Following are many programs and areas to support the CPS Student Science Fair, Inc.
Corporate Sponsorship ($20,000 or more)
Join our existing corporate sponsor: Peoples Gas, an Integry’s Energy Group Company. Corporate sponsors receive an invitation to serve on the CPSSSF Board of Directors and recognition in all STEM Exhibition public relations and promotional materials. Contact Ethelene Hare at Ehare@att.net to discuss this opportunity.
In addition to Corporate Sponsorships, the following levels of contribution are recognized:
- Executive Circle $5000
- Angels $1000
- Patrons $500
- Donors $100
Research Grant Program ($2,000 and up)
Provides funds so that Mini grants ($100/semester) and Maxi-grants ($500/year) can be made available to students requiring materials not available at their school in order to continue their STEM research efforts. Contact Elizabeth S. Copper at escopper@cps.edu to discuss Research Grant Program.
Science Clubs ($2,500 per club)
After-school clubs to help students develop their independent research projects for the STEM Exhibition. Contact Elizabeth S. Copper at escopper@cps.edu to discuss the grant, workshop and club programs.
Scholarships ($1,000 and up)
Qualified graduating seniors, pursuing a major in STEM fields who have participated in at least one CPS STEM Exhibition are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Since 1956 CPSSSF has awarded scholarships to 1193 CPS seniors. Scholarships in the minimum amount of $1,000 are encouraged and will be named in honor of the donor. Contact co-chairs Libby Robertson at ljrobertson@cps.edu or Sheila Yacobucci at syacobucci@cps.edu for details.
For Scholarship examples see the 2024 Scholarship Awards Program Book.
Special Awards ($50 - $1000)
Offer one or more special awards to Citywide STEM Exhibition participants. Each year companies and individual donors provide a wealth of prizes including gift cards, cash awards, tours of science facilities, as well as science and math supplies to recognize students’ efforts. Contact Ruby Parnell-Booth at rsparnell-booth@cps.edu for details.
For examples of Special Awards see the 2024 Program Book.
Other Examples of Where Contributions to CPS Student Science Fair are Spent
- Annual CPS Exhibition of Student STEM Research venue expenses
- STEM Exhibition Workshops for Parents
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Travel Expenses and Materials Expenses for Four CPS Students
- Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences (IJAS) Travel Expenses for Fifty CPS Students
- CPS Teacher Mentors for CPS Students
- Science Fair Summer Camp for Middle School Students
Looking to donate to a specific purpose?
Download our contribution form and choose to donate directly to the CPSSSF, Inc. operating fund, a specific memorial scholarship fund, or to a special award of your choosing.
