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Open Olympiad

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Open Olympiad

Summary

The Open Olympiad project was designed to expand educational opportunities for schoolchildren in Armenia’s regions by encouraging academic achievement and providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. The initiative targeted students in grades 4–8 in Syunik, Gegharkunik, Tavush and Lori regions. Results: The project provided schoolchildren from the four target regions with an opportunity to participate in an academic Olympiad and demonstrate their knowledge and skills. It contributed to identifying high-performing students and encouraging their continued educational development.

2,561 students across Armenia had the chance to participate in academic Olympiads, helping to identify and nurture talent. Eight of them received scholarships to study at Shirakatsy Lyceum.

Objectives

  • The project aimed to identify gifted students in grades 4–8 and support their academic growth through structured Olympiad participation. It sought to provide equal opportunities for children to participate in academic competitions regardless of geographic location, ensuring that students from Armenia’s regions had broader access to enrichment opportunities.
  • Through regional Olympiad events and scholarship pathways, the initiative also aimed to encourage high academic achievement, motivate students and teachers, and strengthen the culture of academic competition across Armenia.

Outcomes

  • The project expanded the geographic reach of the Olympiad movement by increasing participation from Syunik, Gegharkunik, Tavush, and Lori. It contributed to the identification of gifted students across the target regions and created stronger pathways for their continued academic development.
  • The initiative also provided winning students with opportunities to study at Shirakatsy Lyceum through scholarship support from the Izmirlian Foundation, while strengthening equal access to quality education and recognition for talented learners throughout Armenia.

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