Science Competitions

University of Waterloo's Chem 13 News Exam and Avogadro Exam | ChemistryThe University of Waterloo's annual Chem 13 News and Avogadro Exams organized by the Department of Chemistry offer students worldwide a chance to test their high school chemistry knowledge. The exams are done online every year in May. Teachers must order exams for their students through Waterloo's shopify portal.

Home | Sir Isaac Newton ExamThe Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) exam is a test of high school physics and is offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo to encourage the teaching of physics. The exam, although challenging, is meant to be refreshing and fun. Political and other topical humour have marked SIN exams for years. Students participate from across Canada, the USA and

The aim of the competition is to provide all high school students with an opportunity to test their knowledge and understanding of biology. We encourage participation of younger students, especially those in Grade 11.

The Top 5% of students in Canadian schools will receive certificates designating them as National Biology Scholars; the Top 1% as National Biology Scholars with Distinction. Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 1%.
The Top 5% of students in schools outside of Canada will receive certificates designating them as International Biology Scholars; the Top 1% as International Biology Scholars with Distinction. Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 1
Admission scholarships, valued at $3,000, will be awarded to the top 15 students (of all participants) in the 2018 competition to register in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto (St. George campus).
The top three Canadian schools and the top three schools outside of Canada each receive a Certificate of Excellence.

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