The Bergen SciChallenge, hosted by the Bergen County Academies, is an annual middle school science fair (grades 5-8) affiliated with the national science fair, the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (previously called Broadcom MASTERS). We encourage projects from lab-based experiments to kitchen counter lab work! Our mission is to inspire today's youth to think inquisitively, develop critical thinking skills, and, most importantly, understand that they have the potential to make the world a better place through their research! 

Students who enter our fair are eligible to share their passion for STEM and compete for numerous awards. In addition, the top 10% of our fair are eligible to apply to the national science fair. Please note that only students in grades 6-8 are eligible to compete for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge; all students are eligible for our other awards at the Bergen SciChallenge, regardless of grade level. 

The registration fee is $36.50, and the deadline for registration is May 3rd, 2026 (NO EXCEPTIONS). The fee covers category-specific prizes, activities, and t-shirts. Please note that if you are working with a team (teams of 3 or fewer only), all members must complete the registration and payment individually. SchoolCashOnline will be used for payments, but checks can also be mailed. Please visit the "Payments" tab under the "Registration 2026 & Info" dropdown to learn more and complete your payment.