SciTech

Science Fair Awards

In 2008, over $750,000 in cash, scholarships, trips was awarded.

Division Awards

Senior Division (Grades 9 - 12)
Each student researcher entering an exhibit may apply for participation in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Up to four student researchers will be chosen from the applicants and will win an all expenses paid trip to compete at ISEF.
Intermediate Division (Grades 7 - 8)
Category Award Winners (1st and 2nd place) are nominated to advance to the SSP Middle School Program (formerly DCYSC) competition.
Junior Division (Grade 6)
Category Award Winners (1st and 2nd place) are nominated to advance to the SSP Middle School Program (formerly DCYSC) competition.

Category Awards
A new award structure has been developed based on the number of entries in each category. Multiple second, third and honorable mention awards may be awarded. Only one first place will be awarded in each category.

Senior Division (Grades 9 - 12)
$300 First Place
$150 Second Place
$75    Third Place
$25    Honorable Mention

Intermediate Division (Grades 7 - 8)
$150 First Place
$75    Second Place
$35    Third Place
$20    Honorable Mention

Junior Division (Grades 6)
$75   First Place
$50   Second Place
$30   Third Place
$15   Honorable Mention

Teacher and School Awards:
Teachers and Schools with the most category award winners will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony. In case of a tie, teachers and/or schools with the most category award winners will take home the award. If a tie still exists, the category awards will be weighted.
Sponsor Awards
$50 each from the sponsoring organization; sponsors use their own criteria to select projects. Some look for projects from their special field of interest.
Affiliate Sponsor Awards
These are awarded at PRSEF because of its affiliation with ISEF. These sponsors may include Intel, US Army, Navy and Marines.
Scholarships
Awards, which include full/half/partial tuition scholarships, pre-college program scholarships, are determined and selected by the awarding colleges and universities.

Perseverance Awards

Honorary Scientist
Seniors or Juniors with five or more years of active participation.
Associate Scientist
Seniors or Juniors with three or four years of active participation.
Junior Scientist
Eighth, ninth or tenth grade students with three or more years of active participation.

Merit Awards
The Junior and Intermediate Division Category Judges select the students that exhibit excellence in Creativity, Presentation, or Scientific Method. Students will receive a certificate of excellence that signifies his or her outstanding performance in one of these areas.

Sponsors
The Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair is co-sponsored by Bayer Corporation, FedEx Ground, The Buhl Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, U.S. Steel Corporation and leading corporations, foundations, professional societies and universities in this region.

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