USA Maarif School Students Qualify for State Finals at the Science Festival

January 16, 2026

Students of the USA Maarif School participated in the Science Olympiad competition held in New Jersey. Hosted by Union County College, the event became a source of pride for the Foundation as the students demonstrated outstanding performance.

During the competition held in New Jersey, Maarif School students took part in an intensive program throughout the day. Competing in various fields ranging from written exams to hands-on experiments, the students had the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice through teamwork. The competition provided a valuable platform for students to transform their scientific curiosity into real-world application. At the end of the competition, a gratifying achievement was recorded for the Maarif School. One of the participating teams qualified for the state-level competition thanks to its successful performance in the regional rounds. This achievement stands as a concrete indicator of the school’s strong emphasis on STEM education and the students’ competence in this field.

What is Science Olympiad?

Science Olympiad is a team-based academic competition organized across the United States with the participation of middle and high school students, combining scientific knowledge with practical application. Students compete in a wide range of disciplines such as entomology, microbiology, air trajectory, and planetary science through both written exams and hands-on experiments, engineering design challenges, and project-based activities. The process begins with regional tournaments and continues with state-level and national finals for successful teams. Science Olympiad aims to increase students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields by developing their critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific application, and teamwork skills.