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Find Your Regional Science Fair

Science Fairs in British Columbia and the Yukon inspire and enable students to progress with their projects from the classroom, school, district fairs to regional, national and international competitions.

 

 

 

 

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School districts: 27, 49, 58, 73, 74

2025 Fair:
March 31 -  April 1, Thompson Rivers University
805 Tru Way, Kamloops, BC

Fair Contact:
Morgan Whitehouse
E-mail: mwhitehouse@exc.sd73.bc.ca
Website

School Districts: 28, 57, 91

2025 Fair:
March 8, University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC

Fair Contact:
Martha Giesbrecht 
E-mail: CIScienceExhibition@gmail.com
Website

School districts: 5, 6

2025 Fair:
April 11, College of the Rockies
2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC

Fair Contact:
Kirsti Medig
E-mail: east.kootenay@youthscience.ca
Website

School districts: 33, 34, 35, 42, 75, 78

2025 Fair:
April 10 (Judging, Public Viewing)
April 16 (Awards Ceremony)
University of the Fraser Valley, Student Union Building
33844 Kings Road, Abbotsford, BC

Fair Contact:
Dr. Ian Affleck
Email: ian.affleck@ufv.ca
Website

School districts: 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48

2025 Fair:
April 10 - 12, Univeristy of British Columbia, AMS Student Nest
6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver BC

Fair Contact:
Emily Gubski
E-mail: chair@gvrsf.ca
Website

School districts: 59, 60, 81

2025 Fair:
April 3, North Peace Secondary School
9304 86 Street, Fort St. John, BC

Fair Contact:
Jennie Copeland

Website

School districts: 84, 85

2025 Fair:
March 12 - 14, Port McNeill Lions Hall
2897 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC

Fair Contact:
Katrina Kornylo
Email: kkornylo@viw.sd84.bc.ca

School districts: 50, 52, 54, 82, 92

2025 Fair:
April 5 - 6, Smithers Secondary School
4408 3 Avenue, Smithers, BC

Fair Contact:
Shawna Audet
Email: flyingcatacademy@gmail.com
Website

School districts: 36, 37

2025 Fair:
April 15-16, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Fair Contact:
Favian Yee
Tel: 604-596-7471 ext. 301
Email: favyee@deltaschools.ca
Website

School districts: 62, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 79

2025 Fair:
April 6 - 7, University of Victoria, Elliott Lecture Wing
3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC

Fair Contact:
Rossi Marx
E-mail: rmmarx@uvic.ca
Website

School districts: 8, 10, 20, 51

2025 Fair:
April 12, Grand Forks Secondary School
1331 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, BC

Fair Contact:
Science Fair Foundation BC
E-mail: westkootenay@sciencefairs.ca

School district: 87

2025 Fair:
March 26, Yukon University
500 College Drive, Whitehorse, YT

Fair Contact:
Ryan Sikkes
yukonstikinersfs@gmail.com
Website

Science Fair Provincial Awards

The Provincial Awards Program is available to all participants of the 12 Regional Science Fairs of BC and the Yukon. The Provincial Awards are generously sponsored by corporations and organizations who support youth's success in science and technology. 

 

$65 Cash to Student

To be awarded to an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to agriculture. Students from Grades 5 to 12 are eligible for the award.

Sponsored by
BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation

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BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that works with educators to bring local agriculture to BC's students. Together with farmers, teachers, and agriculture specialists, we teach students about the story of agriculture and food in BC. To learn more about BCAITC, visit www.bcaitc.ca. 

Cash to Student.
Junior $50
Intermediate $100
Senior $150

To be awarded to the student(s) whose project demonstrates creativity and innovation in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or astronomy. 

Sponsored by
Blackbird Interactive
Codename Entertainment
Electronic Arts


 
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$75 Cash to Student.

To be awarded to an outstanding project that demonstrates the creative use of advanced science and technology to enhance vegetable plant productivity and quality. Projects eligible for this award include those in the area of biological pest control, irrigation, nutrition, growing media, climate control and mechanics.

Available to Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver and South Fraser Regional Science Fairs only.

Sponsored by
BC Greenhouse Growers' Association

The BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association represents greenhouse vegetable farmers in British Columbia. Our growers produce 96 percent of all of B.C.’s greenhouse vegetable production.

$100 Cash to Student.

To be awarded to a student(s) in Grades 4 to 12 who creates a project which creatively demonstrates electrical conservation and its environmental, social and economical impacts.

Sponsored by
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Association
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Inaugurated in 1990 with three branches, the BC Hydro Power Pioneers Association carries on a tradition going back over eighty years to the days of B.C. Electric and B.C. Power Commission. All Regional Branches become involved in fundraising and other activities to support both local and provincial charities. Power Pioneers work with appropriate partners for programs that will be of benefit for our members and our communities.

$50 Cash Award to a Elementary student (grades K-6). Two awards available for regions that host kindergarten to grade 6 students. Not available for regions that do not host students in kindergarten to grade 6.
$100 Cash Award to a Junior student (grades 7-9). One award available per region.
$100 Cash Award to a Senior student (grades 10-12). One award available per region.

Click here for the BC Nature Award Information Flyer

To be awarded to the best natural history project done by a student(s). This includes studies of any aspect of natural history, conservation of natural habitats, and/or natural species. An outdoor, nature monitoring or conservation project is strongly encouraged.

