SOF Awards and Medals – Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) conducts an Olympiad exam every year for class 1 to 12th, the purpose of this exam is to find hidden talent of the students and nurture and sharpen them and provide them scholarships for their further study. SOF Olympiad awards are distributed to the students through respective schools, after results.
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SOF helps students to prepare them for competition exams and also facilitates them with SOF awards 2022 when they clear the Olympiad exam.
Every year, SOF spent crores on awards and recognition. These awards and recognition for students and teachers are based on different categories. Go through this article to know what is the eligibility criteria for SOF Awards and Medals and what Awards and Medals students and teachers get by SOF.
Types of SOF Awards and Medals 2022
SOF Medals and Awards are of three types. Below, we have listed all the types of SOF Awards and Medals.
- School level award
- Zonal level award
- International level award
SOF Awards for NSO, IMO, IEO, ICO and other SOF Olympiad exam are almost similar. We have provided all level awards and distribution criteria below:
Criteria of SOF Awards 2022
SOF has different exam categories so the award will also be given to different categories.
- For NSO, IEO, IMO exam:
- From Class 3-12: SOF distributes International & Zonal topper awards to the 2nd level winners of Class 3 to 12.
- From Class 1-2: SOF distributes International and Zonal toppers awards to the 1st level winners of class 1 to 2.
- For NCO, ICO, ISSO and IGKO exam:
- SOF distributes International and Zonal awarded to the 1st level winner from all classes. These exams are single level exams.
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SOF Awards 2022 for School level
- Students who will score 100% marks will be awarded a gold medal of excellence.
- If 5-9 students write exams from a class, then top rank will get a gold medal of excellence.
- If 10-25 students write exam for a class, top 3 rank holders will get gold medal of excellence.
- If more than 25 students write for a class then, top 10% rank holders will get a gold medal of excellence.
- Student Performance Report (SPR) to each student
- Participation Certification (in digital form) to each student who filled SOF registration form 2022 and appeared for exam.
- Merit Certificate to 2nd level participants
| RANK | SCHOLARSHIPS | NO. OF AWARDS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | Gold Medal of Excellence + Certificate of Distinction | 7800 |
| Rank 26+ | Participation Certificate | All |
SOF Awards 2022 for zonal level
Certificate and medal of distinction will be given on the basis of 1st level rank. Zonal Excellence certificate will be given for final rank. Check the below table to know SOF zonal level awards and medals.
| Rank | Awards | Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rank | Rs 5000 to each student. Zonal Gold medal. Zonal excellence certificate. | 1716 |
| 2nd rank | 2500 rs. to each student.Zonal Silver medal.Zonal excellence certificate. | 1716 |
| 3rd rank | Rs 1000 to each student. Zonal Bronze medal. Zonal excellence certificate. | 1716 |
| 4th-10th rank | Rs 1000 gifts. Distinction medal. Zonal excellence certificate. | 12012 |
| 10th-25th rank | Distinction medal. Zonal excellence certificate. | 25740 |
SOF Awards and Medals for international level
Only top 3 international rank holders will be eligible for international awards. Check below table to know their awards and recognition.
| Rank | Awards |
|---|---|
| 1st rank | Rs 50000 to each student. International gold medal. Outstanding performance certificate |
| 2nd rank | Rs 25000 to each student. Silver medal Outstanding performance certificate |
| 3rd rank | Rs 10000 to each student. Bronze medal. Outstanding performance certificate. |
What if two or more students get same international rank?
- If 5 students get the same rank, then the reward amount will be distributed equally along with a medal and certificate.
- If 6 or more students get the same rank, each winner will get a gift worth 1000 along with a medal and certificate.
SOF Awards and Medals for Teachers and Principal
Teachers and Principle will be eligible for award in three categories: international level, zonal level and district level. Below, we have tabulated SOF Awards for teachers and Principle for all the categories.
International level SOF Olympiad Awards for Schools
| Category | Awards | No. of Awards |
| Best Teacher | Citation+Trophy | 20 |
| Best Principal | Citation+Trophy | 60 |
Zonal level SOF Olympiad Awards for Schools
| Category | Awards | No. of Awards |
| Best Teacher | Citation+Trophy | 130 |
| Best Principal | Citation+Trophy | 468 |
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FAQS for SOF Awards and Medals 2022
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What is the Scholarship Scheme for girls in SOF?
SOF has a Girl Child Scholarship Scheme in which SOF will provide Rs 5000/- to 300 girls who are academically inclined but come from modest families.
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What is Scholarship for Excellence in English?
120 students who exhibit excellence in English will get merit certificate.
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Which students will get distinction medals?
Top 25 rank holder students from each class and each section of the Olympiad exam will get distinction medals.
