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Biology 

National Biology Competition 
The aim of the competition is to provide all high school students with an opportunity to test their knowledge and understanding of biology. We encourage participation of young​er students, especially those in Grade 11.

The Top 5% of students in Canadian schools will receive certificates designating them as National Biology Scholars; the Top 1% as National Biology Scholars with Distinction. Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 1%.
The Top 5% of students in schools outside of Canada will receive certificates designating them as International Biology Scholars; the Top 1% as International Biology Scholars with Distinction. Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 1
Admission scholarships, valued at $3,000, will be awarded to the top 15 students (of all participants) in the 2016 competition to register in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto (St. George).

Chemistry

Avogadro’s Exam
The exam will cover material that a well-read junior high school chemistry student is likely to have come across in the course of studies. Students may expect to find a few probing and demanding questions on some of the main topics of high school chemistry.​

Prizes and/or certificates are given to the top students whose exam performance is best.
Is chemistry one of your strengths? Then test your skills and measure yourself against fellow students who share the same passion. The Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) is carried out in conjunction with the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO). The Canadian Chemistry Contest is for high school and Cégep students.

$450,  $200, and $100 prizes may be awarded to winners.

The exam will cover material that a well-read senior high school chemistry student is likely to have come across in the course of studies. Students may expect to find a few probing and demanding questions on some of the main topics of high school chemistry.

Prizes and/or certificates are given to the top students whose exam performance is best, whether or not they are planning to go to a university.
To celebrate the International Year of Chemistry (IYC), Chem 13 News magazine together with the University of Waterloo's Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Science encouraged chemistry educators and enthusiasts worldwide to adopt an element and artistically interpret that element. The project created a periodic table as a mosaic of science and art. 

Physics

Ontario Association of Physics Teacher's Grade 11 Physics Contest​

The OAPT Grade 11 Physics Contest is sponsored by the University of Toronto – Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty. Special thanks to Ali Sheikholeslami and Jack Sun of the Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The online version is free for all participating secondary schools. A paper version of the contest is also available. ​


Could win a 3-6 week astronomy internship at York University, a week at the DEEP Summer Academy at UofT, a week at Western University's Engineering Summer Academy or tickets to Canada's Wonderland.

Sir Isaac Newton Physics Exam​​
The SIN exam is a test of high school physics and is offered by the Department of Physics at the University of Waterloo to encourage the teaching of physics. The exam, although aimed at competent students, is meant to be refreshing and fun.

Certificates are awarded to the top students whose exam performance is best, whether or not they are planning to go to a university.

General/Mixed Disciplines

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Competitions
Explore this bank of academic competetions, academic summer programs and internships!
Explore regional scince fair oppourtunties local to you!

 
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