EligibilityDeadline Date: 31-Dec-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be studying in classes 1 to 10 in a recognised school/institution
Benefits
Selected students will receive a one-time cash award of ₹5,000, a trophy, and a citation.
Documents
- A recommendation letter signed by the headmaster/principal
- Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates
- Olympiad exam certificates
Note:- Recommendations must be submitted in the specified format with all necessary documents.
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: The students are requested to contact the school to apply for the opportunity.
Note:- The schools will send a proposal recommending students for the scholarship. The school will send the duly signed recommendation by the Head Master/Headmistress/Principal to SOF at the below-mentioned address:-
Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
1st Floor, Plot no. 99,
Sector - 44, Gurugram (Haryana) India
Pin Code - 122003
Note:- The schools can download the nomination form from the official website.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
Selection Criteria
The winners will be selected based on marks and performance in the Olympiad examinations.
In case of a tie between two or more students, winners will be determined using the following criteria in order of priority:
- Students scoring higher cumulative marks in the first-level exams.
- Students scoring higher marks in the first-level exam in the following order: Mathematics, Science, English, General Knowledge, Computers, Social Studies, and Hindi.
- Students with a higher rank in the second-level exams for Mathematics, Science, and English.
Winners of the AES will be announced by the end of March 2025.
Terms and Conditions
- A total of 260 winners will be selected, with 10 winners from each state/zone.
- The decision of the SOF Committee is final and binding.
- A copy of the student's most recent report card, certified by the principal must be submitted with the GCSS form.
Important Links
Media Link
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The Olympiad is being organised by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).
Question: Are individual applications accepted?
Answer: No. The school/institution head must recommend and nominate eligible students.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is offline through the respective institution.
