Awards and Certificate details of School Connect Olympiad 2025
School Connect Online is Funded and incubated by Startup Oasis, Jaipur an initiative of CIIE.CO, Villgro and HDFC Bank – Parivartan.Awards and Certificate details of School Connect Online Olympiad
Students who are preparing for Maths Olympiad, Science Olympiad, AI Olympiad, Coding Olympiad and more from SCO Olympiad will get free online preparation materials which is supported by free videos for each topic, practice questions ,mock tests, sample papers and performance analysis.
Awards of School Connect Online are entitled to the students based on their ranking.
| Olympiad Name | Participating Classes | Stage/s |
| International Math Olympiad (IMO) | Classes 1 -12 | 1 and 2 |
| International Science Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 and 2 |
| International Coding Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
| International AI Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
| International Logical Reasoning Olympiad | Classes 1 -10 | 1 |
| International English Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
| International GK Olympiad | Classes 1 -10 | 1 |
| International Physics Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
| International Chemistry Olympiad | Classes 8 -12 | 1 |
| International Biology Olympiad | Classes 8 -12 | 1 |
| International Life Skill Olympiad – SDGs | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
| International Entrepreneurhsip and Innovation Olympiad | Classes 1 -12 | 1 |
Important — Individual Registration (SCO Olympiad)
Students who **register individually** for SCO Olympiads will receive their **e-certificates** by email. The available e-certificates for individual registrants are:
- Participation Certificate
- Merit Certificate
- Certificate of Excellence
- Hall of Fame
Important: Individual registrants are not eligible for cash awards and physical medals unless they progress and compete in the SCO **Global Round (Level-2)** or the SCO **International Round**. Students who qualify for Level-2 / International Round become eligible for the full range of awards (cash, medals and stage recognitions).
All certificates are sent to the registered email address after results are finalised. Ensure the email provided during registration is correct and check the spam/junk folder if you don’t receive the e-certificate within the expected timeline.
Need help? Contact SCO support or your school coordinator for registration and certificate queries.
Awards & Scholarships for International School Connect Olympiad
International Awards
| Rank | Awards/Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria | Awards Count | Award Level |
| 1 | 🏆 250 USD + International Gold Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | International Topper – Minimum 85% in the International Round; top scorer globally | 1 Winner | International |
| 2 | 🥈 180 USD + International Silver Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | International Rank 2 – Minimum 80% in the International Round; awarded to the second-highest scorer internationally | 1 Winner | International |
| 3 | 🥉 150 USD + International Bronze Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | International Rank 3 – Minimum 75% in the International Round; awarded to the third-highest scorer internationally | 1 Winner | International |
International Level:
- Gold Award: Students must score at least 85% in the International Round.
- Silver Award: Students must score at least 80% in the International Round.
- Bronze Award: Students must score at least 75% in the International Round.
- Only one student per international rank is awarded, ensuring a competitive global standard.
National Awards
Important:
National awards are honorary and do not include cash prizes.
| Award | Eligibility Criteria | Number of Awards | Notes |
| 🥇 National Achiever Gold Medal + Certificate of Excellence | Students scoring 70% and above | 5 Winners | Honorific award |
| 🥈 National Achiever Silver Medal + Certificate of Excellence | Students scoring 65% and above | 5 Winners | Honorific award |
| 🥉 National Achiever Bronze Medal + Certificate of Excellence | Students scoring 60% and above | 10 Winners | Honorific award |
| 🏅 Merit Certificate | Students scoring 51% to 59% | As per actual results | Recognition for good performance |
| 🎗️ Participation Certificate | All participants | All | Encouragement for every participant |
Notes:
- These scores are the minimum requirement to win the exclusive 1st, 2nd, or 3rd National awards.
- If no student meets the minimum score, winners will still be announced based on the highest scores overall.
- In such cases, the top scorers will receive a Merit Certificate, followed by Participation Certificates to acknowledge their efforts.
