2026 M3 Challenge Final Event
Find out which teams took home the top prizes at the Final Event in New York City.
The Rise of Online Gambling: What’s at Stake?
Check out 2026 problem topic!
2026 Challenge Weekend
Online Sports Betting: Teens Explore the Rising Trend and Risks
A team experience!
M3 Challenge: Using Math and Data to Solve Real-world Problems
The specific real-world problem that is posed each year is unknown to participants until they login during Challenge weekend.
- Entirely internet-based
- No registration or participation fees
- Flexible work time
Eligibility ↗
High school juniors and seniors (U.S.) and sixth form students (England and Wales) are eligible.
Scholarships ↗
Winning teams receive scholarship awards totaling over $100,000.
Register ↗
Registration is now closed for 2026.
20th Anniversary of M3 Challenge
Join us in celebrating two decades of M3 Challenge. In this video, we sit down with Elizabeth Marshman, Ren Lopez, and Nathaniel Shields to dive into the power of applied mathematics and how M3 Challenge has helped nearly 80,000 students discover their potential through problem-solving and data science. Hear how the Challenge is changing lives, building skills, and opening doors in STEM—and get inspired by the stories of those leading the way.
