WikiScholar 2027 opens nationwide registration for secondary students
An open knowledge competition encouraging secondary students in Grades 6–10 across Bangladesh to develop critical inquiry, factual verification, and independent research habits.
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Registration is officially open for WikiScholar 2027 (উইকিস্কলার ২০২৭), a nationwide academic competition for secondary-level students in Bangladesh. Organized by the WikiScholar Organizing Committee in collaboration with Wikimedia Bangladesh and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation, the initiative invites students in Grades 6 through 10 to turn their curiosity into structured learning.
In an educational landscape increasingly shaped by generative AI and online feeds, the capacity to investigate primary sources, verify facts independently, and synthesize complex ideas has become vital. WikiScholar engages students directly with the open knowledge movement, encouraging them to explore curated Bangla Wikipedia articles across science, history, Bengali literature, and technology to build rigorous inquiry habits.
The competition is structured in three competitive stages: an online preliminary round on 19 December 2026 (40 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, open on phones, tablets, or computers with negative marking for precision), followed by regional rounds across 6 geographic river zones, and a National Final in Dhaka featuring comprehensive exams and rapid-fire buzzer rounds.
Recognition for finalists includes an Apple MacBook and ৳10,000 via bKash for the National Champion, laptops, tablets, and Kindle e-readers for runners-up, smartwatches for regional winners, and official certificates for all participants scoring 40% or higher in the preliminary stage.
Participation is completely free of charge. Registration closes on 12 December 2026 and must be completed with parent or guardian assistance at registration.wikischolar.bd. Complete syllabus reading lists and contest regulations are available on the official Wikipedia competition page.