Contest “Graduate of the Year 2025” – Opportunity for 12th grade students from Chisinau
19 April 2025

Students of the 12th grade in Chisinau have the chance to be recognized for their academic excellence and their involvement in extracurricular activities through the municipal contest “Graduate of the Year 2025”. The event is organized by the General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sport (DGETS) and aims to identify and reward this year’s most successful graduates.
According to the organizers, the competition aims to stimulate and support young people who have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic results, extracurricular activities and active involvement in society.
Participation categories
The competition is divided into eight categories and two winners will be chosen in each category:
- Best humanities graduate
- The best graduate in the real profile
- Best graduate in artistic profile
- Best graduate in information technologies
- Best innovative graduate
- Most active graduate promoting volunteering
- Best graduate in sports profile
- Most active graduate in the field of ecology
How students can apply
To enter the competition, students must submit an application file including:
- CV of the candidate
- Copy of identity card
- the decision of the teaching board of the educational establishment
- Transcript of marks with overall average after the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025
- Diplomas and certificates of academic and extracurricular performance
- Evidence of participation in competitions, Olympiads and competitions (photos, publications, online links)
Applications will be reviewed by DGETS and each participant can apply for only one nomination.
Applications must be submitted to DGETS, 99, Mitropolit Dosoftei St., office 14, between May 5-13.
Stages of the competition
- March 12 – Publication of the rules
- May 5-13 – Submission and registration of applications
- May 14-19 – Evaluation of applications
- May 30 – Award ceremony
Awards for excellence
The best graduate of the year will receive a prize of 10,000 lei and a diploma of merit. The winners of the other categories will be rewarded with 7,000 lei and a diploma.
Graduate of the Year 2025 is not just a competition, but also a recognition of excellence in education and community involvement. It is an opportunity for young people in Chisinau to highlight their achievements and inspire future generations.