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List of Science Fairs and Competitions

• Directory of Fairs Across the Nation and the World

National and International Fairs and Competitions

• Intel Science Talent Search (STS):  A competition for high school seniors. Top prize is a $100,000 scholarship.
• Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology:  A competition for high school students. Top prize is a $100,000 scholarship.
• The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS):  This program invites high school students in grades 9–12 to conduct an original research investigation in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics, and to participate in a regional symposium sponsored by universities or other academic institutions. Regional winners proceed to a national competition.
• The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition:  For U.S. and Canadian students in grades 7-12. Top prize is $3,000 and a trip to Walt Disney World and Kennedy Space Center.
• Davidson Fellows Scholarship Program:  This program aims to recognize exceptional students and support them in the fulfillment of their potential. It includes categories of science, mathematics, and technology, among others. The top prize is $50,000.
• Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC):  The world's largest model rocket contest, accepts teams of students in grades 7–12 from any U.S. school or non-profit youth organization.
• Young Naturalist Awards:  This program from the American Museum of Natural History and sponsored by Alcoa Corporation is a research-based essay contest for students in grades 7–12 to promote participation and communication in science.
• Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC):  For students in grades 5-8. Ten finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the competition finals. The first-place winner will receive a $50,000 savings bond.

The following competitions require that students first qualify at an affiliated fair. See the websites for details:

• Society for Science & the Public (SSP) Middle School Program:  For students in grades 5-8, who must first qualify at an SSP-affiliated fair. 30 finalists win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. and will compete for scholarships, trips, and other awards.
• Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF):  For high school students only, who must first qualify at an affiliated fair. Top prize is a $50,000 scholarship.

Other Fairs Collaborating with Science Buddies

• Colorado State Science Fair
• Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair
• Mastodon Art/Science Regional Fair
• Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair
• State Science Fair of North Carolina
• Tri Region Science and Engineering Fair
• Western Nevada Regional Science & Engineering Fair