A Global Opportunity for Basotho Students!
Calling All Students (Aged 13 – 18)
Give your child the chance to represent #Lesotho at the #2026 FIRST Global Challenge (an international olympic-style robotics competition) in #SouthKorea 🇰🇷 from October 7–10.
Event Theme
Igniting Innovation
Compete with 190+ countries in STEM, Robotics & AI.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This is more than a competition – it’s a life‑changing international experience that exposes students to global innovation, teamwork, and problem‑solving at the highest level.
About the FIRST Global Challenge
The FIRST Global Challenge is an annual international robotics competition that brings together high‑school‑aged students from around the world. Each country is represented by one team that designs, builds, and programs a robot to solve challenges linked to real‑world global issues such as sustainability, health, energy, and innovation.
Students:
- Work in multidisciplinary teams
- Learn hands‑on robotics, coding, and engineering
- Develop leadership, communication, and critical‑thinking skills
- Collaborate with peers from diverse cultures and countries
The competition promotes science diplomacy, innovation, and youth empowerment through STEM education.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for students who:
- Are curious about science, technology, engineering, robotics, or AI
- Enjoy teamwork and creative problem‑solving
- Are motivated to represent Lesotho on a global stage
- Are aged 13–18 years
No prior robotics experience is strictly required, as training and mentorship are typically part of the preparation process.
Apply Today!
📱 WhatsApp: +266‑6281‑8022
Parents and guardians are encouraged to reach out for more information on selection, preparation, and participation requirements.