Quapaw Nation Announces 2027 Inter-Tribal Competitive STEM Fair
Quapaw Nation Higher Education (QNHE) and the Quapaw Nation STEM Team invite Native American students in kindergarten through 8th grade to take part in the 2027 Inter-Tribal Competitive STEM Fair.
The annual fair gives students a chance to share their creativity, research, and problem-solving through projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate individually, in pairs, or in groups.
2027 STEM Fair Details
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Location: Quapaw Nation Fitness Center, Quapaw, Oklahoma
Eligibility: Native American students in kindergarten through 8th grade
Entry deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Itinerary distribution: January 7, 2027
Backup date: Wednesday, February 3, 2027
The event itinerary, including scheduling information, will be emailed to participating students and sponsors on January 7, 2027.
Competition Divisions and Awards
Projects will be organized into four grade-level divisions:
Kindergarten–2nd Grade
3rd–4th Grade
5th–6th Grade
7th–8th Grade
First-, second-, and third-place awards will be based on judging rubric scores. Judges may also award honorable mentions at their discretion. Additional recognition will include special awards for creativity, research methods, and project presentations.
Student and Sponsor Requirements
Each participating student, including every student entering as part of a pair or group, must complete and submit an individual entry form. All students must be accompanied by a sponsor throughout the fair.
Eligible sponsors include school personnel, parents, guardians, family members, and JOM/Indian Education administrators or parent committee members.
Entry Packet and Submission
Completed entry packets and media release forms are due by December 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The official packet includes student information forms, project information, participation guidelines, and the required media release form.
Email completed materials to Education.department@quapawnation.com with STEM FAIR in the subject line.
Guidelines and Additional Information
Science and STEM educators, JOM/Indian Education personnel, parent committees, and Tribal families are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible Native American students.
For complete participation guidelines, entry packets, and additional event information, visit the official Quapaw Nation STEM Fair webpage:
For questions, contact Quapaw Nation Higher Education at Education.department@quapawnation.com.
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