BC Agriculture in the Classroom Award (BC Agriculture in the Classroom) - $65

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.

BC Game Developers Innovation Award - Grades 7-8: $50 | Grades 9-10: $100 | Grades 11-12: $150
Code Name Entertainment | Electronic Arts

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

BC Hydro Power Pioneers Award - $100

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

BC Nature Award - Grades K-6: $50 (two awards) | Grades 7-9: $100 | Grades 10-12: $100

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. More information is available on the BC Nature Award Information Flyer.

BC Science Teachers' Award (BC Science Teachers' Association) - $100

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

Genome BC Award - $300

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.

Julia Lane Award (Julia Lane Foundation) - $300

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.

Michael Crooks Physics Prize (BC Association of Physics Teachers) - $125

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

Nelson Hydro Award - $100

Awarded to a student in grades 7 - 12 who show an interest in electricity, the environment, and/or safety.

SCWIST Award (Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology) - $100

To be awarded to young women, preferably in Grades 8 - 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.

Vancouver RASC Martha Pearse Award (Royal Astronomical Society Vancouver Centre) - $50
To be awarded to the best astronomy or physics project that demonstrates creativity, innovation, and contributes to a greater public understanding of science.

SHAD Canada Community Changemaker Prize - $750 towards SHAD2026 program 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.

Scholarship Nominations

Genome BC Scholarship - $1,000

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.

Julia Lane Scholarship (Julia Lane Foundation) - $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. One student will be nominated to apply for the scholarship.


Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Scholarship - $1,900

To be awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 student with an outstanding project that shows the practical application of scientific principles to identifying and addressing a transportation-related issue. One student will be nominated to apply for the scholarship.

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