Math Prize for Girls
by Advantage Testing Foundation
An annual mathematics competition for female high school students (grades 9-12) in the U.S. or Canada, organized by the Advantage Testing Foundation. Requires a qualifying score on AMC 10/12 or AIME. Held at MIT.
About
The Math Prize for Girls, organized by the Advantage Testing Foundation, is an annual mathematics competition for female high school students. The event typically includes an individual competition, talks by inspiring women in mathematics, and a college fair. Top performers receive significant cash prizes. The 2026 competition details, including dates and application deadlines, are usually released in the fall for the following year. Students must be female, enrolled in grades 9-12 (or homeschooled equivalent) in the U.S. or Canada, and have achieved a qualifying score on one of the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12) or the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) in the previous academic year. The application requires a short essay and letters of recommendation. The event is held at MIT in Cambridge, MA, and there is no cost to participate.
Who's eligible
Female students in grades 9-12 (or equivalent) in the U.S. or Canada, with qualifying scores on AMC 10/12 or AIME from the previous academic year.
How to enroll
Online application, short essay, and letters of recommendation.
Ready to apply?
Information current as of Aug 03, 2026.