Modeling the Future Challenge

Teams of one to five high school students with an adult coach answer a qualifying scenario and then build an actuarial data modeling project. Students must be 13 to 19 and attend grades 9-12 in the U.S. or its territories, and top teams win college scholarships of up to $25,000.

Offered by The Actuarial Foundation. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-08.

Fields: Math, Finance, Business

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is November 8, 2026.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Modeling the Future Challenge

When is the Modeling the Future Challenge deadline?

The deadline is November 8, 2026.

Is Modeling the Future Challenge free?

Yes. Modeling the Future Challenge is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Modeling the Future Challenge?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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