The Regeneron Science Talent Search, organized by the Society for Science, is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. It recognizes and rewards the United States' most promising young scientists who are developing innovative solutions to society's most urgent challenges. Participants submit original research in important scientific fields of study. The competition offers significant financial awards, with a top prize of $250,000. The finalists compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. The program aims to identify, inspire, and engage the most promising scientists among the nation's high school seniors.