AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/RECOGNITIONS
For the academic year 2025-26, SOF spent over Rs. 24 Crores on awards/scholarships, gifts & felicitations etc.
The following awards/scholarships will be provided to the winners of SOF International Commerce Olympiad being held during the academic year 2026-27.
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS - STUDENTS
International, Zonal & Class topper awards/scholarships will be provided to SOF ICO winners. ICO is a Single level exam and will be conducted for classes 11 & 12.
Each winner will be entitled to one award/scholarship for an exam. The winners will be entitled to the higher level award/scholarship only. For e.g., the international top 5 rank holders will be entitled to awards/scholarships based on their International ranks. Awards/scholarships accruing to them for Zonal ranks will be given to the next rank holder. Similarly, class topper award/scholarship accruing to a Zonal award/scholarship winner will be given to the next rank holder.
LEVEL 1 - AWARDS
Level | Recognition |
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* In case two or more students achieve the same international rank, cash award/scholarship in the applicable category will be distributed as under:
For up to 10 students getting the same rank, award/scholarship amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded/provided a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate.
In case 11 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award/scholarship, each winner will be awarded/provided scholarship of gifts worth Rs.1,000/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate.
FINAL LEVEL - AWARDS
Level | Category | Award | Additional Recognition | Numbers |
Level 2 (IEO, ISO, IMO) Class 3 to 12 | Top 5 International Rankers | ₹ 50,000, ₹ 25,000, ₹ 10,000, ₹ 7,500 and ₹ 5,000 for ranks 1, 2,3,4 and 5 respectively | • International Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze for top 3 rankers • Certificate of Outstanding Performance | 150 Winners |
Level 1 (IGKO, ICSO, ISSO, IHO, ICO) Level 1 (IEO, ISO, IMO) Class 1 & 2 | Top 5 International Rankers | ₹25,000, ₹10,000, ₹7,500, ₹5,000 and ₹2,500 for ranks 1, 2,3,4 and 5 respectively | • International Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze for top 3 rankers • Certificate of Outstanding Performance | 220 Winners |
Level 1 (IGKO, ICSO, ISSO, IHO, ICO)
Level 2 (IEO, ISO, IMO) Class 3 to 12
Level 1 (IEO, ISO, IMO) Class 1 & 2 | Top 3 Zonal Rankers | ₹5,000, ₹2,500 and ₹1,000 for ranks 1, 2 and 3 respectively | • Zonal Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze • Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 5,772 Winners |
Zonal Rankers 4 to 10 | Gift worth ₹500 each | Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 13,468 Winners | |
Zonal Rankers 11 to 25 | Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 28,860 Winners | ||
Level 2 (IEO, ISO, IMO) Class 3 to 12 | Zonal Rankers 26 onwards | Merit Certificate |
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* In case two or more students achieve the same Zonal rank, cash award/scholarship in the applicable category will be distributed as under:
For up to 5 students getting the same rank, award/scholarship amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate.
In case 6 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award/scholarship, each winner will be awarded/provided scholarship of gifts worth Rs.1,000/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate.
For single level exams and for 2 level exams, Medal of Distinction & Certificate of Distinction are awarded for 1st level performance and Zonal medals & Certificate of Zonal Excellence are awarded for 2nd level performance.
Single level exams are held for SOF IGKO, SOF ICSO, SOF ISSO, SOF IHO & SOF ICO.
For SOF IEO, SOF ISO & SOF IMO, class one and class two exams are single level exams.
**Medals are gold /silver/ bronze coloured, as applicable
AT SCHOOL LEVEL
1. Medals to School/Class Toppers.
- School “Gold Medal of Excellence “ will be awarded as under:
- For 5 to 9 registrations/class – Gold Medal of Excellence to top rank holder in class
- For 10 to 25 registrations/class – Gold Medal of Excellence to top 3 rank holders
- For registrations exceeding 25/class – Gold Medal of Excellence to top 15% rank holders in class
2. Student Progress Report (SPR) for each participating student.
- Every student who appears in SOF ICO is provided with a Student Progress Report (SPR). An SPR is a detailed analysis of how the student attempted the 1st level Olympiad exam.
- The objective of SPR is to share with the student and her / his parents, analysis of student’s answers. This is expected to enable the student understand her/his strengths and areas requiring improvement in absolute terms and also on a competitive scale consisting of lacs of students of her/his class who appeared for the Olympiad.
3. Participation Certification to each student.
4. Top 25 rank holders from each class & each Olympiad exam will be awarded Medals of Distinction. This will be applicable for winners from 26 Zones for performance in the 1st level Olympiads/ single level Olympiads.
HALL OF FAME
Awards for Schools, Educators and Students
SOF Hall of Fame Awards honour Schools, Principals, Teachers and Students who exemplify vision, leadership, dedication and consistent excellence in SOF Olympiads – celebrating perseverance, institutional pride and a lasting commitment that inspire future generations of achievers.
SOF Hall of Fame School Vision & Excellence Award Honouring achievements that fuel a tradition of annual aspiration | SOF Hall of Fame - Inspiring Leadership Award SOF Hall of Fame - Academic Leadership Award SOF Hall of Fame - Visionary Leadership Award SOF Hall of Fame - Legends Award | 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years |
SOF Hall of Fame Principal Leadership Excellence Award Honouring visionary principals who create a lasting legacy of excellence | SOF Hall of Fame - Pioneer Leadership Award SOF Hall of Fame - Visionary Principal Award SOF Hall of Fame - Visionary Education Leader Award | 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years |
SOF Hall of Fame TEACHER Mentorship Excellence Award Honouring distinguished teachers who steer the future with dedication and vision | SOF Hall of Fame - Emerging Leader Award SOF Hall of Fame - Teacher Leadership Award SOF Hall of Fame - Master Mentor Award SOF Hall of Fame - Outstanding Visionary Award | 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years |
SOF Hall of Fame STUDENT Achievers Award Applauding the spirit, brilliance and determination | SOF Hall of Fame - Emerging Olympian Award SOF Hall of Fame - Rising Olympian Award SOF Hall of Fame - Shining Olympian Award | 3 Years 5 Years 7 Years |
