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At the beginning of the competition, students will be given two months to apply and come up with their unique science project, and on 4th January 2009 the best 100 are chosen to enter the competition. The contest itself will be held at the Scientific Center on 27 & 28 March 2009, during which students will also showcase their projects.
ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Kuwait Limited President, Dr. John Hoholick said:
"Excellence in math and science education is directly correlated to the ability of countries to successfully compete and prosper in the global community of the 21st century. 'The Kuwait Science Fair: The Best 100' competition aims to encourage students to take an active interest in math and science education and careers, and motivate students to learn and perform well in math and science classes."
Kuwait Energy Company Corporate Affairs Manager, Reyadh Al-Sharraf, said:
"The promise of a better future will be delivered by the scientists and engineers of tomorrow, and 'The Kuwait Science Fair: The Best 100' works to attract young innovators and scientists by exciting them and engaging them in a competitive environment that rewards the innovators and supports student initiatives. We are very proud to partner with leading organizations, such as ExxonMobil, to launch Kuwait's first-ever national science fair and we can't wait to see what the students come up with."
Kuwait Motor Sports Club Chairman, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Dawood Al-Sabah, said:
"We are proud to partner with leading organizations such as ExxonMobil on attracting Kuwait's young talents and providing them with a challenge that not only works to develop their scientific skills, but also develops their collaboration skills in a fair competitive atmosphere that drives them to excel."
Scientific Center Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Mijbil Al-Mutawa, said:
"Education is the key to development and economic growth, and at the heart of our future is the continued development of our students' investigative and problem solving skills. We are very proud to be part of this massive national drive."
The Kuwait Science Fair officially launches on October 20, 2008 with a committee of volunteers comprised of the four organizations as well as volunteers from educational establishments. The volunteers will be approaching government and private schools for support as well as to recruit students for the Kuwait Science Fair.
To qualify, students must be between the ages of 14-18, enrolled in a Kuwaiti high school, and submit a full KSF application form that will be available on the competition's website or from the KSF booth at the Scientific Center as of October 20th 2008.
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