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Online-First Global Recognition

School Connect Olympiad Awards 2026-27

Verified Digital Certificates, Digital Medals/Badges, Detailed Performance Reports, Hall of Fame Recognition and Institutional Cash Awards for Eligible Schools and Institutions.

International Awards Digital Award Policy Eligibility Rules Certificates

Important: SCO is an online-first Olympiad. Physical delivery is not part of the standard award process unless specifically announced by SCO in writing.

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Digital Recognition

Recognition built for international online learners: verified certificates, digital medals/badges, DPRs and award records.

250 USD
Institutional Award Pool*
Digital
Medals & Certificates
DPR
Performance Reports
Global
Ranking Recognition
*Cash awards are institutional recognition awards applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions, subject to SCO award rules, verification and participation criteria.
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Register, view exam dates, and understand the award process before participating.

Olympiad Registration

Register for International Math, Science, English, Coding, AI, Finance, GK, Mental Ability and more Olympiads.

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Schools and institutions can register students, manage participation and become eligible for institutional recognition.

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Olympiad Exam Dates

Check SCO Olympiad exam dates, important schedules and participation windows for the 2026-27 academic cycle.

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Online-First Award Policy

Digital Award Fulfilment & Verification

SCO International Olympiad is designed for global online participation, faster recognition and transparent digital award records.

What SCO Normally Provides Digitally

  • Verified digital participation certificates
  • Merit, excellence and outstanding performance certificates
  • Digital Gold, Silver and Bronze medals/badges where applicable
  • Detailed Performance Reports (DPRs)
  • Hall of Fame recognition for eligible top performers
  • Official result/rank records through SCO systems
  • Certificate or result verification reference where available

Important Fulfilment Conditions

  • Physical medals, trophies or printed certificates are not part of the standard online award process.
  • Any exceptional physical award, if announced, will be subject to availability, logistics, customs, address verification and delivery feasibility.
  • Cash awards are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions, not individual participants.
  • All awards are subject to result verification, proctoring/integrity review, registration validity and final approval by SCO.
  • SCO may withhold, revise, substitute or cancel an award in cases of invalid registration, suspected malpractice, duplicate identity or policy violation.

Why SCO Uses Digital Awards

SCO serves students across countries through an online Olympiad model. Digital certificates, DPRs, medals/badges and Hall of Fame recognition support faster fulfilment, safer delivery, reduced courier/customs complications, lower environmental waste and easier online verification of student achievement.

Global Recognition

International Level Awards

Top international rankers receive verified digital recognition. Institutional cash award pools apply only to eligible Schools and Institutions.

International Rank Award Recognition Eligibility Criteria Award Level
Rank 1 Up to 250 USD Institutional Cash Award Pool*
Verified International Gold Digital Medal/Badge + Certificate of Outstanding Performance + Hall of Fame Recognition 		International Topper with minimum 85% in the applicable award round, subject to result verification, integrity review and institutional eligibility. International
Rank 2 Up to 180 USD Institutional Cash Award Pool*
Verified International Silver Digital Medal/Badge + Certificate of Outstanding Performance 		International Rank 2 with minimum 80% in the applicable award round, subject to result verification, integrity review and institutional eligibility. International
Rank 3 Up to 150 USD Institutional Cash Award Pool*
Verified International Bronze Digital Medal/Badge + Certificate of Outstanding Performance 		International Rank 3 with minimum 75% in the applicable award round, subject to result verification, integrity review and institutional eligibility. International

*Institutional cash award pools are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions. Individual participants are not eligible for cash awards. All awards are subject to SCO award rules, valid registration, minimum participation criteria, verification and final approval.

Important Note on International Awards

  • SCO is an online-first global Olympiad. Unless specifically announced otherwise in writing by SCO, certificates, medals, badges, DPRs, score reports, Hall of Fame recognition and award records are issued digitally.
  • Cash awards are institutional awards only. Individual participants are not eligible for cash awards. Cash awards are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions, subject to SCO award rules and verification.
  • For up to 4 students with the same international rank, the applicable institutional cash award pool may be divided proportionately, along with any other applicable digital recognition.
  • If 5 or more students achieve the same international rank, cash awards will not be divided. Instead, each eligible winner will receive the applicable Gold, Silver or Bronze digital medal/badge and certificate. Gold winners may also be inducted into the SCO Hall of Fame.
  • Awards are subject to result verification, proctoring/integrity review, registration validity, school/institution eligibility, minimum participation criteria and final approval by SCO.
  • Minimum 10 valid participants per Olympiad exam/category may be required for medal/digital award allocation.
  • International awards are based on performance in the SCO International Round / applicable award round. Classes 1-2 may receive awards based on Level 1 performance where single-level exams are applicable.
Award Governance

Award Eligibility & Integrity Policies

SCO award policies are designed to keep global online recognition fair, transparent and operationally responsible.

