AWARDS
Total value of awards is $15 000 in cash, prizes, and scholarships!
Top winners will compete at the 65th Canada-Wide Science Fair May 23 - May 30, 2026 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Grades 7 - 12 are eligible for this prize
Division Awards
Primary: JK - 3
$20 Honourable Mentions, $40 Awards of Excellence, $75 Best Overall
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General Science
Elementary: 4 - 6
$20 Honourable Mentions, $40 Awards of Excellence, $75 Best Overall
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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
Special Awards
Please note: the following information is updated regularly, however the prizes awarded by our sponsors may be subject to change without notice.
All Divisions:
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$50 Community Betterment Award: Sponsored by Chad and Louise Campbell
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$100 Shaw Computer Systems Award
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$100 Peterborough Astronomical Association Award – First place: $100, Vixen 7 X 50 Regalo Binoculars, and a one year family membership to the Peterborough Astronomical Association. Second place: hard copy of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide, and a family membership
All Divisions: Draw Prizes
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$50 Early Registration Prize
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$125 Random Rookie Award – Five $25
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Additional draw prizes for each project room, and at the award ceremony!
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Surprise tote bags for each participant!
Elementary:
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$80 Peterborough Field Naturalists Awards – two $40
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$100 Institute for Integrative Conservation Biology at Trent University: Science & Discovery
Junior:
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$100 Institute for Integrative Conservation Biology at Trent University: Ecology & Evolution
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$250 Otonabee Region Conservation Authority
Junior, Intermediate and Senior:
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$80 Peterborough Field Naturalists Awards – two $40
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$100 Trent School of the Environment: Earth and Environmental Sciences
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$200 Molecules, Cells & Systems Research Centre at Trent University Award - two $100
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$100 Luc C. Matteau Award: sponsored by IEEE
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$150 Professional Engineers of Ontario Peterborough Chapter: Innovation & Impact Award
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$200 Water Environment Association of Ontario – Two $100
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$200 Mapleview Farms Award: Health and Life Sciences – Two $100
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$200 Society Of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Award (Laurentian SETAC Chapter) – Two $100
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$400 Ontario Tech University Innovation Awards – two $200
Senior Scholarships:
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$1,000 Scholarship: The faculties of Science and Engineering at the University of Ottawa scholarship
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$1,000 Scholarship: Trent University
Top School Award:
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This is awarded to the school with the most number of projects entered...so get all of your classmates involved!
Teacher Award
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Two awards are given to teachers that stand out as an inspiration to their students to explore science!
Grand Prize: Trip to the Canada-Wide Science Fair
Students compete at the Canada-Wide Science Fair for 7 days in late May.
Please visit Youth Science Canada for fair details.
Junior, Intermediate or Senior
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$100 Third Place – Thomas Howard Award
Trip to CWSF sponsored by BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada and Ontario Power Generation
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$150 Second Place Sponsored by Dr. Stephanie Rutherford
Trip to CWSF sponsored by SGS
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$200 First Place Best of Fair Kathleen Peacock Award
Trip to CWSF sponsored by SGS
Each year students represent the Peterborough Regional Science Fair at the CWSF. They compete with over 500 enthusiastic and emerging scientists from 106 regions across Canada. It's not just about the competition, it's about meeting peers who love science. After judging day there are: guest speakers, social events, trip day, STEM expo, a student talent show and the Awards Ceremony dinner. Of course you will have the chance to explore all the projects. So dream big and be a part of our team this year!
