TutorBees Scratch Competition 2026
Encouraging young minds to think creatively through programming
Join Pakistan's premier Scratch coding competition for ages 10-18. Showcase your creativity and win exciting prizes!
Competition Details
Everything you need to know about participating in this year's competition
Junior Category (Ages 10-14)
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Registration: 12 March - 12 April
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Prompt Release: 14 April (delivered via email)
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Submission Deadline: 21 April, 23:59 PKT
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Short-List Presentations: 28 April
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Winners Announced: 30 April
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Processing Fee: PKR 1,000
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Project Requirement: Game developed exclusively in Scratch
Senior Category (Ages 15-18)
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Registration: 12 March - 12 April
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Prompt Release: 14 April (delivered via email)
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Submission Deadline: 21 April, 23:59 PKT
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Short-List Presentations: 28 April
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Winners Announced: 30 April
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Processing Fee: PKR 2,500
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Project Requirement: Game developed exclusively in Scratch
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on these key criteria
Your Roadmap to Success
Follow these simple steps to participate in the competition
Registration & Fee Confirmation
Complete the online registration form and transfer the processing fee to the bank account listed in the participant handbook. Email or WhatsApp the payment receipt to the designated number listed in the participant handbook by 13 April to activate your entry.
TutorBees Account & Prompt Release
Ensure you have an active TutorBees.net profile by 13 April. The official game-design prompt will be emailed to all validated participants on 14 April.
Project Submission
Send your public Scratch project link and a one-page PDF synopsis to admin@tutorbees.net no later than 23:59 PKT on 21 April. Submissions received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
Presentations for Short-Listed Entrants
The top five participants in each division will receive their presentation time slots on 25 April. Live virtual presentations will be held on 28 April.
Announcement of Results
Winners and runners-up will be announced on 30 April via email and the competition website.
Awards & Prizes
Exciting rewards for our talented participants
Junior Category
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Winner Certificate, Free Intro to AI course on TutorBees.net
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Runner up Certificate, Free Intro to AI course on TutorBees.net
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All participants Will receive participation certificates
Senior Category
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Winner Certificate, 10 free sessions with a tutor on CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
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Runner up Certificate, 5 free sessions with a tutor on CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
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All participants Will receive participation certificates
Ready to Register?
Complete the form below to participate in the competition
Frequently Asked Questions
- Junior Category: Ages 10-14
- Senior Category: Ages 15-18
- Have access to a computer with internet
- Create a free Scratch account (scratch.mit.edu)
- Submit their project as a public Scratch project
- Creativity & Originality (30%)
- Game Design & Mechanics (35%)
- Visual Design Excellence (20%)
- Technical Mastery of Scratch (15%)
- Complete the online registration form
- Pay the processing fee (PKR 1,000 for Junior, PKR 2,500 for Senior)
- Email your payment receipt to the provided email
- You'll receive the game-design prompt on 14 April
- Submit your project by 21 April
Participants are encouraged to use AI tools for idea generation, produce visuals and sounds, and help. Short-listed participants should be able to explain their project verbally during the online assessment.
During the evaluation, we will ask "How did you use AI in your project?"
Ready to Showcase Your Coding Skills?
Register now for the TutorBees Scratch Competition 2026!