Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 6,600 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states Students play, study using 46 event pages.
Forty-one years after Science Olympiad's founding, sparks fly every day - at team practices, teacher workshops, college alumni chapters, hundreds of tournaments. With a presence in every state, Science Olympiad has grown to one of the largest student-serving STEM competitions in the country. From the beginning, Science Olympiad has demonstrated commitment to giving - as of 2025, our small independent nonprofit has given away more than $1.2 million in scholarships and grants to more than 325 recipients.
The Science Olympiad USA Foundation is a 509a3 nonprofit organization formed to support the mission of Science Olympiad, Inc. Fiscal conservancy and smart investing from Day One in 1984 allowed early savings to grow to a point where the Foundation can accelerate its giving. The Science Olympiad USA Foundation makes annual grants in four main categories: college scholarships, early-career research grants, STEM teacher incentives and state chapter support.
Science Olympiad Practice begins September for all 6th, 7th & 8th graders. Fourth and 5th graders interested in being on the team should email Coach Stevens astevens@olvsch.com or Coach Steele s5thgradeolv@olvsch.com.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with our team or want more information about Science Olympiad contact Ms. Ann Stevens astevens@olvsch.com
