AWARDS
Total value of awards is $15 000 in cash, prizes, scholarships and
top winners will compete at the Canada-Wide Science Fair May 14 -19, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta
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Division Awards
Primary: JK - 3
Honourable Mentions, $20 Awards of Excellence, $30 Best Overall + prizes for all
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General Science
Elementary: 4 - 6
Honourable Mentions, $20 Awards of Excellence, $30 Best Overall + prizes for all
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Biological Science
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Physical Science
Junior: 7 - 8
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Sciences
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Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Computing & Engineering Science
Intermediate: 9 - 10
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Science
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Earth & Environmental Science
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Computing & Engineering Science
Senior: 11 - 12
$50 Third, $75 Second, $100 First Place
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Physical & Mathematical Science
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Health & Life Science
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Earth & Environmental Science
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Computing & Engineering Science
Grand Prize
Compete at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, May 14 - 19 2023 Grades 7 - 12 are eligible for this prize.
Special Awards
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$125 Random Rookie Award – Five $25
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$160 Peterborough Field Naturalists Awards: $40 each for 2 Elementary and $40 each for 2 Junior
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$200 Institute for Integrative Conservation Biology at Trent University: $100 Elementary, $100 Junior
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$50 The Community Betterment Award: sponsored by Chad and Louise Campbell - All divisions eligible
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$100 Shaw Computer Systems Award : All divisions eligible
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$100 Frank Hancock Memorial Award: sponsored by the Peterborough Astronomical Association: All divisions eligible
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$250 Otonabee Region Conservation Authority: Junior: Earth and Environmental
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$350 Water Environment Association of Ontario: $100 Junior, $250 Intermediate
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$100 Trent School of the Environment: Intermediate: Earth and Environmental
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$250 Water Environment Association of Ontario: Intermediate
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$100 Sanofi Biogenius Award – Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$100 John S. Mackelvie Award: sponsored by Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers: Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$150 Professional Engineers of Ontario Peterborough Chapter Innovation & Impact Award: Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$200 Society Of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Award (Laurentian SETAC Chapter) Two $100 Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$200 Ontario Tech University Innovation Awards: $200 each for two awards: Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$200 Noblegen Innovation Award: Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$200 Noblegen Impact Award: Junior/Intermediate/Senior
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$1,000 Scholarship: Trent University: Senior
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$1,000 Scholarship: University of Ottawa: Senior
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$100 Award 3rd place sponsored by SGS Lakefield Research Limited - trip to CWSF sponsored by Noblegen
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$100 Award 2nd place by Stephanie Rutherford - trip to CWSF sponsored by BWXT
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$200 Best of Fair Kathleen Peacock Award sponsored by Ray and Kathleen March - Ttip to CWSF sponsored by NSERC Young Innovators
Draw Prizes
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$50 Galaxy gift certificate - entered in a draw to win if you register before February 28th
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draw prizes in each"virtual"room
Top School Award
This is awarded to the school with the largest combined total of winning projects...so get all your classmates involved!
Teacher Awards
These awards are given to teachers that stand out as an inspiration to their students to explore science!
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two prize packages
Tote Bags
These surprise bags are for each participant
2021 Virtual Peterborough Regional Science Fair Experience
The Fun on Fair Day video...
Peterborough Science Fair 50th Anniversary video...
Canada-Wide Science Fair
May 14 - 19, 2023
Each year students represent the Peterborough Regional Science Fair at the CWSF. They compete with over 500 engaging and enthusiastic scientists. It's not just about the competition, it's about meeting peers who love science. There will be guest speakers, virtual social events and games, a daily chess challenge, trivia and the Awards Ceremony. Of course you will have the chance to explore all the projects. So dream big and be a part of our team this year!
Participant Profiles
Coming soon!