About the OC Science & Engineering Fair
The Orange County Science & Engineering Fair (OCSEF) is a nonprofit educational organization that has promoted science and engineering in Orange County since 1955. The educators, scientists, and engineers who volunteer their services are committed to educating, guiding, and motivating students to engage in project-based learning in all fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to be college and career ready in the 21st century.
OCSEF winners go on to compete in the CA State Science and Engineering Fair and the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Special Awards
The Foundation provides support to recognize and reward top students in each category:
- 10 Beckman-Chapman Award winners receive $100 prize and an opportunity to work with digital arts majors at Chapman University to refine their poster designs
- Top 4 projects overall are entered into the International Science and Engineering Fair, with travel and logistical costs supported by the Foundation
Important Dates
Interested participants should note the following important dates for the upcoming Orange County Science & Engineering Fair:
- Project Registration begins - September 1
- Pre-Approval begins - September 1
- Pre-Approval ends - November 2
- Regular Registration ends - February 1
- Project Submission ends - February 22
- Project Setup - March 12
- Judging & Student Interviews - March 13
- Awards Ceremony - March 14
Check ocsef.org for complete details and confirmed dates.
