Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest

Application Process

1. Submit Lesson Plan: Teachers outline:
- Their local challenge
- How students will use STEM to create solutions
- Project sustainability plan
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (encouraged)
- Use of responsibly sourced materials (encouraged)

2. Contest Phases:
- Phase 1: State Winners selected (100 schools)
- Receive $6,500 in technology/supplies and video kit
- Phase 2: Environmental Sustainability Winner judged by NAAEE board
- 1 winner receives additional $10,000
- Phase 3: National Finalist selection (10 schools)
- Must pitch project to judges
- Phase 4: Final judging and public voting
- Community Choice Winner (public vote)
- Employee Choice Winner (Samsung employee vote)
- 3 National Grand Prize Winners selected

3. Where to Apply: samsung.com/solve

4. Eligibility Requirements:
- Public school teachers
- Grades 6-12 classrooms
- All 50 states and District of Columbia
- No purchase necessary
- Applicants must be 21+ years old
- School employees eligible

5. Judging Rubric Includes:
- Problem-based learning approach
- STEM solution quality
- Project sustainability over time
- Environmental and social impact
- Responsible material sourcing (newer criterion)