SOF Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) 2024-25

SOF Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)* for Class 1 to 10 students. It aims to recognize and reward students who excel in the SOF Olympiad exams across various subjects. The selected students receive a one-time cash award of ₹5,000 per month, a trophy, and a citation.

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)* is an educational foundation established in 1998, based in New Delhi, India. It promotes science, mathematics, general knowledge, introductory computer education and English language skills among school children in India and many other countries through various Olympiads.

Source: Science Olympiad Foundation

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be studying in Class 1 to 10 in a recognised school/institution 

Selected students will receive a one-time cash award of ₹5,000 per month, a trophy, and a citation.

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned 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 duly signed recommendation by the Head Master/Head Mistress/Principal will be sent by the school 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.

• 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.

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 2024.

Application Deadline: 31st December 2024

• 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.