The results of the Western Balkans STEM Olympiad 2026 have been officially announced.
Out of 297 applicants from across the region, the following students achieved the highest results in this year’s competition. The Olympiad brought together talented high school students passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), providing them with the opportunity to demonstrate their analytical and problem-solving skills.
Top Prize Winners
🥇 1st Prize (€500)
Anja Gjurra – Medreseja e Tiranës – Tirana – Grade 12
Anja Gjurra – Medreseja e Tiranës – Tirana – Grade 12
🥈 2nd Prize (€300)
Arba Qefi – Maarif Elbasan (IMSAE) – Tirana – Grade 12
Arba Qefi – Maarif Elbasan (IMSAE) – Tirana – Grade 12
🥉 3rd Prize (€200)
Rajna Vrioni – Ernest Koliqi – Tirana – Grade 11
Rajna Vrioni – Ernest Koliqi – Tirana – Grade 11
100% Scholarships
Anja Gjurra – Medreseja e Tiranës – Tirana – Grade 12
Arba Qefi – Maarif Elbasan (IMSAE) – Tirana – Grade 12
Rajna Vrioni – Ernest Koliqi – Tirana – Grade 11
Klevisa Zeqja – Turgut Ozal College – Durres – Grade 12
Greis Aliaj – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Jurgen Kale – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Marin Baholli – Shkolla Viktor Hygo – Tirane – Grade 11
Luis Shella – Turgut Ozal College – Tirane – Grade 11
Kristel Shyti – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Amina Brasha – Hafiz Ali Podgorica – Durres – Grade 12
Arba Qefi – Maarif Elbasan (IMSAE) – Tirana – Grade 12
Rajna Vrioni – Ernest Koliqi – Tirana – Grade 11
Klevisa Zeqja – Turgut Ozal College – Durres – Grade 12
Greis Aliaj – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Jurgen Kale – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Marin Baholli – Shkolla Viktor Hygo – Tirane – Grade 11
Luis Shella – Turgut Ozal College – Tirane – Grade 11
Kristel Shyti – Ibrahim Kodra – Durres – Grade 12
Amina Brasha – Hafiz Ali Podgorica – Durres – Grade 12
75% Scholarships
Enio Dervishi – Kristo Frasheri – Tirane – Grade 12
Grejs Karaj – Ernest Koliqi – Tirane – Grade 11
Kleda Biçaku – Aleksandër Moisiu – Kavajë – Grade 12
Bjorn Elezaj – Don Bosko – Tirane – Grade 12
Erisa Angjeli – Babe Dude Karbunara – Berat – Grade 12
Darli Bruzja – Sami Frasheri – Tirane – Grade 11
Enes Çela – Turgut Ozal – Tirane – Grade 12
Ledja Dede – Aleks Buda – Tirane – Grade 12
Aleksandër Llakaj – Hermann Gmeiner – Tirane – Year 4
Anamaria Gjovashi – Besnik Sykja – Tirane – Grade 12
Grejs Karaj – Ernest Koliqi – Tirane – Grade 11
Kleda Biçaku – Aleksandër Moisiu – Kavajë – Grade 12
Bjorn Elezaj – Don Bosko – Tirane – Grade 12
Erisa Angjeli – Babe Dude Karbunara – Berat – Grade 12
Darli Bruzja – Sami Frasheri – Tirane – Grade 11
Enes Çela – Turgut Ozal – Tirane – Grade 12
Ledja Dede – Aleks Buda – Tirane – Grade 12
Aleksandër Llakaj – Hermann Gmeiner – Tirane – Year 4
Anamaria Gjovashi – Besnik Sykja – Tirane – Grade 12
50% Scholarships
Uendi Musta – Mahir Domi – Elbasan – Grade 11
Darla Lybesha – Viktor Hygo – Tirane – Grade 12
Alessia Elezaj – Don Bosko – Tirane – Grade 12
Franceska Ndoci – Kristo Frasheri – Tirane – Grade 12
Ravesa Demneri – Turgut Ozal – Durres – Grade 11
Grejs Bejtja – Dhaskal Todri – Elbasan – Grade 12
Sibel Shpata – American British STEM Academy – Tirane – Grade 12
Melisa Hoxha – Medreseja e Tiranes – Tirane – Grade 12
Ersa Belishta – American British STEM Academy – Tirane – Grade 12
Eda Dobra – Xhevdet Doda – Prishtina, Kosovo – Grade 11
Fatime Hasi – Medreseja e Tiranes – Tirane – Grade 12
Klei Bixhaku – Ernest Koliqi – Tirane – Grade 11
Elsio Gjika – Babe Dude Karbunara – Berat – Grade 11
Darla Lybesha – Viktor Hygo – Tirane – Grade 12
Alessia Elezaj – Don Bosko – Tirane – Grade 12
Franceska Ndoci – Kristo Frasheri – Tirane – Grade 12
Ravesa Demneri – Turgut Ozal – Durres – Grade 11
Grejs Bejtja – Dhaskal Todri – Elbasan – Grade 12
Sibel Shpata – American British STEM Academy – Tirane – Grade 12
Melisa Hoxha – Medreseja e Tiranes – Tirane – Grade 12
Ersa Belishta – American British STEM Academy – Tirane – Grade 12
Eda Dobra – Xhevdet Doda – Prishtina, Kosovo – Grade 11
Fatime Hasi – Medreseja e Tiranes – Tirane – Grade 12
Klei Bixhaku – Ernest Koliqi – Tirane – Grade 11
Elsio Gjika – Babe Dude Karbunara – Berat – Grade 11
Scholarship recipients will be able to apply their awards to the following study programmes at Western Balkans University:
Software Engineering
Economics and Data Science
Business and Technology
Cyber Security
Computer Sciences and AI
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Health Care Management
Laboratory Technician
Physiotherapy
Imaging Technician
Nursing
Dental Technician
Pharmacy
The Award Ceremony will take place on 24 March at 15:00 at Western Balkans University.
Economics and Data Science
Business and Technology
Cyber Security
Computer Sciences and AI
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Health Care Management
Laboratory Technician
Physiotherapy
Imaging Technician
Nursing
Dental Technician
Pharmacy
The Award Ceremony will take place on 24 March at 15:00 at Western Balkans University.
Western Balkans University congratulates all participants for their dedication and enthusiasm in promoting excellence in STEM education.
