South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair Announces Additional Sponsors for 2025 Event
Mar 7, 2025 | by Office of Advancement | Special Events
CENTRAL, S.C. – The South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair is proud to announce additional sponsors supporting this year’s competition, further strengthening opportunities for students to earn scholarships and recognition for their scientific achievements. The fair, scheduled for March 21, 2025, at Southern Wesleyan University, provides a platform for young innovators to showcase their research and compete for awards, including pathways to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) — two of the most prestigious STEM competitions for high school and middle school students, respectively.
Leading the way as the Title Sponsor is Ortec, Inc., whose generous support ensures a high-quality experience for students, educators, and judges.
Additional sponsors include:
- Southern Wesleyan University – First Place Scholarship Sponsor
- Harper General Contractors – Second Place Scholarship Sponsor
- Hill Electric & The Budd Group – Third Place Scholarship Co-Sponsors
- Poly-Med, Inc. – Sponsor of the Judges’ Breakfast
- Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences (CECAS) – Table Sponsor
“We are incredibly grateful to Ortec, Inc. and all of our sponsors for investing in the future of STEM education,” said Dr. Staci Johnson, Chair of the School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics at Southern Wesleyan University and Director of the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair. “Their support not only rewards students for their hard work, it also opens doors to higher education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.”
The South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair continues to grow, offering students the opportunity to compete for scholarships and prizes while advancing to prestigious competitions like ISEF.
For more information about the fair, sponsorship opportunities, or how to get involved, please visit https://www.swu.edu/science-fair or contact John Power at .
About the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair
The South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair, hosted at Southern Wesleyan University, is dedicated to fostering scientific curiosity and academic excellence among middle and high school students. Through generous community and corporate support, the fair provides pathways to scholarships, awards, and national competitions, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
About Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused, faith-filled community that offers inventive learning experiences. The university endeavors to prepare its students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, go online to www.swu.edu.
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