TSA National Competitions
The premier middle and high school competition for engineering and technology projects involving a formal design process.
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- Location
- Nationwide
- Duration
- Year-round
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Free
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