High School
Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program that brings STEM to life.
2026 Future City High School Finals Winners!
Future City High School concluded it’s 2026 season with the Future City Finals on February 17th live from Washington DC!
20 teams competed in the Finals, and Team Concordia from Westlake High School came out on top! Congratulations also to Team New Orleans: Joie de Vivre from Fulton Science Academy (2nd Place) and Team Amuna from Guilderland High School (3rd Place).
Who Participates in Future City High School?
Students, Coaches, and STEM Professionals
How Does Future City High School Work?
Future City High School is an educational engineering experience where students become the engineers with a chance at winning scholarship and cash prizes!
What’s needed?
Dedicated Coach - Could be an educator, engineer, or anyone in between
3-5 High School Students
Ability to meet once a week for 2-3 hours
Access to computer and internet
$300-$450 Registration Fee per team
Up to $100 budget for model and presentation materials
This Year’s Theme
Farm To Table
Design a city that eliminates food waste from farm to table and keeps your citizens healthy and safe.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Date | blank | Details |
|---|---|---|
| July | Coach and Student Registration opens | |
| August | Future City Handbook released | |
| September-December | Future City Teams kick off their projects by researching, designing, and building their essay and model. | |
| January | Virtual Qualification Round (Competition Access Only) | |
| February | Finals in Washington, DC (Competition Access Only) |
Academic Standards Compliance
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