Current Competition
EDUNOVA Pathways Challenge 2026
The premier academic competition for students aged 12–15, testing knowledge, values, and critical thinking across 10 countries.
Watch our students compete across 10 countries
Rigorous questions covering STEM, humanities, and critical thinking skills.
Questions on empathy, integrity, respect, and real-world moral reasoning.
Connect with students across countries who share your passion for growth.
Based on the Pathways book series by Piermont Press — Values in Action and Choices and Challenges — this competition tests both character and intellect. 70% academic excellence, 30% values and moral education. Because the world needs leaders who are both smart and good. Distributed in Southeast Asia by EDUNOVA International Services.
Timed, randomized questions on values and academic topics. Auto-graded with anti-cheating measures.
Express your thinking on moral dilemmas and academic concepts. AI-graded with personalized feedback.
Finals only. Present your ideas via PowerPoint or video. Judged by expert panels.
The foundation of our competition — three books that will challenge your mind and inspire your values.
Global Publisher
Building Character, Inspiring Excellence
New York, USA
Southeast Asia Distributor & Title Sponsor
EDUNOVA International Services
Southeast Asia
Questions in our competition are based on these books! Read them to get a head start.
View all books →Schools or individuals sign up and select their grade category (7, 8, or 9).
Multiple choice + essay on values and academic topics. Fully graded by AI.
Top qualifiers present via PowerPoint or video. Evaluated by expert judges.
Regional champions compete for the Pathways Challenge Global title.
Each country runs its own Pathways Challenge with independent schedules, feeding into regional and global finals.
Awards given per grade category (7, 8, 9) at every tier — country, regional, and global.
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Highest combined MCQ + Essay + Presentation score
Best multiple-choice performance
Most compelling essay submission
Best finals presentation
Highest average student performance
Prizes awarded per grade (7, 8, 9) in each country
Whether you represent a school or you are an individual student — your pathway to excellence starts here.
