CV (First Ascent)

A letter explaining why you’re applying and why you’d make an outstanding First Ascent participant. Maximum one page.

Cover letter (First Ascent Serbia/Romania/Spain 2024) [Mandatory]

Cover Letter

Please upload all of your past and current academic transcripts in a single pdf. Transcripts are the records of the exams taken in university courses, along with the grades achieved in each. A certified document is not required; an unofficial transcript works just as fine.

Academic Transcripts (First Ascent Serbia/Romania/Spain 2024)

Academic Transcripts

First Ascent 2024 (Serbia, Romania)

Where did you learn about First Ascent?

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FA - Serbia 2024 - Rules.pdf

First Ascent Serbia

FA - PrivacyPolicy for Applicants.pdf

Celebrating Serbia’s Finest 
Computer Science & Engineering Students

Become part of an exclusive group of incredibly talented people

Put your technical skills to the test with a series of complex challenges

Tap into the wisdom of the best minds in the field and learn about their work at Bending Spoons

Enjoy everything that Milan has to offer!

First Ascent is an exclusive, four-day, all-expenses-paid retreat for twenty of Serbia’s finest computer science & engineering students and recent graduates.

Bending Spoons has brought incredible products like Remini, Splice and Evernote to over half a billion people since its launching in 2013. Thanks to its exceptional company culture and an international team of top-tier talent, Bending Spoons has been consistently ranked as one of the best workplaces in Europe.

First Ascent is completely free—all expenses, including travel, accommodation, and activities, are covered by Bending Spoons.

First Ascent is organized by Bending Spoons, a leading European tech company

Forge long-lasting bonds with incredibly talented students from all over Serbia that share your passion for computer science.

Network with the best

Test your skills in a succession of stimulating technical challenges, let your talent shine and learn from the best in the field.

Take up the challenge

Travel, accommodation, food, drinks, activities—everything will be covered by Bending Spoons as sponsor and organizer of First Ascent.

All expenses paid

Discover Milan, Italy’s tech capital. With its medieval structures and jaw-dropping skyscrapers, past and future stand side by side. 

(The food, culture, and nightlife are rather special too!)

Experience a stunning city

”We were promised a fun event, but reality surpassed any expectation.”

”The event was fun and stimulating. My favourite moments were the great dinner with both Spooners and Ascenders and the conversations on topics like entrepreneurship and the latest innovation trends.”

”Had lots of fun, was stimulated, had very interesting conversations, nice event overall.”

”Overall a great experience, with amazing people.”

We value an excellent academic track record, but you also score big by pursuing tech-related and/or entrepreneurial side projects.

Here’s what it takes to become an Ascender:

You’re a Serbian university student or are undertaking a full degree in Serbia.

You’re currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or you finished your degree within the last year. Alternatively, you're pursuing a degree in a related field like Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, and you can demonstrate an impressive track record in programming outside of academia.

You love challenges and you’re eager to meet exceptionally talented people to share your passion with.

Only the top twenty applicants make the cut.

A thorough selection process ensures that all First Ascent participants are extraordinarily bright, passionate, and driven. We’ve designed each step to make sure your talent has the opportunity to shine.

Screening based on CV, motivation letter and academic transcripts

Online logic-based and behavioral challenges

First Ascent Serbia

⛔️Applications are currently closed!