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Back the generation
that doesn't just learn — it creates

The Sci High programme is free for everyone who takes part. It is funded entirely by individual donors and corporate partners.

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279
students in the programme
70
completed projects
21
schools
9
towns and cities
// Individual giving

Where the money goes

Every euro turns into materials, mentor hours or stage time for a student.

€25

One team's project budget

Sensors, materials, laptop access, documentation — the amount one team has to spend on building its project.

€150

Mentor support for one team

Covers the cost of recruiting and engaging a professional mentor from a top university or industry to work with one team for an hour.

€600

Full season for one school

Covers one team for a season — materials, mentors, teacher training, the presentation.

€5 000

New club in a small town — for a year

Launches a new science club in a small town. Coordinator, materials, 3 teams for the first season.

// Corporate partnerships

Partner with us long term

Corporate partnerships are the backbone of our funding. They let us keep delivering on our mission year after year.

// Silver partner from €2 500 / year
  • Your logo on materials & site
  • Mention at the final festival
  • Mentorship from your experts
// Gold partner from €12 500 / year
  • Branded section at the finale
  • Jury invitation
  • Internship pipeline for finalists
// Platinum partner from €40 000 / year
  • Named prize fund
  • Co-brand the whole season
  • Joint press conference
// In-kind / pro-bono
  • Pro-bono legal or PR services
  • Access to workshop venues
  • A venue to host a festival
Get in touch about partnership →
// Voices from the programme

Stories your donation made possible

Behind every number is a student, a teacher or a parent whose world shifted because of your support.

The first lab I'd ever seen was the Sci High starter kit. Until then we did “experiments” with chalk.
VD
Viktoria D., grade 9
SU Silistra
My mentor was the first person who asked me “why do you think it works that way?” — instead of “write down the formula”.
MS
Maria S., grade 11
PMG Haskovo
The final festival gave me what school couldn't: the moment my parents understood what I want to do for the rest of my life.
IP
Ivan P., grade 12
SMG Sofia
For the first time I'm seeing kids show up for class on a Saturday because they want to. Sci High reminded me why I became a teacher in the first place.
GP
Galina P., biology teacher
SU Silistra
One of my students — a boy who used to skip class — presented his project at the finale in front of 600 people. That's a change I could never have produced on my own.
ND
Nikolay D., physics teacher
PMG Haskovo
The programme gave me tools I never got anywhere else — how to run a real project, how to let the data win the argument, how to speak in front of a room. I'm learning alongside the kids.
ET
Elena T., chemistry teacher
SMG Sofia
// In-kind donations

In-kind donations

For equipment, consumables and hardware — get in touch. We help match the donation to the team or school that needs it most.

Get in touch →
// FAQ

Donor questions

How are donations used?

Every donation directly funds the programme — materials for student projects, mentor sessions, teacher training and the festivals. The four tiers above show concrete examples: €25 covers materials for one team, €150 covers one mentor session, €600 sustains a whole season at one school, €5,000 launches a new club in a smaller town. The foundation publishes an annual activity report with a detailed breakdown of how funds are spent.

How can I donate?

Three channels: Stripe (one-time or monthly card payment), employer matching through GlobalGiving and Benevity (if your company runs a matching programme), or direct bank transfer. The "Choose a convenient channel" section above lists each option.

Can I make a recurring monthly donation?

Yes — Stripe lets you choose a one-off donation or a monthly subscription. Recurring donations help long-term planning, typically funding a full season for a specific team or school.

Do you issue a donation receipt?

Yes — the foundation issues an official donation receipt on request. Contact [email protected] or use the donor enquiry form with the donor name, date and amount. For applicable tax-relief eligibility, consult your accountant.

Will my employer match my donation?

If your employer uses GlobalGiving or Benevity for matching personal donations, yes — Sci-High Foundation is registered on both platforms. Search for "Sci-High" or "Сай Хай" in your company's matching portal. Many international companies operating in Bulgaria offer 1:1 matching up to a yearly cap.

How can a company partner long-term?

The corporate partnership tiers (Silver / Gold / Platinum — above this section) cover material support, mentorship hours and shared branding. Reach out via the "Get in touch for a partnership" link to discuss a customised package.