Welcome to
Peel Region Science Fair 2026
Fair Schedule
Science Fair Rubric
Science Fair Rubric
Awards
Merit Awards (1 for each age group)
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Gold: $150
Silver: $100
Bronze: $75
Special Awards:
Credit Valley Horticultural Society Award: $75
Up to 2 projects
Criteria: Projects related to horticultural, plants, environment stewardship
WEAO: $75
Up to 2 projects
Criteria: Projects related to resilient and sustainable water environment
uOttawa: $1000 entrance scholarship
Criteria: Best senior project (Grades 11 and 12)
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Shad (x5): $750 towards Shad Program Fee
Junior projects
The Community Changemaker Award recognizes students whose science fair projects demonstrate exceptional curiosity, creativity, and initiative, alongside strong problem-solving and perseverance. The award celebrates young people who approach complex challenges thoughtfully and show the potential to use their ideas and skills to create meaningful, forward-looking impact. Recipients are selected not only for innovative outcomes, but for the mindset behind their work — valuing curiosity, determination, and purpose as essential qualities for shaping a better future.​
UTM Entrance Scholarship(x1): $1000 stackable entrance scholarship
Description TBA
Other Non-merit Awards:
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Most Inspirational Project Idea (x1): $50
Recognizes a project that sparked curiosity, imagination, or meaningful reflection. This award celebrates ideas that left a positive impression, encouraged new ways of thinking, or resonated with others in an unexpected way—regardless of outcome or complexity.
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Craziest Idea (x1): $50
Celebrates a project that stood out for its boldness, originality, or unconventional approach. This award is meant to highlight creativity that pushes boundaries, embraces risk-taking, and explores ideas that are imaginative, surprising, or simply different.
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Artistically Inspired Display Awards (x1): $50
Acknowledges a project that demonstrated a strong sense of visual or creative expression in its presentation. This award values how ideas are communicated through design, style, or aesthetic choices, creating an engaging or memorable experience for viewers.