ECA Opportunities

Eligibility: Open to high school students aged 15–19 in Nepal who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and an interest in social change. Applicants should be willing to work on team projects, attend workshops, and participate in mentorship sessions. Prior experience in community service or small-scale projects is beneficial.

Description: Social Lab Nepal provides a collaborative environment for young innovators to design and implement social impact projects. Participants receive mentorship, attend skill-building workshops on ideation, prototyping, and project management, and work on real-world challenges affecting communities. The lab emphasizes empathy, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students develop practical solutions, refine implementation strategies, and gain hands-on experience in translating ideas into measurable social impact, equipping them with skills valuable for future leadership and entrepreneurship.

Category: Initiatives

Eligibility: Any Nepali student interested in speedcubing may register. No age restrictions.

Description: WCA competitions focus on solving puzzles like Rubik’s Cube in timed settings. Nepali participants improve dexterity, problem-solving speed, and mental agility. Official results are internationally recognized, with opportunities to participate in regional and global championships.

Category: Sport

Eligibility: Students aged 14–18 from Nepal forming teams of 2–5. Must submit a competitive experimental proposal in particle physics.

Description: Beamline for Schools (BL4S) allows students to design real particle physics experiments for CERN. Nepali teams, if selected, gain hands-on experience in a world-class laboratory, mentorship from CERN scientists, and exposure to international physics research methodologies. The competition nurtures scientific creativity and collaborative research skills.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Students aged 13–18 from Nepal. Must submit an original STEM project individually or in a team, following online guidelines.

Description: Google Science Fair encourages innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Nepali students submit creative projects online, gaining mentorship, global recognition, and scholarship opportunities. Participants develop critical thinking, research skills, and presentation abilities.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: High school students (14–18) in Nepal. Must submit projects through affiliated science fairs and meet judging criteria.

Description: ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science competition. Nepali finalists present research to international judges, improving research methodology, analytical skills, and scientific communication. Winners may receive scholarships and global recognition in STEM fields.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: High school robotics teams from Nepal, 2–5 students per team. Must register online and adhere to competition rules.

Description: First Global Challenge is an international robotics competition where Nepali teams design, build, and program robots to solve real-world problems. The program develops engineering, collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation skills while providing exposure to international robotics standards.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Students 13–18 from Nepal. Individual or team submissions explaining a STEM concept creatively.

Description: Breakthrough Junior Challenge invites students to submit creative videos explaining complex STEM concepts. Nepali participants receive mentorship, scholarship opportunities, and global recognition while enhancing research, communication, and multimedia skills.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Nepali students in high school or early undergraduate levels. Must register online.

Description: IYMC is a global online math competition. Nepali participants solve challenging problems in algebra, geometry, and combinatorics, building problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and global recognition.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Nepali students Grades 1–12. Must register via Nepal Kangaroo Math website.

Description: Kangaroo Math is an international mathematics competition. Nepali participants solve multiple-choice and open-ended math problems, developing logical reasoning and analytical skills while competing globally.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Nepali college students and high school participants. Must register online or via the IOE Pulchowk portal.

Description: LOCUS is Nepal’s largest tech and engineering exhibition. Nepali students showcase innovative projects, learn from experts, and gain networking opportunities in STEM fields, developing problem-solving and technical skills.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Nepali youth and school robotics teams. Must register as a team with 2–5 students.

Description: Yantra Nepal promotes STEM education through robotics. Teams design, build, and compete with robots, developing engineering knowledge, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Category: Competition

Eligibility: Open globally including Nepali students. Must register online individually or as a team.

Description: Facebook Hacker Cup is an algorithmic coding contest. Nepali participants solve timed problems, improving coding skills, logical thinking, and preparation for international programming competitions.

Category: Competition