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.
A Spanish team-based mathematics competition featuring university squads in a round-robin format; in each round, two teams competed by solving three Math Olympiad-style problems within 90 minutes, with teams consisting o...
EuropeBachelorMaster
Prize: Trip/Experience
Prize summary: Participation in the in-person Final Four
The Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest is an international online research competition open to high school, university, and graduate students worldwide.
Students from all research fields are welc...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Official awards and certificates for all awardees, with ICANEWS publication and researcher interview/feature opportunities for Grand Award and Award of Excellence recipients.
Pursue your passion for mathematics with the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC), an international mathematics competition for high school and university students. As an accessible, research-inspired, and globally...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelor
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: The top achievers in the Final Round receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, awarded globally: 1. Prize Senior: 250 USD, 2. Prize Senior: 175 USD, 3. Prize Senior: 125 USD, 1. Prize Yout
STREAM Minds 2026 is an inter-school STEAM, robotics, and innovation championship designed for students from Grades 3–12. It provides a platform for students to explore their interests, showcase their talents, and develo...
The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars
Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
1 month from now
Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...
GlobalHigh school Students
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
2 months from now
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...
The Global Logic and Reasoning Competition (GLRC) is an international competition for students who want to strengthen their logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Rather than testing memorized...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelor
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: The awards are worth a total of 1500 USD, including cash prizes and special honours. All participants receive participation certificates to certify their efforts.
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