# Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair (HSSEF)

Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair (HSSEF) is a STEM opportunity listed on ExtracurricularHub. Eligibility: Grades 6–12. Format: In person.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Catalog organization | Hawaii Academy of Science |
| Category | stem |
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Application | https://www.hawaiiacademyofscience.org/about-the-fair |

## About this program

The Hawaii Academy of Science sponsored the first science fair in Hawaii in 1958. Today the Hawaii State Science & Engineering Fair (HSSEF) is where students present original research to scientists and community groups. The fair returned to in-person judging at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in 2023.

Middle and high school students in Hawaii. School and district science fairs are open to grades 6-12, and the top projects from each district advance to the state fair. Students should contact their district fair coordinator early, because some projects need approval before experimentation begins.

Fields above come directly from the catalog listing. A field with no stored value is omitted.

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Last updated: 2026-10-05.
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