Inspiring Young Women to Become the Mathematical Leaders of Tomorrow

“The country’s preeminent math competition for young women”

—MIT Office of Admissions

“We want to give these girls the opportunity to thrive in an environment in which their sense of belonging is never in question.”

—Arun Alagappan, Co-Founder, Math Prize for Girls

The Advantage Testing Foundation/Jane Street Math Prize for Girls is the largest math prize for girls in the world. Each fall at MIT, about 250 young female mathematicians compete in our challenging test of mathematical creativity and insight. Our goal is to promote gender equity in the STEM professions and to encourage young women with exceptional potential to become mathematical and scientific leaders.

Advantage Testing Foundation Math Prize for Girls

The Experience

Math Prize for Girls 2025 will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Schedule

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Learn about the event’s schedule and activities.

Prizes

The Math Prize for Girls awards $100,000 in monetary prizes, including a $50,000 prize for first place.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about travel, visiting Cambridge, applying, and eligibility.

History

Read about our prior contest winners and see our tests from previous years.

About Us

Learn more about co-founders Arun Alagappan and Dr. Ravi Boppana, our Board of Advisors, our sponsors, and other news and announcements.

Advisors

$Board of Advisors$ The Advantage Testing Foundation appreciates the dedication of the members of the Math Prize for Girls Board of Advisors.

Sponsors

$Sponsors$

We thank all the sponsors who support talented young women through the Math Prize for Girls.

News

Check out coverage of past competitions and learn about the importance of encouraging young women in STEM.

Videos

Watch videos from past Math Prize for Girls awards ceremonies.