Hypatia Contest
Organization: Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo
Type: Competition
Location: Canada and International
Eligibility: Students in Grade 11; motivated students in lower grades are welcome
Grade levels: High School
Cost: $12.00 per participant
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
Dates: April 1, 2026 – April 1, 2026
The Hypatia Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills through this engaging contest that requires complete written solutions rather than just final answers.