About The Competition

The JOSSTEM Competition program is designed to prepare students for success in post-secondary education, career, and citizenship. It is designed to appeal to students who seek a small-school approach to learning, where academic subjects are connected, and where students are engaged in rigorous science and mathematics content integrated with a STEM-themed pathway. JOS STEM is a competition that aims to raise the standard of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering on the Plateau, to meet global competitiveness by stimulating critical thinking, computational creativity, rapid problem analysis/recall, and mental agility in real time.

A truly merit-based competition, created to ignite curiosity among learners, stimulate creative exploration, and equip them as future innovators and problem-solvers. The competition which is under the supervision of the University of Jos as well as MIVA University (one of the fastest-growing premier open university in Africa), is organized by the Haven of Hope and Emmaus Bible Centres Mission (EBCM), an American Christian Mission-based NGO.

Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity

Inspiring students to ask questions, explore, experiment, and invent new ideas through hands-on STEM challenges.

Preparing for Future Careers

Recognizing the essential role of STEM fields in today's evolving workforce and preparing students for 21st-century careers.

Building Confidence & Resilience

By working through challenges and learning from setbacks in a supportive setting, students gain confidence to pursue STEM learning and persevere in the face of difficulties.

Eligibility & Registration

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are usually between the ages of 7-10 for Category A and ages 11-14 for Category B, at the time of registration.
  • Candidates are usually in Primary 4, 5 & 6 for Category A & JSS1, 2 & 3 for Category B

Registration Process

  • To participate, candidates must log on to www.josstemcompetition.com to register.
  • Create an account using a valid email address.
  • Candidate's email can only be used once and cannot be used by another.
  • Log in with your email to take the pretest (only two attempts are allowed per step).
  • Successful candidates who pass the first step shall proceed to take the second step test.
  • Candidates can download and print results from each of the preselection steps.
  • Candidates will need to score 60% & 70% to pass preselection steps 1 & 2, respectively
  • Candidates who are successful from the second step of the preselection stage will be invited to the CBT EXAMINATION (Semi-Finals).

Project Requirements for Finals

  • Each finalist individually or as a group will be required to send an entry of a science project for exhibition at the grand finale.
  • Only NEW, original project will be accepted.
  • Only projects that meet judging criteria will be selected for display at the finals.

Competition Guidelines

  • After registration, candidates shall be required to take a preselection test.
  • To qualify for selection, the candidate must score at least 60% & 70% in the first and second step of the preselection test.
  • Candidates are entitled to two trials in the preselection test
  • To pass the preselection stage, candidates must score at least 70% in the second step of the preselection test, either in the first or second trial.
  • Each round is a knock out. The finals of this competition shall be broadcast/Televised live.

Competition Stages

Online Pre-test Selection

Step 1: 60% | Step 2: 70%

Two-step online preselection test to identify qualified candidates for the next stage.

CBT Test (Semi-Finals)

Pass Mark: 80%

Computer-Based Test to select the top 16 performers for the grand finale.

Grand Finale

Live Broadcast

The ultimate showdown featuring quiz rounds and innovation exhibition.

Awards & Recognition

Winner

Winner

₦500,000

Full Scholarship to study at HHA + Medal + Certificate

1st Runner Up

1st Runner Up

₦300,000

Medal + Certificate of Credence

2nd Runner Up

2nd Runner Up

₦200,000

Medal + Certificate of Credence

Additional Recognition

🎖️ Certificates of Participation for all pupils who made 70% at the CBT stage

🏅 Medals for all finalists

Values & Competition Subjects

Values Promoted

  • Curiosity and problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Communication and creativity
  • Appreciation of STEM in daily life

Competition Subjects

  • Science - Basic science; Computer Science; CISCO
  • Technology - Basic Technology; Software; Robotics
  • Engineering - Life Applicable Questions
  • Mathematics - Pre-algebra; Pre-Statistics; Pre-Geometry

Competition Curriculum

Our competition is based on internationally recognized curricula and standards

International Primary School Curriculum

Globally recognized standards for primary education excellence

International Olympiad

World-class competition standards and problem-solving approaches

NERDC Curriculum

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council standards

Supervisors & Partners

Supervisors

  • University of Jos, Department of Science and Technology
  • MIVA University
  • ULesson

Partners

  • DENTECH GLOBAL RESOURCE LTD
  • UBA BANK
  • ZENITH BANK
  • JOSSTEM
  • EBCM/HHA
  • SOLAP GROUP

University of Jos

ULESSON

DENTECH GLOBAL RESOURCE LTD

JOSSTEM

EBCM/HHA

UBA Bank

Zenith Bank

SOLAP Group

Chain of Stages - Detailed Breakdown

Preselection Stage: Online Pre-test

Complexity of Questions: NERDC for Primary & Secondary Schools

Step 1:
  • Total No. of Questions: 25 (Math-10, Science 5, Tech 5, Engr. 5)
  • Time allowed: 13.75mins (Math-10mins, Science 75secs, Tech-75secs, Engr-75secs)
  • Pass mark: 60%
Step 2:
  • Total No. of Questions: 25 (Math-10, Science 5, Tech 5, Engr. 5)
  • Time allowed: 19mins (Math-10mins, Science 180secs, Tech-180secs, Engr-180secs)
  • Pass mark: 70%

Stage 2: CBT (Computer-Based Test) - Physical

Complexity of Questions: Hybridized Curriculum for Primary & Secondary Schools

  • Total No. of Questions: 65 (Math-20, Science: 15, Engineering: 15, Technology: 15)
  • Time Allowed: 22.5mins (Math-15mins, Science 150secs, Tech-150secs, Engr-150secs)
  • Pass mark: 80%
Note: Only the top 16 performances from both categories (A&B) will be shortlisted into the finals.

Grand Finale

Complexity of Questions: Junior & Senior Olympiad

Round 1
  • Total Questions: 7 (Math-3, Science & Tech: 2, Engineering: 2)
  • Time per Candidate: 1.45mins (Math-45secs, Science & Tech 14secs, Engr-14secs)
  • Total Time: X16 = 20 mins X 2 = 40mins
  • Outcome: Only the top 8 performances from both categories (A&B) proceed to Round 2
Round 2
  • Format: Answer as many questions as possible in one minute in STEM subjects
  • Time per Candidate: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 3min X 8 = 24mins
Final of Finals
  • Format: Answer as many questions as possible in one minute - STEM subjects mixed (not isolated)
  • Subjects: Math, Science, Engineering, Technology (all integrated)
  • Time per Candidate: 1min X 4 = 4mins
  • Total Time: 4mins X 2 = 8mins

Innovation Exhibition Finals

The finals for the candidate's innovation exhibition shall be open to audience vote to determine the winner in line with the criteria:

50

Points
Positive Impact Potential

25

Points
Innovation & Creativity

25

Points
Clarity of Presentation

Time Allowed: 5 minutes per presentation

Grand Finale Details

  • The finals of this competition shall feature only successful candidates who have scored 80% and above in the CBT examination.
  • Each finalist individually or as a group will be required to send an entry of a science project for exhibition at the grand finale.
  • Only NEW, original project will be accepted.
  • Only projects that meet judging criteria will be selected for display at the finals
  • The finals shall have 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rounds with each round, candidates are knocked out.
  • To determine the winner, the final lap of the competition shall be called a "Final of Finals" where candidates will be expected to answer as many questions as possible across the STEM field correctly as possible in 60 seconds.
  • The finals for the candidate's innovation exhibition shall be open to audience vote to determine the winner in line with the criteria.

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