PAYMENT CONDITIONS

  1. Each selected category or exam in the Qualification Round Exams requires a separate payment of 20 €.
  2. Participation in the Final Round and Best of the Bests Round Exams is free of charge for qualified students.
  3. Payments are final and non-refundable once completed.
  4. Students who are unable to take the exam for any reason will not be offered make-up exams or refunds. There will be no refund for the missed exam.
  5. Taking both Qualification Round Exams in the same category is not required. However, doing so can enhance a student's chances of advancing to the Final Round and provide valuable experience.
  6. Payments are processed securely through Stripe, a global payment platform that accepts credit or debit cards Applicant card details are never visible to or stored by the ​STEM Olympiad under any circumstances. 

Duplicate Payment Issues

In case of payment problems due to internet connectivity, bank issues or actions on the payment interface:

  1. First, verify if funds have been deducted from the bank or credit card account. If no deduction is found, please attempt the payment process again.
  2. If the payment has been deducted but is not reflected in the student panel, contact us via the contact form.
  3. If a participant pays twice for the same exam due to the first payment not appearing immediately on the panel, the second payment will be refunded after deducting the transaction fee.
  4. If a teacher and a student each make separate payments for 2 different accounts opened on behalf of the same student, a refund of 15 € will be issued for the second payment.

* Please note that each student should have only one account to avoid payment and registration issues.