STEM Awards

How to Submit Supernova Award Applications

The Supernova Awards are the ultimate achievement within the BSA STEM program. They represent dedication and interest in STEM and willingness to be involved at a higher level than the typical youth. As such, the BSA requires more than an application as stated on the Supernova Application form.

Please note that Supernova Applications require thorough documentation and it's highly recommended to document the work you've done via pictures, presentations, documents, etc. that can be submitted to the JSC STEM Committee when submitting your Supernova Application.

Submitting Applications:

  1. Upon starting the process, download and start filling out the Supernova Award Application PDF linked below. This application will be updated as you work on the requirements.
  2. Find and start working on the requirements for the Supernova Award you're eligible to earn (each varies by BSA program) with your Supernova Mentor.
    • Supernova Mentors are specific adult mentors approved by the JSC STEM Committee. For help finding one or inquiring about how to become a mentor, please email stem@jerseyshorescouts.org
  3. Upon finishing all requirements and obtaining proper documentation, go to the tab for your corresponding BSA program and scroll down to the green button that says "Submit Supernova Applications Here". This will take you to the submission form you will need to fill out with as much documentation as possible.
  4. After submitting, the JSC STEM Committee will review your application and get back to you about their decision.
Supernova Award Application PDF

Cub Scouts STEM Awards


Nova Awards

STEM Nova Awards are completed by the Scout under the mentorship and guidance of a registered BSA STEM Nova Mentor. This process is done on an individual Scout level and does not need to be submitted to the Jersey Shore Council STEM Committee.


Supernova Awards

Submit Supernova Applications Here

Dr. Luis Alvarez Supernova Requirements (Wolf & Bear)

Dr. Charles Townes Supernova Requirements (Webelos & AOL)


Andromeda Award

TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Scouts BSA STEM Awards


Nova Awards

STEM Nova Awards are completed by the Scout under the mentorship and guidance of a registered BSA STEM Nova Mentor. This process is done on an individual Scout level and does not need to be submitted to the Jersey Shore Council STEM Committee.


Supernova Awards

Note: These Supernova Awards must be done in succession with one another. (Bronze -> Silver -> Gold)

Submit Supernova Applications Here

Dr. Bernard Harris Bronze Supernova Requirements

Dr. Thomas Edison Silver Supernova Requirements

Dr. Albert Einstein Gold Supernova Requirements


Andromeda Award

TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Venturing/Sea Scout STEM Awards


Nova Awards


Supernova Awards

Note: These Supernova Awards must be done in succession with one another. (Bronze -> Silver -> Gold)

Submit Supernova Applications Here

Dr. Sally Ride Bronze Supernova Requirements

Wright Brothers Silver Supernova Requirements

Dr. Albert Einstein Gold Supernova Requirements


Andromeda Award

TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Adult Leader STEM Awards


Andromeda Award

TO BE ANNOUNCED!