By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) has invited applications from young Pakistani science students to participate in the upcoming exciting event of 20th International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO- 2023) till September 18, the extended date.
According to the PSF, the 20th International Junior Science Olympiad is going to be held from 1st to 10th December 2023 at Bangkok, Thailand.
The interested students both boys and girls under 16-years of age on December 31, 2023 and passed SSC-I level/IX class or equivalent school education may send their applications on prescribed proforma available on PSF website www.psf.gov.pk. Ac per the eligibility criteria, the applicant must be a regular science student in a public or private sector (Government recognized) institution having proficiency in written and spoken English.
The shortlisted candidates on the basis of educational credentials will be called for test and interview for their final selection. Six students will be selected for the said event while the decision of the panel of Scientists/ Experts will be final in this regard.
The PSF will bear the expenditure including registration, visa fee and air travel of selected students. Accommodation and local hospitality will be provided by the organizers.
The last date for receipt of application is September 18, 2023. Students already applied need not to apply again and can at adcaravanfu21@gmail.com for any queries.
International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is a science competition for students under 16- years of age on December 31, 2023. The IJSO was established to promote interest in science among school students, exposing them to problem solving, critical thinking and experimentation.
Over the years, the IJSO aims to positively impact science and mathematics education at school level. IJSO is held in the first week of December of every year, in different countries.
