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South Fraser Regional Science Fair

The regional science fair for Grades 7–12 in Surrey and Delta, held at KPU Surrey. The 2027 fair is April 7–8.

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Grades
Grades 7–12
Format
In person at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey campus.
Cost
$60 per student last year. Partners each pay separately. 2027 fee not announced yet.
Official site
sfrsf.wordpress.com

Key dates

  • Not confirmed yetApplication deadlineMid-March 2027 (2026: March 16)
  • ConfirmedFair at KPU Surrey (April 7–8)Wed, April 7, 2027

What it is

The South Fraser fair is open to all Grade 7–12 students at Surrey or Delta public and independent schools.

Students present a project to judges at the KPU Surrey Conference Centre. Projects can be done alone or with a partner.

Top projects go on to the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Four projects from this fair competed there in 2026.

A good fit if: Grade 7–12 students in Surrey and Delta who want to take a school project further.

How to register

  1. Students apply online through the fair website. In 2026, applications closed March 16.
  2. Each school has a limit on how many projects it can send. Check the eligibility page and ask your child's teacher.
  3. The student, a sponsor teacher and a parent all sign a consent form.
  4. If you live in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond or the North Shore, your child enters the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair instead.

How to prepare

  • The fair website has a student resources page and ethics forms. The organizers suggest starting your project now.
  • The Science Fair Foundation of BC offers small project grants of $50 to $200. Last year, applications closed in February.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.

Common questions

Which science fair do Surrey students go to?

The South Fraser Regional Science Fair. It's for Grade 7–12 students at Surrey and Delta public and independent schools.

How much does the South Fraser science fair cost?

In 2026 the fee was $60 per participant. Partners on a two-person project each paid separately.

What comes next

Science

UBC Physics Olympics

A hands-on team physics competition for BC high schools at UBC. The 2027 event is Saturday, February 27. Schools register teams in the fall.

Grades 8–12$80 per team last yearScience

Shad Canada

A month-long summer STEAM and entrepreneurship program for Grade 10 and 11 students. Apply by November 8, 2026 for early decision, or by January 6, 2027.

Grades 10–11Free to apply

Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.