CSF - Connecticut Science Fair

Why Donate
The CSF completed its fifty-eighth year of service to the youth of CT in 2006. Our activity directs all funds towards fair operation, student awards, and all expense paid trips to the International Science and Engineering Fair, ISEF. It is entirely staffed by volunteers with no paid staff. This program is the result of the generosity of the more than 80 local corporations, government and nonprofit organizations that present over 200 awards each year to provide the valuable recognition and encouragement these students deserve for their efforts.

Our Mission
The Connecticut Science Fair is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization that serves the youth of CT by providing opportunities for recognition for those whose interests are in the scientific and engineering disciplines. Our volunteers work to interest youth in careers in science and engineering through our yearly fair, teacher and student workshops and web site. We are a charter member or the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and activity of Science Service, Washington D.C.

Suggested Donation Levels
$5,000 Project Sponsors
$3,000 Category Sponsor
$1,000 Grant sponsor
$200 Contributors
$100 Friends of the Fair

For contributions of $1,000 or more, student awards valued at 15% of the contribution will be presented by the fair in the name of the donor. We would be delighted to work with you or your organization to structure an awards category or fund a fair project.

Corporate Sponsors
Corporate sponsorships support Fair operations and new projects. The Fair is currently seeking sponsorship for new and existing categories. Our goal is to provide rich and varied forms of recognition for students, their advisors and schools.

Special Award Sponsors
Professional societies and businesses may sponsor awards that focus on their unique interests. These awards require a minimum value of $50 per student. Businesses are asked to provide a contribution to Fair operations.

How to Donate
You can contribute securely online right now by clicking on "Make a Donation" or you can fill out the >donation form and mail in your contribution to the address on the form. If you would like help sponsoring an award or for more information, >contact us

Recent Achievements
• 501 students from 112 schools and six regional/city fairs competed at our four day state fair held at Quinnipiac University in mid-March. 200 scientists, engineers, and educators served as judges.

• More than 400 awards having a total value of greater than $100,000 were given at the state fair by CSF and the 84 organizations affiliated with our special awards program.

• Fourteen CSF students went on to be recognized as semifinalists in the Discovery Young Scientist nationwide competition. One was chosen as a top-forty finalist and trip to compete in Washington, D.C.

• More than 15,000 projects were developed by Connecticut 7th through 12th grade students In competitions leading to our fair.

• For a second year, the fair's physical and life sciences award categories had cash awards underwritten by grant sponsors.

• All four of our Connecticut Science Fair winners were category winners at the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, May 7–13 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Become a Member
Membership in the Association brings you the yearly mailings and the opportunity to support an important recognition program for the science oriented youth of Connecticut
Types of Membership:
$10 Student
$50 Regular
$100 Alumni/Member Program

Or volunteer your services as a committee member.

Alumni and Member Awards
Alumni and members may sponsor special awards as part of their Fair membership. Each contribution has a minimum value of $100. This allows $50 per award and an accompanying membership fee of $50.