17.04.2023

NEW QUOTAS FOR STEM OLYMPIAD GF

Dear STEM OLYMPIAD FANS

We'd like to share 2 exciting announcements with you.

1) Regarding the participation of the TOP 3 STUDENTS in the STEM GF - Paris (for grades 5 to 11)

In response to the intense request of the students who ranked high, it was decided to ease the participation conditions. The following are the latest updates for all winner conditions:
> The top 3 students in grades 5 to 11 with a STEM GF Discount on their exam result documents are eligible to participate in the Paris program with one teacher or one parent. (The requirement for an 8-person group has been removed.)
> This opportunity is available to the top 3 students in grades 5 to 11 based on final exam results in the Art and Coding categories, as well as BOB exam results in the Math and Science categories.
> It is possible to participate with only 2 people. (3 or more people are not permitted.)
> The winner and an accompanying person must stay in the same room.
> Winners pay a discounted fee based on the 1,250 € early registration fee:
   1st places (75%) - 312,50 €   2nd places (50%) - 625,00 €   3rd places (25%) - 937,50 €
> The accompanying person must also pay the early registration fee of 1,250 €.
> Following the submission of an application, the participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit payment of 450 € per person.
> To be eligible for a visa, the accompanying person must have a sufficient income or be employed.
> Hotel reservations of the winners are included in the price and their rooms have been reserved.
> These conditions are valid only for grades 5th through 11th.

What are the next steps?

> Choose a companion for the winner.
> Learn about the application process and the requirements for a France visa.
> Search for flight options and make an evaluation.    
> Apply to STEM Olympiad if you are confident that you will meet the visa requirements.
> Pay the requested deposit fee.
> STEM Olympiad will then send the required documents for visa application via email.
> The date when the documents for the visa application will be sent: 8-13 May 2023 (schedule your visa appointments according to this date)

DEADLINE FOR WINNERS TO APPLY TO STEM GF > 1 MAY 2023

Application Form For The Winners

2) Additional quotas available for NEW GROUPS;

Our hotel quotas are completely filled with applications received until 3 April 2023.
We would like to share with you the quota for participation without a hotel due to high demand.
Requirements for Applying to STEM GF Without a Hotel Reservation; 

> There are 117 new quotas available (104 students + 13 teachers).
> Except for hotel services, STEM Olympiad will provide all other services in the same way.
> The “8 students + 1 teacher” group rule still applies.
> Only 1 group from each school can apply. Applications of the second or third groups are not accepted.
> The teacher must make hotel reservations on Booking.com from the region or hotels listed below.
https://stemolympiad.org/gf/documents/GF_hotels_and_events_location.pdf
> It is required to walk to the STEM bus parking area from the hotel that will be booked (like all other groups). Please check the map for the bus parking area.
> Participation price without a hotel reservation is 850 €. (Except for the hotel service, other services are included in this price.)
> Students will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of 350 €. 

DEADLINE for New Groups to Apply to the STEM GF > 1 MAY 2023

What are the next steps?> Learn about the application process and the requirements for a France visa.
> Check the hotels and room prices.> Search for flight options and make an evaluation.    
> Contact us and request approval for your group once your group is complete.
> Each student will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of 350 €.
> After payment is received, the necessary documents for visa applications will be emailed to you.
> The date when the documents for the visa application will be sent: 8-13 May 2023 (schedule your visa appointments according to this date)

* The 108-person quota will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the country's diversity criteria.
* Since some countries' quotas are full, if an application is received, the responsible person will be notified and this application will be placed on a waiting list. If there are any vacancies, these groups will be invited later.

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