Each year qualifying winners from each of the 16 regional SciFest STEM fairs are invited to compete in the SciFest National Final. Awards at the National Final include the opportunity to represent Ireland at international competitions and events in the United States, Hong Kong and Germany. The 2022 National Final will take place on Thursday and Friday 24 and 25 November 2022. Details of the specific awards available at the 2022 National Final are posted below.
SciFest STEM Champion 2022
Trophy, €500 and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning student/s to represent Ireland at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas in May 2023. Supported by Regeneron.
SciFest STEM Champion 2022 Runner-Up Award
Trophy and €500.
Berlin Long Night of Science Award
Trophy and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning students and their teacher to attend the Long Night of Science in Berlin in 2023 (Date to be confirmed). Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award
Trophy and €500.
This award is available only to winners of the regional Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award. From these winning projects a panel of judges selects the projects to compete for the Grand Award at the National Final. Sponsored by Boston Scientific.
Boston Scientific Medical Devices Grand Award Runner-Up
Trophy and €75.
This award is available only to winners of the regional Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award. From these winning projects a panel of judges selects the projects to compete for the Grand Award at the National Final. Sponsored by Boston Scientific.
Intel Technology Award
Trophy and €500. Sponsored by Intel Ireland.
SciFest STEM Outreach Video Award
Trophy and €300.
National finalists are invited to submit a short video of their project. These videos are posted to the web to be voted on by members of the public. The project receiving the highest number of votes receives the award. Entry for this award is optional.
SciFest Social Sciences Award
Trophy and €150.
SciFest Life Sciences Award
Trophy and €150.
THEA Award
Trophy and €75. Sponsored by the Technological Higher Education Association
ISTA Award
Trophy and €75. Sponsored by the Irish Science Teachers' Association.
SciFest Scientist of the Future Award
Trophy and €75.
Excellence in STEM Awards
Engraved plaques.
Teacher of Excellence Award
This award is presented to the teacher of the student/s who win the SciFest STEM Champion 2022 title. The winning teacher receives an engraved trophy and will accompany the SciFest STEM Champion 2022 to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas, in May 2023.