Schools, Clubs, and/or Individuals must be members of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science, Inc.
in order to compete in the state exposition series.

Join or renew memberships for IJAS at the following link, using the membership platform.

Please pay membership fees by December 31^st, 2025. Late fees will apply.

*Note - Regions may also have membership or registration fees.

IJAS 2025- 2026 Membership Information

New School/Club/Individual - Applications are OPEN

Complete the form at the bottom of this page to apply for 2025-2026. 

Returning schools/clubs - Renewals are OPEN

Click on the LOG IN button at the top right of this screen to complete your payments/renew for 2025-2026.

If you a NEW sponsor or contact for a returning school and need account access, please email emily.dawson@ijas.org.

All schools, clubs, and individuals will be listed as PENDING until this year's payment is made.

Fees PAID ONLINE/POST-MARKED BY DECEMBER 31, 2025

$100 - School/Club - New/Renewal 
$50 - Individual - New For individuals whosE schoolS ARE NOT an IJAS MEMBER 

Late Fees 

January 1, 2026 - PAID ONLINE/POST-MARKED BY January 31, 2026
$150.00 per SCHOOL/CLUB -- $100 per INDIVIDUAL

AFTER February 15, 2026 - In order to participate in the REGIONAL FAIR
$250.00 per SCHOOL/CLUB -- $150 per INDIVIDUAL

AFTER your Regional Fair - In order to participate in the STATE FAIR
$500.00 per SCHOOL/CLUB -- $250 per INDIVIDUAL

Additional Information

After submitting a NEW School, Club, or Individual Membership Application, an automatic email with log-in and password information will be sent to the person listed as Sponsor 1's email address.  All applications are automatically approved but will be pending until payment is received.

An invoice will automatically be generated and sent to the Sponsor 1's email within 24 hours.

Payments may be made online or mailed to the IJAS mailing address. Purchase Orders are not accepted.

Please mail a copy of the invoice with your payment/check.

IJAS
6310 N. University St. #9055
Peoria, IL 61612

Current IJAS Schools/Clubs & Individuals:  Log-in to check your membership status