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Youth Science Canada

Youth Science Canada enables Canadian youth to investigate scientific questions and develop innovative solutions related to current and future challenges.

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Join Team UV: Applications Open for Ambassadors and Volunteers at CWSF 2025

Youth Science Canada is now accepting applications for Team UV—the dedicated group of volunteers and ambassadors who make the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) an inspiring and unforgettable experience.

Canadian students continue remarkable streak with awards at prestigious European science competition

Ann Wang and Angela Cao, both from Vancouver, earn top honours at 35th European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Katowice, Poland

Insights from the Canada-Wide Science Fair: Celebrating Youth Innovation and STEM Excellence

The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) 2024 in Ottawa was a resounding success, bringing together young innovators, dedicated educators, and enthusiastic volunteers. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from all participants, the event highlighted the profound impact of celebrating youth in STEM across Canada.

230 Canadian students share $1.3 million in scholarships and awards at 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa

Being inquisitive pays off. That’s the main message coming out of the 2024 Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Ottawa this week, Canada’s largest annual youth STEM event. This evening, close to 900 people attended the awards ceremony where a total of $1.3 million in awards, prizes and scholarships was presented to 230 students from coast to coast to coast.

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Your passion and skills can help solve some of the biggest global challenges through STEM. Do a project. We’ll help you get started.

“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.”

Adam Noble
Noblegen founder/CEO, CWSF 2013 Best Project Award, Intel ISEF 2012 First Place Grand Award

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