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Canada-Wide Science Fair celebrates a return to Ottawa, May 26 to 31, 2024

The 62nd edition of the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), Canada’s largest annual youth STEM event, will be held at Carleton University from May 26 to 31, 2024. This year, 387 student finalists from all 13 provinces and territories will gather to display their STEM projects and compete for over $1.3 million in scholarships, awards and prizes.

Canada-Wide Science Fair 2023 Named Finalist in Edmonton Tourism Awards for Business Event of the Year

Youth Science Canada proudly announces that the 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair, held in Edmonton, has been recognized as a finalist for the Business Event of the Year in the prestigious Edmonton Tourism Awards.

Youth Science Canada Announces Team Canada-ISEF 2024

Youth Science Canada unveiled today the names of eight outstanding high school students who have been selected to represent the country at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s most prestigious youth STEM project competition from May 11 to 17 in Los Angeles, California.

Meet the 2024 CWSF Ambassadors: Inspiring a New Generation of Scientists!

Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the 12 alumni who have been selected to serve as the ambassadors for CWSF 2024 in Ottawa.

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“As a Grade 13 student, I participated in the city science fair in Toronto and then went on to represent my region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. It was an experience that would ultimately define my life.”

Dr. Roberta Bondar

astronaut, neurologist, physician, educator, photographer

“Science fair was a life-changing experience that really made me realize, if I set my mind to something, anything is possible. It was an exciting moment for a 15-year-old.”

Ann Makosinski

inventor, writer, Time Magazine and Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaire

“The main goal is not winning awards but to make the world a better place. With our more sustainable, natural and vegetarian protein, dietary fibre and oils, we are addressing some of the world’s largest food supply challenges.”