Chicago and Illinois JSHS Regionals

For those who attend high school inside the city of Chicago or Cook County, participate in the Chicago JSHS.

https://www.jshs.org/region/chicago/

For all other high school students in the state of Illinois, participate in the Illinois JSHS.

https://www.jshs.org/region/illinois/

Important rules of competition for both regionals.

https://www.jshs.org/regional-competitions/core-rules-of-competition/ 

JSHS Schedule & Deadlines

Student Application Deadline

February 1, 2025 - Chicago JSHS // January 26, 2025 - Illinois JSHS

Fill out the application form on the respective JSHS qualifying fair website.

Regional Symposium

February 20-21, 2025 - Chicago JSHS // February 21-22, 2025 - Illinois JSHS

Five top projects from each Regional Symposium will be chosen for participation in the National Symposium.

National Symposium

April 22, 2025 to April 26, 2025

Chantilly, Virgina

JSHS Resources & Documents