Academy of Science - Greater St. Louis Science Fair

A free regional K-12 science fair in St. Louis hosted by The Academy of Science of St. Louis, promoting STEM skills and awarding scholarships and cash prizes.

The Academy of Science - Greater St. Louis Science Fair is a free, regional K-12 STEM competition organized by The Academy of Science of St. Louis. It promotes scientific inquiry, innovation, and project-based learning among students residing or studying in St. Louis City or County. The fair cultivates critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills while awarding scholarships and cash prizes to advance STEM education and support college aspirations.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

Projects are evaluated by professional scientists and STEM professionals based on rubrics aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and STEM education best practices. Judging criteria emphasize scientific inquiry, innovation, project design, experimentation, data analysis, and presentation skills. Safety form completion contributes to scoring. Winners are determined by scores reflecting mastery in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and scientific method application. High-scoring projects receive scholarships and cash prizes.