Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)
Catalog organization: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
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What Is Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)?
PJAS is a Pennsylvania research-and-presentation competition for students in grades 7-12. Students develop a science, mathematics, computer-science or engineering project, complete required safety/review paperwork, and give an oral presentation at one of 12 regional meets. Science entries must include student-conducted research and data; book reports or unsupported theories do not satisfy the research standard. Visuals are submitted as PDFs, and judging considers the research question or purpose, methods/content, analysis/results, communication and overall quality.
Regional meets normally occur from January through early March. Students earning a First Award advance with the same project, which may be improved, to the three-day State Meet at Penn State University Park in May. The completed 2026 State Meet ran May 17-19 and housed students in campus dorms. State participants can be considered for monetary awards, and juniors may interview for trips and Penn State scholarships; none is guaranteed.
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 7–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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