CPS Student Science Fair Inc. provides Mini and Maxi grants to qualifying students. Mini grants ($100/semester) and Maxi-grants ($500/year) are made available to qualifying students requiring materials not available at their school in order to continue their STEM research efforts. To help students apply for a grant please have them complete the appropriate application below then submit to CPS Student Science Fair, Inc.
Financial Assistance for Student Research
75th Annual Exhibition of CPS Student STEM Research
Dates: March 13 - March 16, 2025
Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
2025 Exhibition InfoUpcoming Dates & Deadlines
May 2nd, 2025 – May 3rd, 2025
Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) State Science Fair
More InfoWe Rely on Donations
We rely on the support of donations to support students and host annual exhibitions of their STEM research. Please consider being a contributor to the operating fund, scholarship fund, or providing special awards and tours prizes.
Learn more or donate nowWe Need Volunteers
Volunteering is a great way that an individual or corporation can support the Chicago Public Schools Student STEM Exhibition. Consider volunteering to help with one or more of our activities or committees.
Learn MoreBecome a Judge
If your background is in science and/or mathematics becoming a judge is a great way to support the CPS Student STEM Exhibition. Consider becoming a judge for the STEM regional exhibitions, virtual essays, citywide symposium, or citywide exhibition.
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