GEMA is inviting registrations for International Scratch Olympiad 2025. The last date of registration is May 15.
About the Olympiad
At the International Scratch Olympiad 2025, we’re passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and creativity in the realm of coding. Through the engaging and interactive world of Scratch, we aim to ignite a spark of curiosity and passion for creative coding in children and young individuals worldwide.
Our event serves as a global platform dedicated to celebrating the ingenuity of young programmers and educators, utilizing Scratch, a dynamic visual language for coding.
Our vision is simple yet profound: to inspire and empower the next generation of tech enthusiasts and problem solvers.
Eligibility
- Participants must be between the ages of 5 and 18 years old.
- Each participant must have a valid Scratch account.
- Only individual entries are accepted.
Highlights
- The International Scratch Olympiad 2025 will be held online.
- All the participants of the International Scratch Olympiad 2025 will receive an electronic certificate
- The competition introduces cutting-edge challenges in Scratch. Tasks are designed to stimulate creativity and problem-solving, addressing real-world issues.
Categories
Please select a category based on your child’s current age when applying for this competition. Your chosen category should match your child’s age for fair participation.
- Category A: For Students who are 5-8 years old
- Category B: For Students who are 9-10 years old.
- Category C: For Students who are 11-12 years old.
- Category D: For Students who are 13-14 years old.
- Category E: For Students who are 15-18 years old.
Mode of Olympiad
Mode of Registration and Submission: Online
Theme
The competition will have specific themes or categories announced before the event. Participants must create Scratch projects based on these themes. Read more about the themes here.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register via this page.
Fee
INR 500 / participant.
Deadline
15th May 2025
Judging Criteria
- Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, functionality, originality, technical complexity, and adherence to the theme.
- Judges’ decisions will be final and not open to dispute.
