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The short answer is Regeneron STS is significantly more prestigious, especially right now.

While the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) has historically been a top-tier competition, it is currently facing a major disruption that affects its status for the 2025–2026 school year.

Critical Update: JSHS Suspension (2025–2026)

Important Warning: As of October 1, 2025, the National JSHS program has been suspended until further notice due to issues with federal funding from the Department of Defense.

What this means: The "National" level of the competition (where the big prestige and money are) is currently cancelled.[1][2]
Regional exceptions: Some local regions (like Connecticut) are still hosting their own independent state-level symposia, but winners will not advance to a National competition or compete for the large National scholarships this year.[1][2]
Action item: If you are considering JSHS, you must check your specific regional website immediately to see if they are even holding a local event.

Comparison: Regeneron STS vs. JSHS

If both were running normally, here is how they would compare:

Feature	Regeneron STS (Science Talent Search)	JSHS (Junior Science & Humanities Symposium)
Prestige	#1 in the USA. Often called the "Junior Nobel Prize." It is the most prestigious science competition for high schoolers.[3]	Top Tier. Historically widely respected, but generally considered slightly below STS and ISEF in terms of national fame.
Eligibility	Seniors (12th Grade) ONLY.	Grades 9–12.
Format	"Research Report" Competition. You submit a paper.[4] You do not need a display board unless you become a finalist.	Symposium Style. You present your work (slides/oral presentation) to a panel of judges, similar to a professional conference.
Top Prize	$250,000	$12,000 (National 1st Place)
Focus	Evaluates the student's potential as a future scientist (holistic), not just the research paper.	Evaluates the research quality and your ability to present/defend it orally.

Which one should you do?

If you are a Senior (Grade 12): Focus 100% on Regeneron STS. It is the gold standard. Being named one of the "Top 300 Scholars" is a major honor for college admissions, and becoming a "Top 40 Finalist" is a career-defining achievement.
If you are in Grades 9–11: You are not eligible for STS yet. Normally, JSHS would be a great option, but due to the suspension, you should look at the Regeneron ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) path instead. You start by winning at your local/regional science fair to qualify for ISEF.

Summary: Regeneron STS is the "Harvard" of high school science competitions. JSHS is excellent, but the current suspension makes it a risky and less rewarding focus for this year.

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