Hosted by the Hip Hop Science Show

With award-winning science communicator Maynard “Hip Hop MD” Okereke — bringing the energy, encouragement, and celebration your child deserves. 

Meet the MC Who Makes Science Fun

Hip Hop MD (Maynard Okereke) is an award-winning science communicator and STEM personality known for making scientific concepts exciting, engaging, and culturally relevant across stage, screen, and social platforms.

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Submit Your Virtual Science Fair Project

Your project may be featured during the Virtual Science Fair showcase.


Who can enter: K–12 students (homeschoolers and classroom learners welcome)
Cost: Free
Format: Video submission
Video length: 1–5 minutes

What to Include in Your Video About Your Science Fair Project :
✔ Your question
✔ Your hypothesis
✔ Your experiment
✔ What you discovered

What the Online Science Fair for Students Is (And Isn't)

(Hint: It's a Science Fair Designed for Real Kids)

This isn’t about perfect posters or memorized facts. It’s about curiosity, exploration, and giving kids a chance to share what they’ve learned in a way that feels encouraging—not intimidating.


This virtual science fair is:

  • A place for kids to explore questions they care about

  • Built for homeschoolers, classroom learners, and curious kids everywhere

  • Focused on confidence, creativity, and discovery

This science fair is not:

  • High‑pressure or cutthroat

  • About who spent the most money

  • Only for “advanced” science students

Backed by the Science & Homeschool Community

The 2026 Virtual Science Fair is supported by educators and science communicators who believe every child deserves to feel confident exploring science.

Hip Hop Science Show — Our event host and MC, bringing energy, encouragement, and celebration to help kids feel confident sharing their work.

Science Buddies — A trusted leader in STEM education, supporting strong scientific thinking and real‑world learning.

Journey Homeschool — Advocates for homeschool families, helping parents feel supported as they guide science learning at home..

Need Virtual Science Fair a Project Idea?

Projects can be big or small, simple or complex.
If your child explored a question and learned something new, they’re ready to enter. We offer science fair project ideas and kits for a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • Biology
  • ● Earth science
  • ● Chemistry
  • ● Physics
  • ● Robotics
  • ● Astronomy
  • ● Engineering
  • ● Life science
  • ● And more!

SHOP BY TOPIC:  Biology Kits | Chemistry Kits | Alternative Energy | Robotics & Coding

Science Fair Kits That Help Kids Succeed
How the Virtual Science Fair Works
Ask a Question:

Choose something you're curious about.

1
Run an Experiment:

Test your hypothesis.

2
Record Your Project:

Create a 1–5 minute video explaining your work.

3
Submit & Share:

Upload your video and join the fair.

4
What Judges Look For

Virtual science fair Projects are evaluated based on:

Curiosity
Experiment Design
Clear Explanation
What the Student Learned

You don't need perfect results. Thoughtful investigation matters most.

JUDGE #1: Science Buddies

Try their topic selection wizard, to help determine your next science experiment.

JUDGE #2: Journey Homeschool

Get their free science fair guide below, to help you get started.

JUDGE #3: Home Science Tools

Explore Science Fair Kits

Parents: Why Should My Child Participate in the HST Virtual Science Fair?


In addition to the fact that the HST online science fair is
lots of fun for kids of all ages:

● It’s for all students, not just beginners or those advanced in their science education.

● It will help support your child’s ongoing education in the sciences.

● It can encourage a love of science and interest in pursuing the field.

● There are so many science fair project ideas relevant to many different subjects and career fields.

● Project ideas can encourage critical thinking, data analysis, observational and reporting skills.

● Science fair project ideas can help students cultivate real-world skills they will use after their formal education is complete.

● And students have a chance to win prizes, too!

Prizes, Awards & Recognition

Every participant deserves recognition for their hard work. Outstanding projects will earn awards, prizes, and science‑themed rewards.
All participants will receive recognition for taking part in the science fair.

Grand Champion

1st Place Trophy
1st Place Certificate
Home Led Microscope

Reserve Champion

Best of Class Certificate
HST Beaker Mug
$100 HST Gift Card

Third Champion

Third Champion Certificate
HST Beaker Mug
$25 HST Gift Card