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 attend the Long Night of Science in Berlin. The 2024 National Final took place on Thursday and Friday 28 and 29 November 2024. Details of the specific awards which were presented at the 2024 National Final are posted below. The awards ceremony may be viewed here.
SciFest STEM Champion 2024
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 Columbus, Ohio in May 2025.
SciFest STEM Champion 2024 Runner-Up Award
Trophy and €500.
Berlin Long Night of Science Award
Trophy and an all-expenses-paid trip for the winning student/s and their teacher to attend the Long Night of Science in Berlin on 28 June 2025 . 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.
EirGrid Cleaner Climate Grand Award
Trophy and €500.
This award is available only to winners of the regional EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award. From these winning projects a panel of judges selects the projects to compete for the Grand Award at the National Final. Sponsored by EirGrid.
Intel Technology Award
Trophy and €500. Sponsored by Intel Ireland.
Mallinckrodt STEM Excellence Award
Trophy and €500. Sponsored by Mallinckrodt.
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 Junior Scientist of the Future Award
Trophy and €75.
SciFest Junior Technologist of the Future Award
Trophy and €75.
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Winners of the above awards will have their project poster displayed on the gallery wall in Explorium - National Sport and Science Centrefor eight weeks after the competition. In addition, each student will receive a family pass to the Science section of Explorium for a total of four people, including the student. |
Achievement in STEM Awards
Engraved plaques. Each student receives an engraved plaque to mark their success at the regional fairs.
Teacher of Excellence Award
This award is presented to the teacher of the student/s who win/s the SciFest STEM Champion 2024 title. The winning teacher, as the mentor of the winning student/s, receives an engraved trophy and will accompany the SciFest STEM Champion/s 2024 to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio in May 2025.