The International Youth Math Challenge 2020 for young people worldwide

Published: 21 Aug 2020 1,780 views

The International Youth Math Challenge is one of the biggest online math competition for students from all around the world and applications are currently being accepted for this year's competion. Do you think you are good in Mathematis and you want to test how sound you are, then apply before the deadline to  Unleash your creativity, knowledge, and math skills to win awards and cash prizes worth over 700 USD - take this unique opportunity and participate today

International Youth Math Challenge Competition

Application Deadline	October 11, 2020
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	International Youth Math Challenge
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of International Youth Math Challenge Competition

Benefits / Prizes Successful participants receive many certificates, cash prizes, and honours:

1. All Participants: Official Participation Certificate
2. All Finalists: Bronze Honour, Silver Honour or Gold Honour
3. National Awards (best participant from each country) 

We understand the crucial role of teachers and schools for mathematical education. Because of that, we award three school awards to honour the efforts of the teachers and the school:

1. IYMC School Award for Most Participants: For the school with the most overall participants of the qualification round to honour the efforts of the teachers for encouraging students to participate in mathematical competitions.
2. IYMC School Award for Most Finalists: For the school with the most students participating in the pre-final and final round
3. IYMC School Award for Excellence: For the school with many outstanding students that have achieved high results throughout the overall competition to honour the quality education.

Besides that, the IYMC offers the following benefits:

1. Join a Global Network: A successful participation allows you to join the IYMC network: You will get the rare chance to connect and exchange with outstanding, similar-minded, and inspiring students worldwide.
2. Become IYMC Ambassador: Winners, students, and teachers are encouraged to become official Ambassadors with the aim to inspire students and to encourage them to engage in math.

Requirements for International Youth Math Challenge Competition

All High School and University Students.

Selection Process

Rounds / Process
The IYMC 2020 takes place in three rounds:   

1. Qualification Round: The qualification round consists of five math problems. In order to qualify for the pre-final round, you need to solve at least three (under 18) to four (over 18) of the problems correctly. You can submit your solutions online until 11. October 2020. All participants receive certificates.   
2. Pre-Final Round: Successful participants can register for the pre-final round in October. You have one week to solve ten problems of three types: 4x basic problems, 4x, advanced problems, 2x special-creativity problems.   
3. Final Round: Successful finalists can participate in the final round: You will take a 40-minute online exam supervised by a supervisor. The winners receive certificates and cash prizes worth over 700 USD. 

Application Deadline

October 11, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Youth Math Challenge on www.iymc.info to apply