More than 10,000 students from

secondary schools in 50 states, Puerto Rico and, in cooperation with the

U.S. Department of Defense, schools of Europe and the Pacific, participate

in the symposia administered by universities.

Each year, approximately 50

Georgia students are selected by science professionals to present their

original science projects in front of judges at the state competition

in Athens. Approximately 50 additional students are invited to participate

as observers and to present their science in poster form.

One student selected from each

of the regional levels wins a $4,000 scholarship. This student and four

selected observers receive all-expense paid trips to the national competition

where eight $16,000, eight $6,000 and eight $2,000 scholarships and other

prizes are awarded to the top presenters.

For information and an application,

visit the web site, www.uga.edu/oasp , or phone 706-542-7623.