Cash Award Policy

  • Institutional Only: Cash awards are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions. Individual participants are not eligible for cash awards.
  • Minimum Participation: Institutional cash award eligibility may require minimum valid paid registrations from the same School/Institution, Grade/Class and Olympiad category as published by SCO.
  • Verification Required: SCO may verify institution identity, student registration, payment status, result status and award category before approving any institutional cash award.
  • No Automatic Payout: Display of rank or score does not automatically create a cash award entitlement. Cash award approval is subject to final SCO verification.
  • Compliance: Award fulfilment may require tax, banking, identity, institutional authorisation or local compliance documentation.

Tie, Rank & Award Substitution Policy

  • Up to 4 Same-Rank Students: The applicable institutional cash award pool may be divided proportionately.
  • 5 or More Same-Rank Students: Cash award distribution will be replaced by applicable digital medal/badge, certificate and recognition.
  • Gold Hall of Fame: Eligible Gold winners may be inducted into the SCO Hall of Fame.
  • One Recognition Priority: Where multiple award categories overlap, SCO may apply the higher-level or most appropriate recognition.
  • Final Decision: SCO reserves the right to revise ranking, award category or fulfilment where verification identifies an error or policy breach.

Important Integrity Safeguard

SCO may withhold or cancel awards for invalid registration, duplicate identity, exam misconduct, proctoring violation, unauthorised assistance, payment reversal, data mismatch, technical misuse or any action that affects the fairness of the Olympiad.

Country Level Recognition

National Level Awards

Honorific digital recognition for top performers at national level.

G

National Gold Award

Students scoring 70% and above, subject to rank and award criteria.

National Achiever Gold Digital Medal/Badge

+ Digital Certificate of Excellence

Recognition as per SCO award policy

S

National Silver Award

Students scoring 65% and above, subject to rank and award criteria.

National Achiever Silver Digital Medal/Badge

+ Digital Certificate of Excellence

Recognition as per SCO award policy

B

National Bronze Award

Students scoring 60% and above, subject to rank and award criteria.

National Achiever Bronze Digital Medal/Badge

+ Digital Certificate of Excellence

Recognition as per SCO award policy

Note on National Awards

National awards are honorific and do not include cash prizes. These awards recognize outstanding performance at country level and are normally issued as verified digital medals/badges and digital certificates through the SCO platform. Physical delivery is not part of the standard online Olympiad award process unless specifically announced by SCO in writing.

Digital Credentials

Olympiad Certificates & Digital Records

Verified digital certificates, DPRs, digital medals/badges and online recognition for eligible participants.

Individual Participant Recognition

Students who register individually for SCO Olympiads may receive digital recognition based on participation, performance and published award criteria.

  • Participation Certificate - For valid participants
  • Merit Certificate - For good performance
  • Certificate of Excellence - For outstanding performance
  • Digital Medal/Badge - Where applicable under award rules
  • Hall of Fame Recognition - For eligible top performers
  • DPR - Detailed Performance Report, where applicable
Important: Individual participants are not eligible for cash awards. Cash awards are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions, subject to SCO award rules. Individual participants may receive applicable digital certificates, DPRs, digital medals/badges, Hall of Fame recognition, ranking recognition or other non-cash digital awards as per the published award criteria.

Certificate Delivery & Verification

Digital certificate records may include:

  • Student name and class/grade
  • Olympiad name and exam cycle
  • Participation or award category
  • Rank or performance band, where applicable
  • Certificate code, issue date or verification reference, where available

Certificate delivery:

  • All standard certificates are issued as digital e-certificates
  • Delivered through registered email, SCO account or result portal where applicable
  • Students should ensure the correct email is used during registration
  • Check spam/junk folder if email delivery is delayed
  • Physical certificate or medal delivery is not standard unless separately announced by SCO in writing
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Authenticity & Verification

SCO may provide a certificate code, QR/reference link or online verification record where available. A certificate or award record is valid only when it matches SCO’s official result/certificate system and published award rules.

