About the International Science and Engineering Fair

The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is held annually each May, and has been administered since 1950 by the Society for Science & the Public.

 

How to Nominate

Overview

The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest international pre-college science competition. Held each May, it has been administered since 1950 by the Society for Science & the Public. Each year, ACM recognizes outstanding projects related to the field of computing with a series of ACM ISEF prizes.

The awards are presented at ISEF and include prizes of $4,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, $1,500 for third place, and $500 for honorable mention. All recipients also receive complimentary Student Memberships to ACM for the duration of their undergraduate education.

Next Deadline

May 2023

Submissions

All high school students with projects related to computing are automatically considered as candidates for the awards.

Career-Long Contributions

Early-to-Mid-Career Contributions

Specific Types of Contributions

Student Contributions

Regional Awards

SIG Awards

How Awards Are Proposed