Spark Minds Competition

A fun, task-based Scratch programming challenge designed to spark creativity and curiosity among students. Whether you’ve coded before or are just starting, this competition gives you the chance to learn, create, and showcase your imagination in an exciting way.

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📝 Submit Your Project

Important: Before uploading, please rename your Scratch file using the following format:
YourName-JCICNumber.sb3
(e.g., AliRaza-123456.sb3)

Upload Your Project Here

🗓️ Event Schedule (13th September 2025)

Registration & Check-in

03:30 PM – 03:45 PM

Arrival, welcome, and registration of all junior participants.

Orientation & Rules

03:45 PM – 04:00 PM

Briefing on contest rules, platform walkthrough, and Q&A.

Scratch Exploration

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Hands-on time to explore Scratch and test your equipment.

Junior Contest

04:30 PM – 06:30 PM

2-hour Scratch challenge. Receive your task and marking criteria.

Submission & Certificates

06:30 PM – 06:45 PM

Submit your project via Google Form and receive your certificate.

Refreshments

06:45 PM – 07:0 PM

Enjoy snacks and social time with fellow participants.

📝 How the Competition Works

This is a task-based competition designed to spark creativity and logical thinking.

  • Each participant will be assigned a desktop computer with Scratch installed.
  • You’ll have 30 minutes to explore Scratch and check your equipment.
  • After the warm-up, you’ll receive your task on paper (with pen for brainstorming) and the marking criteria.
  • You’ll have 2 hours to complete your Scratch project.
  • Once time is up, internet access will be provided so you can submit your file via Google Form as an attachment.

Note: Your assigned location and contest slot will be communicated in your confirmation message before 10th September.

Use your creativity, logic, and problem-solving skills to impress the judges!

Read the full Code of Conduct here

📚 Resources & Practice

Prepare for the competition with these helpful resources and tutorials.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

PKR 100,000+ worth prizes for winners and top performers: laptops, Chromebooks, and more.

Top 10 participants will be invited to the closing ceremony on 14th September 2025.

👥 Eligibility

  • Students in Grades 6–10 & O Levels
  • Ages 11–16
  • Must have a valid JCIC

💸 Registration Fee

PKR 250 per participant

📩 Contact Us

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❓ FAQs

For detailed rules, participation guidelines, and other clarifications, please visit the FAQs section.