Olympiad Categories

SCO Olympiad Subjects & Stages

Choose from international Olympiad subjects for Classes 1-12.

Olympiad Name Participating Classes Stage/s Registration
International Math Olympiad (IMO) Classes 1 - 12 Level 1 & 2 / Applicable Round Register
International Science Olympiad (ISO) Classes 1 - 12 Level 1 & 2 / Applicable Round Register
International English Olympiad (IEO) Classes 1 - 12 Applicable Award Round Register
International Coding Olympiad Classes 1 - 12 Applicable Award Round Register
International AI Olympiad Classes 1 - 12 Applicable Award Round Register
International Mental Ability Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Physics Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Chemistry Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Biology Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Finance Knowledge Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Entrepreneurship Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International Life Skill Olympiad SDGs Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register
International GK Olympiad Classes 1 - 10 Applicable Award Round Register

Stage structure, award rounds and eligibility may vary by Olympiad, class/grade, country, academic cycle and published SCO rules.

Institutional Recognition

School & Teacher Awards

Recognition for institutions, principals and coordinators who support international academic participation.

School Level Recognition

  • Digital Certificates of Appreciation for eligible School Principals
  • Digital Certificates for Olympiad Teacher In-Charges or Coordinators
  • Recognition for schools with strong participation and academic engagement
  • Recognition for schools producing international or national top performers
  • Institutional cash award eligibility where published SCO criteria are fulfilled

International Level Institutional Recognition

Best International Principal Recognition

Digital global recognition and certificate, subject to eligibility and SCO review.

Best International Teacher Olympiad Coordinator Recognition

Digital global recognition and certificate, subject to eligibility and SCO review.

Institutional recognitions are subject to registration validity, participation quality, result integrity and SCO’s final verification.
Policy Summary

Important Award Terms & Conditions

These conditions help students, parents, schools and institutions understand the award process clearly.

1. Digital-First Fulfilment

SCO normally issues certificates, medals/badges, DPRs, Hall of Fame recognition and award records digitally. Standard physical delivery is not promised.

2. Institutional Cash Awards

Cash awards are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions. Individual students or independent participants are not eligible for direct cash awards.

3. Verification Before Award

Awards are subject to result checks, proctoring review, registration/payment validation, identity review and final approval by SCO.

4. Tie Policy

Up to 4 same-rank students may share the applicable institutional cash award pool. For 5 or more same-rank students, cash is replaced by digital medal/badge and recognition.

5. Award Substitution

SCO may substitute, revise or withhold an award where a published condition is not met, a rank is corrected, or fulfilment is not feasible.

6. Integrity & Fairness

Any attempt to misuse the exam system, violate proctoring rules, create duplicate identity or manipulate results may lead to disqualification.

Important Disclaimer

Award information on this page is a summary of SCO’s award approach. Final awards are governed by the published rules for the applicable academic cycle, exam category, grade/class, country/region and participation type. SCO may update award rules prospectively for clarity, compliance, operational feasibility or integrity protection.

FAQs

Award Policy FAQs

Clear answers for students, parents, schools and institutions.

SCO is an online-first Olympiad. Standard certificates, medals/badges, DPRs, Hall of Fame recognition and award records are issued digitally unless SCO specifically announces a physical award in writing.

No. Individual participants are not eligible for cash awards. Cash awards are institutional recognition awards and are applicable only for eligible Schools and Institutions, subject to SCO rules and verification.

For up to 4 students with the same international rank, the applicable institutional cash award pool may be divided proportionately. If 5 or more students achieve the same rank, cash awards are replaced by applicable digital medal/badge, certificate and recognition. Gold winners may also be inducted into the SCO Hall of Fame.

SCO serves global online participants. Digital awards reduce courier failure, customs complications, wrong-address issues and delays while making records easier to verify online.

No. Awards depend on valid participation, published eligibility, minimum participation criteria, score/rank, result verification, proctoring review and final approval by SCO.

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