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Apply for the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) 2026: $1,500 Award
Apply for the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) 2026: $1,500
Posted 2 months ago
About this contest
Applications are currently open for the International Youth Math Challenge 2026 for high school and university students globally. Apply Below:
Application Deadline:
- Qualification Round submission deadline: 27 September 2026, 23:59 UTC+0
- Results announced: 12 October 2026
- Pre‑Final Round: 6–10 November 2026
- Final Round: December 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) is a global mathematics competition open to high school and university students worldwide. It tests problem‑solving skills across topics such as geometry, number theory, and applied mathematics. Since 2018, IYMC has built a network of over 45,000 participants from 140 countries.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Geometry
- Number Theory
- Applied Mathematics
- Research‑based problems
Type:
- International Competition | Mathematics | Online
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be current high school or university students (gap year students eligible if starting university soon).
- Belong to one of three age groups:
- Junior: 10th grade and below (<16 years).
- Youth: 11th–13th grade (≥16 years).
- Senior: 1st year university and above (≥19 years).
- Have internet access to submit solutions online.
- Fluency in English recommended (solutions accepted in multiple languages).
How are Applicants Selected?
- Qualification Round (September): Solve 3–4 out of 5 problems to qualify.
- Pre‑Final Round (November): 60‑minute supervised exam with 5 problems, including one research problem. Registration fee €15 (financial aid available).
- Final Round (December): Online supervised exam with multiple short‑form questions.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- All countries worldwide.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Conducted online; accessible globally.
How Many Awards?
- Multiple awards:
- Global prizes worth $1,400 USD.
- National awards for top participants in each country.
- Certificates for all participants.
- Gold, Silver, Bronze honours in the Final Round.
- School awards for teachers and institutions.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Certificates for all participants (with verification IDs).
- Cash prizes worth $1,400 USD for top winners.
- National recognition for best students per country.
- Networking with a global math community.
- Opportunity to become an IYMC Ambassador.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Runs from September to December 2026 (three rounds).
How to Apply:
- Download the Qualification Round problem sheet.
- Solve problems and prepare solutions (typed in TeX or handwritten, uploaded as PDF/JPG/PNG).
- Submit via the official submission form before 27 September 2026.
- Log into participant account to track results, certificates, and performance.