The American Psychological Association's Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Competition is an annual event for high school students to create a 3-minute video demonstrating how psychological science can be used to understand and combat issues like misinformation or other local/community problems, aligning with the National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula. Winners receive scholarships, and the competition is open to individual high school students worldwide. 

What the Competition Involves

• Video Creation:Students create a short video (no more than 3 minutes) illustrating a concept from psychology that addresses a relevant issue. 
• Theme Examples:Past themes include understanding and countering misinformation, or how psychological science can benefit a school or community. 
• Alignment with Standards:The video's content must connect with the National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula. 
• Submission:Students submit their work as individuals. 

Prizes

• Scholarship Awards:A panel of psychology educators selects up to three winners, who each receive a scholarship award