State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa

Iowa's statewide science fair, run by Iowa 4-H and Iowa State University Extension and affiliated with Regeneron ISEF. Students in grades 6 to 12 who live in or attend school in Iowa, including homeschoolers, present original research projects, and no qualifying fair is required first. The fair is held each spring at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and top projects can earn trips to Regeneron ISEF.

Offered by State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa. Competition for high school students in Ames, Iowa, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-02-15.

Fields: STEM, Research, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Ames, Iowa.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: Applications open December 1, 2026 and close February 15, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa

When do applications for State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa open?

Applications open December 1, 2026 and close February 15, 2027.

Is State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Ames, Iowa. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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