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This award is comprised of ten regional paper contests to recognize technical, written, and verbal communication skills. These skills are key to successful careers. Contest winners are listed in November each year.
Visit the Student Paper Contest Hall of Fame for information on past winners
Prize
US$800 first place, US$500 second place, US$200 third place, and customized certificate. Funded by the IEEE Life Members' Committee.
Basis for Judging
Please request criteria from Regional student activities chairs ( RSACs) or Regional student representatives ( RSRs). Criteria may differ from Region to Region.
Deadline
| Northeastern USA (Region 1) | 15 March (annually) |
| Eastern USA (Region 2) | 1 April (annually) |
| Southeastern USA (Region 3) | 15 February (annually) |
| Central USA (Region 4) | 1 May (annually) |
| Southwestern USA (Region 5) | 15 March (annually) |
| Western USA (Region 6) | 15 February (annually) |
| Canada (Region 7) | 1 June (annually) |
| Europe, Middle East, and Africa (Region 8) | 15 December (annually) |
| Latin America (Region 9) | 31 July (annually) |
| Asia, Pacific (Region 10) | 15 March (annually) |
Contact
IEEE Student Services
445 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA
Phone: +1 732 562 5527
Fax: +1 732 463 9359
Email: student-services@ieee.org
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