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Mathematics competitions test analytical depth, creative problem-solving and the ability to construct rigorous proofs under time pressure. They range from individual proof-based challenges to team data science competitions with industry datasets and real prediction targets. Research institutions, finance firms and technology companies sponsor these events because strong mathematical reasoning is rare and immediately valuable. Participation builds the kind of demonstrable problem-solving record that opens doors to quant finance, academic research positions and doctoral programme funding.
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Tech & Engineering, Mathematics
by Veritas AI
Free 48-hour virtual AI hackathon for high schoolers worldwide. Solo or teams of up to 3. No AI experience needed. Gold team wins an internship at Arecibo AI; winners share scholarships from a $75,000+ prize pool. Finali...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
in 2 days
Prize · Mixed/Other
Gold team wins internship at Arecibo AI; scholarships from $75,000+ prize pool
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
in 1 week
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program
Mathematics
by Nrichminds Technologies
The International Logic Olympiad (ILO) by Nrichminds challenges school students to demonstrate their logical reasoning, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Through puzzles and cognitive challenges, partici...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Mixed/Other
$500 (1st), $300 (2nd), $150 (3rd) for each Division. Distributed as Amazon Gift Cards (or other digital means where Amazon is not available).
Tech & Engineering, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Lumiere Education
The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Winners receive up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to do independent research with a PhD mentor. Top students are...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Dec 20, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Mixed/Other
Up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships + a dinner at Oxford University with 2 Nobel Laureates
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Immerse Education
A free global public speaking challenge for students aged 14-18. Record a one-minute video answering: "Fast forward to 100 years from now. What difference would excite you the most? Why?" Judges look for a clear idea...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
in 1 month
Prize · Scholarship
Winners receive full or partial scholarships to TED Summer School 2027 in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney or online.
Tech & Engineering, Natural sciences, Health, Mathematics, Social sciences
by YRI Fellowship
The YRI Global Essay Competition 2027 (also called the YRI Global Research Proposal Competition) asks students to propose an original research project on any question they care about. It is free to enter and open worldwi...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
in 1 month
Prize · Scholarship
1st place: full YRI Fellowship scholarship (valued at $2,997). 2nd and 3rd place: 50% scholarships. Distinguished Certificates for top proposals.
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Families4Families
The Exceptional Changemaker Award recognizes students who help expand Families4Families’ impact by connecting us with new student-led service clubs. Students have the opportunity to earn $2,500 or $1,000 in educational f...
North America · High school Students, Bachelor
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
in 3 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
The student whose referrals result in the most active new clubs will receive $2,500 in educational funding, and the runner-up will receive $1,000.
Mathematics
by Mathalon
Mathalon Open #1 is a free online math tournament for students of all ages and countries, held live on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC (17:00 CET, 11:00 ET, 8:00 PT). Students get 90 minutes and five brand-new p...
Global · High school Students, Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
closed 1 week ago
Prize · Recognition/Award
Gold, silver and bronze medals in each of three divisions
Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Education, Health, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Birdspiracy
Birdspiracy AI Competition 2026 Deadline extended to 1 November 2026. Birdspiracy AI Competition 2026 is a free national AI competition for students in Classes 9–12. Participants identify a real problem in their c...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
closed 1 week ago
Prize · Internship
₹50,000
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