Important Note on Cash Prizes & Medal Eligibility
- Cash Prize Qualification: Cash awards are available only to students whose school or country has a minimum of 70 registered participants in a specific grade and exam. Prizes are distributed based solely on international rankings for that exam.
- Medal Allocation Threshold: To ensure fair competition, each Olympiad exam must have at least 10 participants before medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) can be awarded at the international level.
This updated format ensures that every participant is recognized and motivated while maintaining a competitive spirit for excellence in the SCO Olympiad. 🎉
Note:
All awards mentioned above will be provided in the form of e-certificates. Participants will receive their certificates digitally, ensuring easy access and eco-friendly recognition of their achievements.
Why Participate in the SCO Olympiad?
- 🌍 International Recognition: Compete with students from 50+ countries.
- 📚 Skill Development: Enhance math, science, English, coding, AI, and logical reasoning skills.
- 🏆 Exclusive Scholarships: Get a chance to win scholarships & awards for academic excellence.
- 🎯 Continuous Assessment: Regular mock tests, free study materials, and structured practice sessions for better preparation.
Olympiad AWARDS Important Updates
- Classes one and two – International & Zonal topper awards will be provided to 1st level winners as exams for these classes are single level exams.
- Zonal Awards and International awards is applicable after stage 2 exam for all Olympiad, other than Coding, Reasoning, AI,GK,Physics,Biology,Chemistry,Lifeskill, Entrepreneurship and English Award.
- Exam winners will be entitled to any higher winning level award.
- International Award winners will get awards based on their International Ranking, next rank holder to them will be applicable for Zonal Award.
Special Category Award – For students with their outstanding performance will be entitled to “Hall of Fame Award with International Ranking Award”.
In case two or more students achieve the same international rank, cash award in the applicable category will be distributed as under:
- For up to 4 students getting the same rank, award amount will be distributed proportionately and other applicable awards.
- In case 5 or more students get the same rank, instead of a cash award, each winner will get Medals Gold / Silver / Bronze colour plated as applicable.
Note –
- Participation certificate to all students.
- Merit certificate to all stage – 2 participants.
- All stage – 2 participants will get Gold Medal.
Detailed Performance Report (DPR) for each participating student in digital format.
- Every student who appears in any School Connect Online Olympiad is provided with a Detailed performance report (DPR).
- DPR is a detailed analysis of students’ learning and exam attempt and its preparation.
- DPR gives students a complete understanding of misconception analysis, common mistakes, and improvement reports.
- The objective of DPR is to provide comparative analysis before exam and after exam report, with the help of DPR a regular diagnosis of exam preparation can be done.
- School Connect Online provides free online learning materials it also gives students an opportunity to prepare with the questions and performance analysis.
Participation Certification to each student
AWARDS – SCHOOLS
| AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL | |
| CATEGORY | AWARDS |
| Best International Principal | Global Recognition + Trophy |
| Best International Teacher Olympiad Coordinator | Global Recognition + Trophy |
AT SCHOOL LEVEL
Certificates of Appreciation to school Principals & Olympiad Teacher In-Charges
School Connect Olympiad Registration Price
| Olympiad Name | Price [INR] | Price [USD] |
| International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad | 250 | 15 |
| International English Olympiad | 200 | 12 |
| International Social Science Olympiad | 200 | 12 |
| International Coding and Learning Olympiad | 200 | 12 |
| International General Knowledge Olympiad | 200 | 12 |
| International Maths Olympiad (IMO) | 200 | 12 |
| International Science Olympiad (ISO) | 200 | v |
