Elevate your research beyond fair presentation by publishing. High School students in Senior RED Division who receives an award at a Terra Fair may publish their research at the International Journal of High School Research after submission and review process. Please follow the instructions on the journal’s website.
All awards are shared in the case of a team project.
| Award Title | Description |
|---|---|
| GENIUS Olympiad Award | Recognizes projects addressing environmental issues. Winners receive a certificate and invitation to compete as GENIUS Olympiad finalists. |
| ISEF Grand Prize | Selects projects to represent TNJSF at the Regeneron ISEF. Winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip, while alternates receive alternate status. |
| New Jersey Water Environment Award | Honors outstanding research on water quality, pollution, or conservation. Winner receives a $500 cash award, certificate, plaque, and entry to the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. Sponsored by the Central Section of the New Jersey Water Environment Association. |
| Award Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Air Force Awards | Recognizes up to four projects in mathematics, science, and engineering that conduct research in areas of interest to the U.S. Air Force. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement and an award package. |
| Association for Computing Machinery | Recognizes projects advancing computer science and computer engineering. Winners receive a one-year ACM student membership. |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award | Honors an outstanding individual project in biochemistry or molecular biology. Winner receives a $50 cash award. Sponsored by the Fairleigh Dickinson University student chapter of the ASBMB. |
| Bobbi Alcock Founders Award in Chemistry | Presented to the top-scoring project in Chemistry. Winner receives a medal and certificate. |
| Cancer Research Awards | Recognizes outstanding cancer research projects. Winners receive cash awards of $250, $150, or $100. Sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research. |
| Category Awards | Honors top projects in each Experimental Research category. Winners receive cash awards and/or certificates depending on placement. |
| Chemistry Research Awards | Recognizes outstanding chemistry research conducted independently or with professional mentorship. Winners receive a $200 cash award and a plaque. Sponsored by the North Jersey Section of the American Chemical Society. |
| Citadel Securities Innovation Prize | Honors a project demonstrating exceptional ingenuity and innovation. Winner receives a $100 cash award and certificate. |
| Field Research Awards | Recognizes outstanding field-based research in biology, ecology, or environmental science. Winners receive a $50 cash award. Sponsored by James Danch. |
| Four-Year Participation Awards | Honors students who participated in TNJSF during all four years of high school. Recipients receive an award plaque. |
| Freshman Participation Awards | Recognizes freshmen who successfully completed a TNJSF project. Recipients receive a certificate. |
| Fricis and Emma Ernstsons Affirmation Award | Honors projects demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Winners receive a pin and certificate of achievement. |
| Geoscience Awards | Honors projects promoting excellence in geoscience education and awareness. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement and honorary AWG membership. |
| Helmer Volunteer Award for True Potential | Recognizes students whose determination or passion deserves special recognition. Winners receive a pin and certificate of achievement. |
| Human Genetics Awards | Honors outstanding genetics research projects. Winners receive cash awards and certificates. Sponsored by the Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey. |
| IEEE NJ Young Engineer Award | Recognizes projects demonstrating strong engineering principles. Winners receive a cash award and Certificate of Achievement. Sponsored by the IEEE North Jersey Section. |
| In Vitro Biology Awards | Honors outstanding plant or animal in vitro biology research by 11th-grade students. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement. |
| Innovation Awards | Recognizes innovative experimental projects using affordable and accessible materials. Winners receive a $50 cash award. Sponsored by James Danch. |
| Ken Lyons Award for Independent Research | Honors students conducting independent scientific research. Winner receives a $250 cash award. |
| Kean University Office of Science and Technology Award | Recognizes outstanding projects, particularly from underrepresented and first-generation students. Award details are determined by Kean University. |
| Kean University STEM Research Scholar Award | Honors a student demonstrating excellence in STEM research. Winner receives a full scholarship to the Summer Scholars Research Program; first and second alternates receive alternate scholarship status. |
| M. E. Wood & Associates Mathematics Award | Recognizes projects demonstrating outstanding mathematical understanding. Winners receive a Pin and Certificate of Achievement. |
| Metric Awards | Honors projects demonstrating excellent use of the International System of Units (SI). Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement. |
| NASA Earth System Science Awards | Recognizes projects focused on Earth's interconnected systems and environmental change. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement. |
| Naval Science Awards | Recognizes science and engineering projects relevant to U.S. Navy research. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement and additional Navy gifts. |
| NJIT Academic Fellowship | Recognizes outstanding 11th-grade STEM projects. Winner receives a $1,000 annual fellowship for four years; alternates receive alternate fellowship status. Sponsored by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. |
| NJIT CPCP Academy Scholarship | Awards an outstanding 10th-grade project with a scholarship for an NJIT college course. Winner receives tuition for one credit-bearing course; first alternate receives alternate scholarship status. Sponsored by the NJIT Center for Pre-College Programs. |
| NOAA Pulse of the Planet Awards | Recognizes projects supporting NOAA's mission in climate, oceans, weather, and environmental stewardship. Winners receive an award certificate and letter. |
| Psychology Awards | Recognizes outstanding psychology research projects. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement and a one-year APA student membership. |
| Regeneron Biomedical Science Award | Honors an exceptional biomedical science student. Winner receives a certificate and $375 cash award. |
| Rhea Jezer Energy 21 Symposium | Recognizes projects related to energy and environmental sustainability. Winners receive full symposium registration, meals, and field trip participation. |
| Ricoh Sustainable Development Awards | Honors projects promoting sustainable and socially responsible innovation. Winners receive a Certificate of Achievement. |
| Statistics Awards | Recognizes outstanding use of statistics in research. Winners receive cash awards ranging from $50 to $150. Sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Statistical Association. |
| Topic Presentation Award | Honors excellence in presenting and explaining a STEM topic. Winner receives $50 and a certificate. |
| Wonder Women in Science | Recognizes a female student with a passion for STEM. Winner receives a certificate and an autographed copy of Wonder Women in Science. |
| Yale Science and Engineering Awards | Recognizes outstanding STEM projects by 11th-grade students. Winners receive a formal certificate and medallion. |