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Euclid Contest (University of Waterloo / CEMC)

Run by Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of Waterloo

Deadline: 11 March 2027

In personAuthorised test centres, Singapore2.5-hour single exam (April)CAD $18 contest fee per participant, paid through your school's CEMC order (per-order processing and shipping fees extra)OpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Euclid Contest is a 2.5-hour senior mathematics contest from the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo, written annually by over 25,000 students worldwide. Results are considered in University of Waterloo scholarship decisions, and participation is not required for admission to its Faculty of Mathematics.</p> <ul> <li>Target audience: students in their final year of secondary school (JC2 equivalent); motivated younger students may also sit it.</li> <li>Format: 10 questions – a mix of short-answer and full-solution – scored out of 100.</li> <li>Written annually in April, at school: CEMC says students cannot register individually, and a student whose school is not taking part can look for another local school that will let them join.</li> <li>Awards: Certificate of Distinction for the top 25%; school champion medallions; Canadian top-5 receive cash prizes.</li> <li>CEMC fee is CAD $18 per participant plus processing and international shipping.</li> </ul> <p>Registration is handled by the contest supervisor at the participant's school through the CEMC portal.</p>

Who can apply

Grade 12 and below (JC1–2 equivalent); open to international students worldwide

How to apply

Students cannot register on their own: ask your school's maths department to enter you (or find another local school that will host you), since schools must order the contest from CEMC by 11 March 2027. The contest is written at school on 7 April 2027.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), University of Waterloo. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Grade 12 and below (JC1–2 equivalent); open to international students worldwide

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 11 March 2027.

Is it paid?+

Cost: CAD $18 contest fee per participant, paid through your school's CEMC order (per-order processing and shipping fees extra).

How do I apply?+

Students cannot register on their own: ask your school's maths department to enter you (or find another local school that will host you), since schools must order the contest from CEMC by 11 March 2027.

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