International Youth Math Challenge Scholarship 2026 in Online
Apply for the International Youth Math Challenge Scholarship 2026, a global online math competition for high school and university students featuring cash prizes and certificates.
Overview
The International Youth Math Challenge Scholarship is an annual online mathematics competition open to high school and university students worldwide. Organized by the IYMC, the multi-round event runs from September to December 2026 and features challenges in geometry, number theory, and applied mathematics. Participants test their problem-solving abilities across a qualification round, a pre-final supervised exam, and a final round.
Benefits
- Certificates with verification IDs for all participants
- Cash prizes totaling $1,400 USD for top winners
- National recognition awards for the best students per country
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze honours in the Final Round
- School awards for teachers and institutions
- Opportunities to network with a global math community and become an IYMC Ambassador
Eligibility
- Must be a current high school or university student, including gap year students who will soon start university
- Must belong to one of three age groups: Junior (10th grade and below, under 16 years), Youth (11th–13th grade, 16 years and older), or Senior (1st year university and above, 19 years and older)
- Must have internet access to submit solutions online
- Basic fluency in English is recommended
How to Apply
Interested individuals can participate by following these steps:
- Download the Qualification Round problem sheet from the official website.
- Solve the problems and prepare solutions in typed TeX or handwritten format, saved as a PDF, JPG, or PNG.
- Submit the completed solutions using the official submission form before the deadline.
- Log into the participant account to track progress, performance, and certificates.
Deadline
The deadline to submit solutions for the Qualification Round is 27 September 2026.