Modeling the Future Challenge
Catalog organization: The Actuarial Foundation
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What Is Modeling the Future Challenge?
MTFC is a free national math-modeling, data-analysis, and risk-management competition hosted by The Actuarial Foundation and managed with the Institute of Competition Sciences. Teams of one to five students use a real dataset in a qualifying scenario; semifinalists then create an original risk-analysis project with an infographic and report, and finalists prepare a pitch deck, video, presentation, and Q&A. Every team needs an adult coach.
For 2026–27, students must be ages 13–19 as of August 1, be in grades 9–12, and meet U.S./territory or limited citizen-abroad rules. Participants normally are juniors or seniors with advanced math preparation; grades 9–10 need prior approval. Registration opens August 24 and closes November 8, 2026. The scenario response is due at noon Pacific December 7. The detailed rules list four student tuition scholarships totaling $55,000, paid directly to a U.S. college or university. Timeline dates remain subject to change.
Modeling the Future Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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