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Within the National Science Fair Program, the Canada-Wide Science Fair constitutes the national championship round, where finalists from Regional Science Fairs across the country meet and compete.
In bringing Canada’s top young scientists together, the CWSF aims to accomplish two primary goals: to help participants benchmark their scientific and technological achievements against those of peers and to create a positive scientific and social experience for all the young people involved. A secondary goal is to expose other students in the CWSF’s geographic area to peer role models – the best young science and technology minds in the country.
The CWSF takes place in May in a different Canadian city each year. Youth Science Canada-affiliated Regional Science Fairs apply to host the CWSF up to four years in advance.
CWSF Hosting Application
Youth Science Canada is accepting applications from regions/organizations that are interested in hosting the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF). All particulars associated with developing an application are listed below.
Criteria affecting site selection include the capabilities of the host community, reliability and suitability of the “Host Team” and the proposed facilities.The CWSF Site Selection Committee will make final selection of a future CWSF site.
Youth Science Canada welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with you as you prepare the CWSF Hosting Application. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply wish to discuss a point, please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage you to send us draft versions of your application so that we can provide feedback prior to the application’s official submission. If we can help in any other way, just ask.
The CWSF Hosting Application is the first step in a multi-stage site selection process. Submitting an application does not obligate your region/organization in any way. It simply indicates a strong interest in hosting a future CWSF and receiving a preliminary assessment of your proposal.
Youth Science Canada
Youth Science Canada is a national organization enabling youth science programs through partnerships at the regional, provincial and national levels. For almost 50 years, YSC has been the nation's leading organization for promoting innovation and celebrating excellence in science and technology among Canadian youth.
As a registered charitable organization, Youth Science Canada relies on the largest volunteer network of its kind in Canada – more than 8,000 dedicated parents, teachers and scientists – to help provide opportunities for competition, mentorship and recognition to Canada's young innovators.
CWSF Overview
Youth Science Canada is best known for its showcase event, the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF). This week-long national competition takes place in a different location each year, rotating across Canada. The CWSF brings together approximately 550 students (grades 7-12) from over 100 regional fairs in every province and territory, along with 200 adult delegates and 375 highly qualified judges. These top young scientists compete for medals, cash awards, scholarships and other prizes worth nearly $1,000,000.
The event would not be possible without the dedication of a host committee, their entourage of volunteers, and the support of the local community.
CWSF Requirements
Facility/Site Requirements:
The intent is to rotate the CWSF across Canada, giving preference in certain years to Atlantic Canada, Central Canada (Ontario and Québec) and Western Canada. Although there is room for flexibility, preference will be given to locations that meet the following criteria:
College and/or university city
A full-service airport that offers regularly scheduled daily flights from across Canada within a three hour drive of host city.
Basic facility requirements:
All the above facilities should be within walking distance
Accommodation - up to 800 people for 7 nights (Sat to Sat)
Meals - space to feed up to 800 people (one setting preferred)
Exhibit Hall – ideal size 2300 square metres (24,757 square feet)
Judges area – space to accommodate 375 people either in one large room (approx 7000 sq ft / 650 sq metres) or two smaller rooms
Two Banquets - for up to 800-850 people
Awards Ceremony - seating for at least 900 people plus a large stage
Meeting rooms - one large room for up to 175-200 people plus various smaller rooms for workshops, offices, lounges, committee meetings, etc.
Note: detailed hosting facility required is available upon request
Local host committee requirements:
Organization: Incorporated non-profit or registered charitable organization
Chairpersons: Two independent co-chairs with regional and CWSF experience
Treasurer: Budgeting/accounting/financing experience at the regional level or similar experience
Other members of your team: Several members of your team must have regional and/or CWSF experience Local
Chief Judge Requirements:
Below is a brief outline of the minimum qualification for nominating a local chief judge(s). A detailed description of the Local Chief Judge’s role & responsibilities, including desirable credentials is available and should be used as a guideline for nominating a suitable candidate(s). This document will be provided as a supplemental document, once a region/organization has expressed intent to complete the application/site selection process.
A PhD or equivalent and an appointment as a faculty member at a local University or College.
Significant experience as a science fair judge at the school and regional levels, including a term as the Chief Judge at the Regional Science Fair.
A large and demonstrable set of contacts with potential judges in the local science community.
Some knowledge of Youth Science Canada judging rules and processes.
Ability and capacity to recruit 375 judges from post-secondary institutions, industry, government research facilities, cognate professional sectors (e.g., engineers, physicians)
Fundraising:
A Local Host Committee must commit to raising approximately $300,000 in cash or in-kind contributions to support local host committee activities, responsibilities and obligations. A sample budget will be provided as a supplemental document, once a region/organization has expressed intent to complete the application/site selection process.
Partnership
Youth Science Canada is responsible for the staging of the Canada-‐Wide Science Fair. Youth Science Canada staff and volunteers work with the local host committee to plan and implement all aspects of the CWSF. A summary of the key activities, responsibilities and obligations of Youth Science Canada and the Local Host Committee is available as a supplemental document.
CWSF Application Details
CWSF Dates: May (Saturday to the following Saturday)
CWSF Event Schedule: See CWSF Week-at-a-Glance. Changes to the basic schedule cannot be made without YSC’s written permission.
Facility Requirements: See CWSF Facilities – Requirements-at-a-Glance
Hosting Requirements: Youth Science Canada has established minimum CWSF site and host criteria, as listed in this document. There is some flexibility; if your application would require an exemption to any of these requirements, please contact Youth Science Canada immediately.
Submitting your Application: All parties interested in hosting CWSF are requested to complete the application form and return it to YSC, together with the required supplementary documents. Only one copy is required.
Submission Deadline: May 31
Send your completed application to:
Liette Philippe, CWSF Coordinator
Youth Science Canada
1550 Kingston Road, Suite 213
Pickering, ON L1V 1C3
Tel: 866-341-0040 ext 233 or direct: 613-825-3587
Fax: 416-341-0040 or direct: 613-825-8501
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