Space — the present and future of humankind
Under the patronage of the first Bulgarian cosmonaut, General Georgi Ivanov. Included in the Ministry of Education and Science programme for extracurricular activities.
Space — the present and future of humankind
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Winners announced at www.evrika.org.
The Day of the Bulgarian Enlighteners.
Creativity dedicated to Space
A dedicated way to direct and encourage pupils' creativity toward problems and activities related to the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, to seek new fields of application for space research, and to broaden the opportunities for technological space transfer.
The competition will:
- ✓Promote the achievements of world science and technology in the exploration and use of Space
- ✓Acquaint children and young people with the achievements of Bulgarian science and technology in space research and observation
- ✓Develop imagination, creative activity and interest in the natural and technical sciences
- ✓Deepen the socially useful orientation of the work of young mathematicians, physicists, astronomers, chemists and biologists
- ✓Create conditions for well-rounded development by integrating knowledge and skills in science and technology
5 categories for participation
The competition is held at national level. Pupils aged 8 to 19 take part in the respective categories.
- Направление „а“·14 — 19 yrs
Ideas for scientific and technical experiments
Scientific ideas in space physics, astrophysics, chemistry, biology, medicine and more, directly related to the exploration and study of space. Technical ideas for new space instruments, space communication systems, space transport, remote sensing and more.
Награди:I · 100 €II · 90 €III · 75 € - Направление „б“·10 — 19 yrs
Models and mock-ups of space objects
Physical models and mock-ups of satellites, rockets, space stations, telescopes, planetary-exploration craft and more.
Награди:I · 100 €II · 90 €III · 75 € - Направление „в“·10 — 19 yrs
Computer-created graphic works
Drawings, computer games, animations, web-based works and other space-themed pieces created with digital tools.
Награди:I · 100 €II · 90 €III · 75 € - Направление „г“·8 — 19 yrs
Literary works on a space theme
Essays, short stories, poems and other literary forms on a space theme. Entries must be typed.
Награди:I · 90 €II · 80 €III · 70 € - Направление „д“·8 — 19 yrs
Drawings on the theme „Humankind and Space“
Drawings in A3 or A4 format. Judged in two separate groups — for Bulgarian and for international participants.
Награди:I · 90 €II · 80 €III · 70 €
How to submit your entries
Entries must be accompanied by a participant form (template) and a personal-data declaration (from the participant or a parent), attached to the rules.
The competition is by correspondence in the „Graphic works“, „Models and mock-ups“, „Drawings“ and „Literary works“ categories. In the „Ideas for scientific and technical experiments“ category the jury makes a selection and up to 5 participants per group are admitted to a defence. Travel for the defence is covered by the organisers.
Entries are not returned — after the competition they are handed over to the specialised collection of the National Polytechnic Museum. The organisers may provide drawings and literary works for publication in specialised editions.
Mailing address
Sofia 1000, 1 „Patriarh Evtimiy“ Blvd.
Evrika Foundation
— for the competition „Space — the present and future of humankind“
Download the rules and forms
The full competition rules, the registration form and the personal-data declarations (for participant and parent) are in a single, print-ready file.