Becoming an Intel ISEF Special Award Organization 

Participation in the Special Award Program of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) offers a unique opportunity for organizations to support and encourage achievements by young people in science, math, and engineering.

Benefits for Special Award Organizations include:

• Unique one-on-one interaction with the top 1,500 young scientists and researchers in the world through the judging process.
• Launch point for long-term relationship with designated awardees. Winners can become life-long members, employees, and supporters of the participating SAO.
• Public visibility and recognition for SAO in promoting excellence in science and research. Inclusion in SAO program providing over $3 million annually in scholarships, awards, etc. and PR opportunities that presents.
• Opportunity for employees or members of the SAO to participate in highly-regarded and rewarding judging process.
• On-site and Intel ISEF-specific benefits including: SAO inclusion in promotional materials; inclusion in a professionally-produced awards ceremony; meals, mixers, and breaks provided for on-site judges.
• Interaction and networking opportunities amongst the estimated 70 annual SAOs.

Special Award sponsorship is open to:

• Scientific, mathematical, and engineering societies
• Agencies of the Federal government
• Colleges and universities
• Corporations

An annual affiliation fee is required for all organizations at each level of participation.

Levels of Participation:

Special Awards are given at the international level and include scholarships, internships, equipment grants and scientific field trips. SSP encourages colleges and universities to provide tuition scholarships to Intel ISEF Finalists. The opportunity to meet and talk with these high caliber students has proven to be a valuable recruiting tool.

Organizations may also choose to reward students that participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated fairs throughout the United States and over 50 countries through the Regional Award program. These awards, administered annually by SSP through the Intel ISEF-affiliated fair network, include scholarships, prizes, plaques, certificates, and unique award packages. Regional awards are provided at the local science fair level rather than at the Intel ISEF.

See the current listing of Special Award Organizations and Regional Award Organizations.

For more information on becoming a Special Award Organization at Intel ISEF, please contact Diane Rashid at 202-785-2255.