
National Prizes
Students and teachers win individual certificates and prizes in many categories
Best Overall Crystal K-8 –
1st prize ($200)
2nd prize ($100)
3rd prize ($50)
Best Quality Crystal K-8 ($100)
Coolest Crystal K-8 ($100)
Best Overall Crystal 9-12 –
1st prize ($200)
2nd prize ($100)
3rd prize ($50)
Best Quality Crystal 9-12 ($100)
Coolest Crystal 9-12 ($100)
Best Teacher’s Crystal ($100)
Our Competition
Fun STEM activity for students and teachers!
The United States Crystal Growing Competition is an important scientific outreach activity designed to provide K-12 grade students and teachers a fun, hands-on STEM experience as well as an exciting competition. Materials for crystal growth will be provided on a first come, first served basis. The objective is to grow the biggest and highest quality single crystal.


