirely online; includes both synchronous and asynchronous elements)

Participants: High School (Grades 9-12) and 1st-2nd Year Undergraduate Students

Registration Fee: $20

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