Sponsored by
BC Nature


Through education, practical conservation projects and community engagement we encourage people of all ages to explore nature and get involved in outdoor activities – from birdwatching, botanizing, searching for mushrooms or insects, to hiking or just being outside exploring. We believe these activities foster awareness, appreciation and understanding of the natural environment which leads to healthier communities and, hopefully, to a deeper personal involvement.

 

$100 Cash to Student.

To be awarded to a student(s) from grades 7 or 8 for an experimental project in any category that has clearly presented a hypothesis and independent, controlled variables.

Sponsored by
British Columbia Science Teachers' Association

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The BC Science Teachers’ Association is a Provincial Specialist Association of the BC Teachers’ Federation. The Purpose of the BC Science Teachers’ Association is to promote and advance science education throughout the province of British Columbia.

Genome BC Award

Two Awards, Each $300 Cash to Students.

To be awarded to two projects focused on areas of life sciences, including but not limited to human health, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, bioenergy, mining and the environment. Students in all grades are eligible for this award. 

Genome BC Scholarship
 

$1,000 Scholarship Nomination

To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student who has developed a science and technology project focused on areas of life sciences, including but not limited to human health, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, bioenergy, mining and the environment. The winner must pursue a science degree in British Columbia.


Sponsored by
Genome BC

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Genome BC is a not-for-profit organization supporting world-class genomics research and innovation to grow globally competitive life sciences sectors and deliver sustainable benefits for British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

Julia Lane Award

$300 Cash to Student.

To be awarded to a student with a passion for science and community. Preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology or Earth and Environmental Sciences.
 

Sponsored by
Julia Lane Foundation


The Julia Lane Foundation was created to continue her passion to encourage young professionals. Its primary intent is to assist and encourage future generations to pursue advanced education in the sciences. 

Julia Lane Scholarship

$3,000

To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student with a passion for science and community. Preference given to female candidates with projects relating to Geology or Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Read about changes to the 2025 Julia Lane Scholarship here.

Sponsored by
Julia Lane Foundation


The Julia Lane Foundation was created to continue her passion to encourage young professionals. Its primary intent is to assist and encourage future generations to pursue advanced education in the sciences. 

$125 Cash to Student

To be awarded to a student(s) in Grades 6 to 12 who has done an outstanding physics-related project.

Sponsored by
BC Association of Physics Teachers

We are a volunteer organisation of physics teachers of BC (from high schools, colleges, institutes and universities) who work tirelessly to improve how physics is taught in our province. We were founded in 1984 and we are always looking for enthusiastic physics teachers who want to get involved. We love and live physics and we enjoy being BCAPT members.

$1900 Senior Post-Secondary Scholarship Nomination

To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student that shows the practical application of scientific principles to identifying and addressing transportation-related issues. This will include environmental effects of transportation projects, such as emission reduction, erosion, invasive species management, habitat destruction, etc. and their mitigation. Other transportation related issues may include, reducing wildlife/vehicle collisions, noise attenuation, managing runoff and road contaminants, road maintenance activities like de-icing, drainage management, handling contaminated soil or road construction materials, etc.

Sponsored by
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

$100 Cash to Student.

To be given to young women and gender diverse youth, preferably in Grades 8 to 10, whose project shows the greatest curiosity, ingenuity and innovation in design. The award is intended to encourage the student’s interest in science. A student may not receive this award more than once.

Sponsored by
Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology

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SCWIST collaborates with STEM leaders to engage and inspire women and girls with programs, advocacy and support networks across Canada.

$50 Cash to Student

To be awarded to the best astronomy or physics project that demonstrates creativity, innovation and contributes to a greater public understanding of science.

Sponsored by
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Vancouver Centre

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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Vancouver Centre (founded in 1931) is a charitable society whose purpose is to advance education in astronomy and allied sciences by providing presentations, workshops, seminars, and outreach programs. We are Canada’s leading astronomy organization bringing together over 5,000 enthusiastic amateurs, educators, and professionals.

$750 towards Shad2026 fees. Up to three awards available per regional fair.   

To be awarded to a Grade 9 or 10 student whose project demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and the potential for social impact.

Sponsored by
SHAD Canada

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SHAD Canada is a registered charity that offers an annual summer enrichment program for high-achieving high school students that introduces them to STEM opportunities and successful pathways to post-secondary and beyond.

West Kootenay Regional Science Fair

Science Fair Foundation BC is partnering with the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair for 2023 to bring back an in-person fair for every student in the West Kootenay region. At the same time, we want to invite the entire Kootenay community to join us in STEM activities and exploration. We're looking for local business and community leaders to help us make this a great event where West Kootenay youth, families and members of the whole community and learn about science.

We would be grateful for any industry or community partners in the West Kootenay area who are able to help us with any of the following:

  • volunteers to help plan and organize the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair
  • volunteers to help on the day of the fair (judges, general duties)
  • financial support
  • in-kind support
  • marketing support (help us spread the word!)


About the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair


For years, the West Kootenay Regional Science Fair has been connecting industry professionals from around the Kootenays with the next generation of STEM pioneers and enthusiasts. Our event is a chance for youth to show off theri STEM projects and ideas, and for local industry to get a first glimpse at the future workforce.

Any student between grade 4 and grade 12 is invited to submit a project to the fair. All projects are reviewed by a team of volunteer judges who ask questions and discuss the project with the student during the interview process. Awards and prizes are generously donated by local and provincial sponsors and winners are announced at the closing ceremony. The highest-scoring projects for the fair advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in May.
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2022 Regional Science Fair Projects
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