STEM:NEXT WAVE 17 –> Your Pathway to STEM SCHOOL at IBA, Karachi (provision on the basis of space availability).

STEMx and Pakistan Innovation Foundation

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STEM:NEXT WAVE 17 – Your Pathway to A Residential STEM SCHOOL at Institute of Business Administration Karachi

You may fill out this form to register and follow the email instructions to complete formalities to book your spot.

There are 3 parts of this form:

PART A: Student Background Information.
PART B: Parent/Guardian Information.
PART C: Essay Question to Assess Student Preparation.

You must complete all 3 Sections fully and honestly.

PART C must be completed by the student himself/herself. He/she could be questioned about it at the interview.

Please take time to think about and fill the Essay Question in PART C.

When you press submit, a copy of this form shall be automatically sent to you.

If you will be seeking financial assistance (Bootcamp only), please tick the appropriate section AND upload (in pdf or jpg image format) your school fee slip to establish financial need.

STEM: NEXT WAVE 17 --> 8-10 DAY RESIDENTIAL BOOTCAMP at IBA Karachi

PART A: Student's Background Information

• Name of Student: *
• Date of Birth: *
• Student's Email Address: *
• Student's Contact Information
• Name of Current Institution (School or College): *Please clearly mention your school name, branch name, and city name
• Programme of Study: *
  Pre-Matric/O/A LevelsMatricO LevelsA LevelsOther
• Current Subjects of Study (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, etc.)
• City *
  Which City do you belong to?KarachiLahoreIslamabadFaisalabadMultanBahawalpurHyderabadQuettaRawalpindiPeshawarOther (Inside Pakistan)Other (Outside Pakistan)

PART B: Parent/Guardian's Information

• Father's (or Guardian's) Name:
• Father's (or Guardian's) Occupation or Position:
• Guardian's Contact No: *
• Guardian's Email: *
• Residential Address: *

PART C: ESSAY QUESTIONS - Student's Preparation for STEM 2025

• STEM School Theme of Interest *
  If you pick multiple themes, you will surrender the ability to choose your favorite one so its best to pick the one you'd like the most to qualify for. Locations to be announced closer to the programme dates as arrangements are finalised.Mathematics & Physics (Dec 2025)Computer Science / Data Science AI (Dec 2025)Biology + CS / ML / AI (July 2025)Aeronautics (July 2025)Astronomy+ AI (July 2025)Cybersecurity
• Student's Science Achievement Status *
  Topper of a Science/Maths Subject in One of the Boards of EducationMember of the Winning Squad in Burraq Planetary SocietyGrand Winner of Intel ISEF (Provincial or National Fair)Participant in International Science OlympiadsGrand Winner in Knowledge Platform's Learn Smart PakistanAny other National or International Award for STEMNone.
• What do you want to become when you grow up? *Provide 3 choices. 1, 2, 3.
• What are your target universities for undergraduate studies? *Give 3 choices, 1, 2, 3. Write none if you haven't thought of this.
• ESSAY Question: The following ESSAY QUESTION is VERY IMPORTANT. These will determine whether you will get a call for interview and ultimately selection. PLEASE THINK CAREFULLY and PLAN YOUR ANSWERS before writing them. Prove to us that you have what it takes!
• Have you built/created something you are really proud of? Tell us about your previous experience with hands-on building, making, or inventing for a school project, science faire, hobby, or just for fun. How would you do differently? (<500 words) *
  This is an opportunity to 'wow' us. Tell us how you are different from the rest of the students and go beyond merely memorizing and cramming science to actually build or do something practical? Kindly also use the next question to share any photos of your experience or a picture of what you built?
• Are you requesting financial aid to attend STEM Bootcamps? *
  There is no financial aid available for qualifications unless through a special request. We do have financial aid for students attending the bootcamps but this is limited and disbursed on the basis of need only. No merit based aid is available for STEM Programmes.NoYesYes (I will submit at least one months school tuition fee if my financial aid is approved)
• OPTIONAL: If you're requesting financial aid, please upload your school fee receipt to prove financial need. There is no financial aid available for qualifications unless through a special request. We do have financial aid for students attending the bootcamps but this is limited and disbursed on the basis of need only. No merit based aid is available for STEM Programmes.
• How did you hear about the STEM School / STEMx? *
  FacebookThrough your schoolGoogleOur WebsiteThrough a friendThrough Past National STEM School ALUM (mention name of Alum in the text box below)Email
• Name of Referring Alum
• Write names and email contact details of three brainy friends you would like to tell about the STEM School 2025. Please Let your friends know that you have recommended them and that they may be contacted on your behalf to encourage them to apply to the STEM:NEXT WAVE 14 --> STEM 2024-25 Programme.
• Friend 1: Name
• Friend 1: Email
• Friend 2: Name
• Friend 2: Email
• Friend 3: Name
• Friend 3: Email

 

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