Alternates vs. Qualified Projects at the California State Science Fair

I've been named an "alternate" project from my county fair. Should I submit an application now, or wait?

Submit it now. All applications from a particular affiliated fair must be submitted by that fair's Submission Deadline. If you wait until after that date, you will not be accepted.

What happens to my application fee?

If your application is not accepted because your fair's allocation has been filled by projects higher up on your fair's qualification list, then we will refund your application fee.