Scottsdale Homeschoolers Science Fair

We are excited to announce a Science Fair for homeschool students in grades 5 through 8! This is a serious opportunity for young scientists to showcase their research and creativity — and for top performers to qualify for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF).

📅 Science Fair Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Location: B.E.S.T. (Beginners Edge Sports Training at 7432 East Tierra Buena, Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85260)

🎯 Who Can Apply:

• Homeschool students in grades 5–8
• Space is limited to 20 students, so early application is encouraged

📝 How to Apply:

• Before filling out the application form, please view THIS VIDEO on AzSEF to learn about project requirements and recommendations on project selection. Passcode is =qnd38R5
• AzSEF holds monthly student training modules to help students with their projects. I highly recommend you register for them on the main AzSEF site. For example, the September module goes over how to develop a strong research question.
• Complete the application form here: Google Form ***
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive confirmation once your spot is secured.
• DUE DATE: November 10, 2025

*** Here is a PDF version of the Google Form so you can review it with your student before filling it out.

🧪 Presentation Guidelines:

• Each student will give a 3-minute presentation of their project
• Followed by 2 minutes of Q&A with the judges
• Projects will be judged using AzSEF-aligned criteria

🔍 Prepare for AzSEF:

All students must visit the AzSEF website to review the official documents, guidelines, and resources for their division. This includes important information for both the Elementary (Grades 5–6) and Junior (Grades 7–8) divisions.
👉 Explore the materials here: https://www.azscience.org/visit/events/arizona-science-engineering-fair-azsef/students/

Understanding the expectations and requirements in advance will help students prepare a competitive and compliant project, especially for those advancing to AzSEF.

PARENTS — AzSEF provides valuable resources to support your student as a homeschool educator. Please visit the educator page. I highly recommend signing up and viewing their training modules.

🏆 Why Participate?

Winners will advance to compete in the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)!

The number of students we send to AzSEF will depend on the number of students in each division (Elementary and Junior), the number of students per category, and the quality of the projects. The maximum number of students we can send per division is three.