Prizes

National Competition

There are many great prizes to be won

  • First prize: A$2000
  • Second prize: A$1200
  • Third prize: A$500

Thirteen finalists will receive A$200

Finalists will be treated to an all expenses paid, awesome four-day educational science camp and presentation event in Melbourne in February 2009.  Part of this camp includes the final judging for the major prizes.

International Competition

The national winners of the national BHP Billiton Science Awards will have the chance to participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Reno, Nevada in the USA in May 2009.

(NB: There are restrictions on eligibility to attend ISEF. One requirement for those attending ISEF is that students are in Year 9 or above for the school year in 2008, and not aged 21 or over).

Other Cash Prizes

  • Up to four winning primary entries will win A$200.
  • Up to 50 semi-finalist entries will win A$100.

Encouragement Awards

Up to fifty primary students will receive encouragement award prize packs