The Google Science Fair is here! If you've got a passion for science and a great idea that you want to share with the world then this is your chance!
Participate with other students from around the world in an online science competition that aims to recognize today's young scientists and encourage them to experiment and develop their ideas.
The competition is open to students aged 13 to 18 and includes awesome prizes such as scholarships and a trip to the Galapagos Islands with a National Geographic Explorer!
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The Google Science Fair features a range of amazing prizes that could see you enjoying a once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos Islands!
The Islands made famous as Charles Darwin's living laboratory are home to some of the most unique species and beautiful environments in the world.
Follow in Darwin's footsteps with an unforgettable 10 day trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions.
Google Science Fair Prizes:
The Grand Prize winner (selected from the 3 finalist winners), will receive:
A 10 day trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions along with a parent or guardian
A $50000 scholarship
A once in a lifetime experience at their choice of either Google, CERN, LEGO or Scientific American
A personalized LEGO prize
A package from Scientific American
3 finalist winners (one for each of the 3 age group categories, 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18) will receive:
A $25000 scholarship
A once in a lifetime experience at either Google, CERN, LEGO or Scientific American
A special LEGO prize
Digital access to Scientific American archives for their school
15 finalists will receive awesome goodies bags packed with prizes such as:
A Google Chrome Notebook
An Android phone
Cool LEGO gear and more
To sign up, visit the Google Science Fair homepage.
The deadline for project submissions is April 4, 2011. 60 global semi-finalists will be announced in May, 15 global finalists will be decided later in the month, and finalist judging will take place on July 11, 2011 at Google HQ in California.
Good luck to all the young Einsteins entering the competition, be creative with your projects and have fun!
Check out some of our interesting project ideas to help get the ball rolling.
The Google Science Fair is here! If you've got a passion for science and a great idea that you want to share with the world then this is your chance!
The Islands made famous as 
Google Science Fair Prizes:
