HSTE 2026
Location: Saint Mary’s University
Project Set-up and checks: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Judging: Thursday, April 9, 2026
(details and times below)
Encouraging Wonder (Excellent Teacher Guide from NSYES!)
Participant Guide & Campus Map
| Date (Tentative) | Event |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | Email to schools School Registration Open |
| December 22, 2025 | School Registration ‘Closes’ – by this time, schools should have indicated their desire to send students to HSTE – students should be working on projects by this time. |
| December 2025 | Schools informed of maximum number of projects per school to HSTE |
| January 5, 2026 | Student Registration Opens (Online) |
| March 30, 2026 | ALL Student Registration documents and processes must be complete. |
| April 8, 2026 | WEDNESDAY – SMU EVENT* & Project set up and checks |
| April 9, 2026 | THURSDAY – 2026 Halifax Sci-Tech Expo |
| May 23 to May 30, 2025 | Canada Wide Science Fair 2026 – Edmonton |
| *More information will be shared with schools as plans are confirmed. | |