Application date extended for 2021 BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Budding young scientists in Offaly were given good news today when BT Ireland announced an extension to the application deadline for entry submissions to the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2021 to mid-day on Thurday, October 1 next.
The fee for project entries has also been waived for the event which, for the first time in its prestigious history, will be delivered across a virtual platform from January 6 – 8 2021.
The decision to extend the deadline was taken to give young people, their teachers and guardians additional time to finalise their ideas as they all adjust to their return to school. It also allows an opportunity for some students to refine their project idea and for teachers to submit their completed documentation.
Mari Cahalane, Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, BT Ireland said: “We appreciate this has been a trying time for teachers, parents and students across Ireland and we want to do our part to ensure that they have time to adjust to their new learning environment. Covid-19 has meant that many aspects of school life may look different, including many extra-curricular activities.
We would encourage all students to consider taking part in the exhibition. The BTYSTE is a brilliant opportunity to develop skills such as research and presentation skills, that you can take through your school experience and later into your career. Additionally, the BTYSTE is an official Gaisce partner, which allows students to use their participation towards gaining their Gaisce President’s Award.”
The exhibition offers students the chance to take home one of the most coveted awards for participants, the BTYSTE perpetual trophy and a substantial prize fund of €7,500. In all, there are 200 prizes to be won for individuals, groups, and teachers.
For this year, project entry fees have been waived and entries can now be submitted online at www.btyoungscientist.com. To enter, an individual or group must submit an entry which includes a one-page proposal outlining their project idea. Entries can be made in any one of four categories: technology; social and behavioural science; biological and ecological science and chemical, physical and mathematical science. A teacher must sign-off each submission and this needs to be completed by mid-day on Thursday October 1 next.