African Organic Chemistry Tournament
Interschool Organic Chemistry Olympiad
“Think Chemistry. Master Organic Chemistry.”
Edition
2nd Edition
Eligibility
SSS 1 - 3
Exam mode
CBT
Exam date
Nov 14 - 21, 2026
Star prize
₦500,000 cash + plaque
Entry
Through your school
Star Prize: ₦500,000 cash prize and plaque
- Overall best school — chemistry laboratory set
- Overall best teacher — laptop and plaque
- Top 50 overall best candidates — medal, certificate of excellence and CHEM-50 Hall of Fame membership
Entry fee: ₦7,000 per candidate, or ₦5,000 each for 10 or more
Registration: Pay to 1025357212 / UBA / Prime STEM Nigeria. Upload your receipt after registering — or send it on WhatsApp to +234 810 554 1242.
What is African Organic Chemistry Tournament?
The African Organic Chemistry Tournament is an interschool organic chemistry olympiad designed to challenge students' understanding of organic chemistry and encourage excellence in chemical sciences.
The tournament provides a competitive platform for students to apply their knowledge, demonstrate analytical thinking and engage with challenging organic chemistry problems.
It also seeks to inspire students who have an interest in chemistry and encourage them to consider careers in science, engineering, medicine, technology and related fields.
Key objectives
- Promote excellence in organic chemistry.
- Encourage deeper understanding of chemical concepts.
- Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Identify and celebrate talented chemistry students.
- Encourage interest in chemistry-related careers.
- Connect schools and students through academic competition.
How it works
- 01
Theory paper
- 02
Problem-solving rounds
- 03
Finals
AFRISTEM programmes vary by age and category. Each programme page clearly states its eligibility requirements — from primary school learners in the STEM Kids Championship to senior secondary students in the African Organic Chemistry Tournament.
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