School Connect Olympiad Exam Dates and Time
| Olympiad Name | First Exam Date | Second Exam Date | Third Exam Date | Fourth Exam Date | Fifth Exam Date |
| International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad – SCO IAIO | 16-01-2026 | 15-02-2026 | 20-02-2026 | 05-10-2025 | 02-11-2025 |
| International Biology Olympiad – SCO IBO | 01-02-2026 | 20-02-2026 | 06-03-2026 | 06-10-2025 | 03-11-2025 |
| International Chemistry Olympiad – SCO IChO | 14-02-2026 | 21-02-2026 | 07-03-2026 | 04-11-2025 | 07-10-2025 |
| International Coding Olympiad – SCO ICO | 23-01-2026 | 07-03-2026 | 08-03-2026 | 08-10-2025 | 05-11-2025 |
| International English Olympiad – SCO IEO | 24-01-2026 | 27-02-2026 | 28-02-2026 | 09-10-2025 | 06-11-2025 |
| International Entrepreneurship & Innovation Olympiad – SCO IEIO | 25-01-2026 | 28-02-2026 | 01-03-2026 | 10-10-2025 | 07-11-2025 |
| International Finance Knowledge Olympiad – SCO IFKO | 01-03-2026 | 20-10-2025 | 21-10-2025 | 15-11-2025 | 21-02-2026 |
| International General Knowledge Olympiad – SCO IGKO | 31-01-2026 | 22-02-2026 | 06-03-2026 | 11-10-2025 | 08-11-2025 |
| International Life Skill Olympiad SDGs – SCO ILSO | 17-01-2026 | 22-02-2026 | 27-02-2026 | 12-10-2025 | 09-11-2025 |
| International Math Olympiad – SCO IMO | 06-02-2026 | 08-03-2026 | 13-03-2026 | 13-10-2025 | 10-11-2025 |
| International Mental Ability Olympiad – SCO IMAO | 07-02-2026 | 13-03-2026 | 14-03-2026 | 14-10-2025 | 11-11-2025 |
| International Physics Olympiad – SCO IPhO | 08-02-2026 | 14-03-2026 | 15-03-2026 | 15-10-2025 | 12-11-2025 |
| International Science Olympiad – SCO ISO | 16-01-2026 | 13-02-2026 | 15-03-2026 | 16-10-2025 | 13-11-2025 |
| International Social Studies Olympiad – SCO ISSO | 26-04-2025 | 24-05-2025 | 28-06-2025 | 17-10-2025 | 14-11-2025 |
Note – Schools and educational institutions can select specific exam dates as per their academic calendar.
Eligibility Criteria for School Connect Online Olympiad
Age: Students of classes 1 to 12th are eligible to appear for the 1st level Olympiads. Students who qualify for the 2nd level exam include.
(a) Top 5% of students’ class wise, who appear for the 1st level exam,
(b) State wise top 25 rank holders class wise, and
(c) Class toppers from each participating school where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam & scores 50% qualifying marks.
Note – Students from classes 1 and 2 are not required to appear for the 2nd level exam and are ranked based on their performance in the first level exam.
Individual students are not eligible for Physical Copies of Certificates and Medals until and unless they fall in Achievers category.
Only E – Certificates will be provided to all Individual registered students.
Individual Participants are not eligible for Cash Awards
Students who achieve 85% or higher on the qualifying Olympiad exam will be eligible for cash awards.
For more refer to this link for more information – The eligibility criteria for cash awards in Olympiad exams
Olympiad Registration
- Class: You need to be a student in Classes 1 to 12 to be eligible for this exam.
- Boards: You must be a student of SSC, ICSE or CBSE boards.
- Qualifying for second level examination:
The top 5% of students (class-wise) also benchmark percentile score who appear for the first level exam.
Class toppers from each participating school; where at least 10 students participate and score a minimum of 50%.
- Year of attempt: As long as you’re a student enrolled in any of Classes 1 to 12, you can apply for International Science Olympiad and IMO or International Math Olympiad)
- Number of attempts: You can only attempt one time in a year for any olympiad with 2 qualifying stages.
- Year of attempt: As long as you’re a student enrolled in any of Classes 1 to 12, you can apply for International Science Olympiad and IMO or International Math Olympiad once in every academic year.
Other National and International Level Olympiads
| AI Olympiad | International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad |
| Coding Olympiad | International Coding Olympiad |
| Maths Olympiad (IMO) | International Maths Olympiad |
| Science Olympiad (ISO) | International Science Olympiad |
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