Math and AI 4 Girls Competition
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The Math and AI Girls Competition aims to encourage young girls to develop an interest in math and AI by participating in STEM competitions at an early age. This competition also encourages long-term planning of academic and career goals in STEM. The competition is open to middle school female students. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitudes, activities, and aspirations in STEM.
Eligibility:
- US Citizens (including Green Card holders), currently residing in the US
- Female middle schoolers (8th grade or below), enrolled in a school or homeschooled, 15 years old or younger
Application details
Event dates and deadlines:
- Application open from March 22nd to April 26th, 2026 (by 11:59pm EST)
- Winners will be announced in June 2026, during an online award ceremony
Event format:
- Application is completely free of charge
- Applicants must first create an account on Submittable and can then apply online
Application requirements:
Personal info including name, address, email, phone number, birthday, school name, address and grade, and guardian information
A picture and a short bio, which we may post on the mathandai4girls.org website if you win
A challenging problem set on Math and computer science/AI
- Students will have to show their work and thought process
- Work can be handwritten or typed
- Work can be submitted in PDF or Word format
- We strongly encourage you to submit clean and organized work. Even if you cannot get to the answer, partial credit may be awarded for your ideas
- Please do not put the participant's name or any identifying information in the file
Two short Essays (up to 400 words each):
Essay 1:
In our STEM journeys, there are big moments we remember, such as achievements or epiphanies, but there are also little moments that take us there. Choose several “little moments”—getting inspired by a peer or teacher, overcoming a setback, remembering why you enjoy what you do—and describe how they brought you to your “big moments”. We encourage you to show examples of achievements, leadership, volunteering, etc. in your big moments and examples of growth and passion in your little moments. We want to learn about your STEM journey and how your prior experiences have shaped who you are today.
Essay 2:
Science fiction often asks “What if?” in response to huge problems in our world today, such as wars, world hunger, and rapid climate change. Ask “What if?” for a more niche and approachable problem instead—one that specifically impacts a community you belong to. Describe the problem, how it impacts your community, and how you would use STEM, future technology, and innovation to solve it practically using the resources around you.
Think outside the box! We are looking for well-researched responses that showcase your creativity and propose well-researched, impactful solutions that would benefit your community.
NOTE: THIS COMPETITION IS NOT TIMED. APPLICANTS HAVE FROM MARCH 22ND UNTIL APRIL 26TH TO COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATION. YOU CAN SPEND AS MUCH TIME ON THE PROBLEM SET/ESSAYS AS YOU WOULD LIKE.
Judging criteria and scoring:
- Your application will be assessed out of 100 points. Of those, 60% will be based on your challenge problem response, and the other 40% will be based on the two short essays
- For the challenge problem set, in order to earn full credit, you need to get the right answer and show your work in a logical and concise manner
- For the essays, we are looking for students who can demonstrate a genuine interest in STEM, as well as creativity and leadership.
Contact info:
- Questions can be emailed to mathandAI4girls@yahoo.com
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NOTE: There is a limit on the number of entries for this competition, so you should submit your response as soon as you can to ensure your spot