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Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

Student and Teacher Information

March 26-28, 2026

Students, parents, and teachers should review the info to be aware of deadlines, policies, and procedures. Missing deadlines or instructions may affect participation or award eligibility.

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How to Qualify

Information about qualifying for regional fairs and GSEF, including official rules and forms from conducting research.

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Regional Fair

Find your GSEF-affiliated regional fair. Students must be selected to advance from one of these fairs to be eligible for GSEF.

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Required Forms

Checklist and descriptions of forms required for regional and state-level eligibility.

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Project Categories

GSEF participants compete in one of these 21 scientific categories.

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Display & Safety Regulations

All projects exhibiting at GSEF must follow these rules and regulations.

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Eighteen year old senior Ryan D., left, of Mill Creek High School and his classmate eighteen year old senior Katie S. talk with judge Caroline J., a second year psychology masters student at UGA during judging on Friday afternoon at the Georgia Statewide Science and Engineering Fair held at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga.

Judging Criteria

Evaluation criteria used for judging at GSEF.

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