Student Competitions
Students from the IEEE Region 5 can participate in the following competitions and compete for prizes. Click on the individual competitions to learn more about their rules and participation information.
Stay Updated
Teams and individuals participating in the student activies should join the IEEE R5 Discord Server so that you will have access to the detailed rules and updates, student Q&A and scheduling.
Award Policy for IEEE Region 5
IEEE Region 5 established the following cash awards for IEEE Region 5 Student Competitions. IEEE Region 5 Competition Student Branches will be awarded in the following manner:
| Activity | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Minute Thesis | $1000 | $800 | $700 |
| Circuit Design | $500 | $250 | $150 |
| Cyber Challenge | $800 | $500 | $200 |
| Ethics | $500 | $250 | $150 |
| Presentation (Region Level) | $800 | $500 | $200 |
| Presentation (Area Level) | $125 | $100 | $75 |
| Robotics | $1,200 | $600 | $300 |
Disbursement of Awards
- The Awards will be disbursed upon conclusion of the IEEE Region 5 Student Competitions.
- Awards for Robotics and Cyber Security will be disbursed to the teams’ Student Branches.
- Student presentation, Circuit Design and Ethics awards are made by R5 to the individual winners.
- A W-8 (foreign person) or W-9 (US person) withholding form is required by the IEEE Region 5 Treasurer prior to disbursement. The winners must also provide their current mailing address.
IEEE Region 5 Student Competitions Schedule
The 2025 IEEE Region 5 Student Competitions will be held concurrently with the 2025 IEEE Region 5 Conference. See detailed descriptions of the individual competitions from the main menu above for more information on action dates leading up to the student conference.