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Judging at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists (Expo)

Be part of a group of enthusiastic academics and professionals from across the country who apply their specialist knowledge and skills as they support aspiring young scientists in 35 Expo regions by assessing learners’ projects, first at District and Regional level, and then at the International Science Fair (ISF).

Who Judges at Expo?

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Who Judges at Expo?

Expo targets practicing professionals, for example, engineers, doctors, veterinarians, school teachers, lecturers, researchers, scientists, mathematicians, IT professionals etc. Natural Scientists registered with SACNASP, IT professionals registered with IITPSA and teachers registered with SACE can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and other professionals can get credit through their professional bodies.

To qualify, a candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Be in possession of a qualification in any field of scientific inquiry, including natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, medical sciences, engineering and IT;
  • Be a specialist or practitioner in any field of scientific inquiry;
  • Be in possession of a teaching qualification in any field of scientific inquiry.

Expo would also like you to use your experience and expertise to mentor young scientists in need of guidance, especially in previously disadvantaged areas. Let us know how you can help.For any enquiries contact the ISF Judges Administrator at judges@exposcience.co.za

Become a District/Regional Judge

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Become a District/Regional Judge

The first step to becoming a District Selector/ Regional Judge is to undergo Judges’ Training.

To be considered to judge, please contact the RSFD or PC near you for further information. Their contact details can be found here: https://exposcience.co.za/get-involved/#provincial-co-ordinators

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Become an ISF Judge

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Registration is now open

To qualify to judge at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF):

You must judge in at least three (3) Regional Science Fairs in one year, or you must have a minimum of three (3) years of Regional judging experience before you can be considered to judge at ISF. Click here to apply https://forms.gle/e58VvikDUxwUxGav6

Please ensure you enter:

  1. Your active cell number
  2. An email address you often check
  3. Your highest academic qualifications
  4. The number of years of judging experience at the Regional Science Fairs

DOCUMENTS FOR JUDGES

Here you can download all the latest documents
  • Judges Guide Book
    Judges Guide Book
  • Code of Conduct
    Code of Conduct
  • Judges Pledge
    Judges Pledge
  • Judges Ethics Report
    Judges Ethics Report
    Download Word
  • District Expo Selectors Report 2026
    District Expo Selectors Report 2026
  • District Expo Learner Feedback Form 2026
    District Expo Learner Feedback Form 2026
    Download Word
  • Guidelines for Assessing Expo
    Guidelines for Assessing Expo
  • ISF Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    ISF Declaration of Conflict of Interest
  • Mathematics and Theoretical Project Assessment Form
    Mathematics and Theoretical PROJECT ASSESSMENT FORM 2024
    Download Excel
  • Scientific Investigations Project Assessment Form
    Scientific Investigations PROJECT ASSESSMENT FORM 2024
    Download Excel
  • Engineering Project Assessment Form
    Engineering PROJECT ASSESSMENT FORM 2024
    Download Excel
  • Social Sciences Project Assessment Form
    Social Sciences PROJECT ASSESSMENT FORM 2024
    Download Excel