Stanford Math Tournament (SMT)

Competition · Stanford University (SUMO, student-run)

SMT is a large, student-run math tournament held each spring at Stanford, with team, power, guts, and individual subject rounds, plus a separate online edition open worldwide to middle and high schoolers. Teams of 5-6 students from the same school apply online, with some spots reserved for top teams from the prior year and for low-income/underrepresented applicants, and the rest awarded by lottery. Financial aid is available on request.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsMathematics

EligibilityIn-person tournament is limited to US residents; the online edition is open worldwide.

SelectivityRemaining spots (after returning-team and equity reservations) are allocated by lottery

Logistics

Cost to you~$30/student in-person (2026 pricing; 2027 fee not yet published); financial aid available

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNot listed

FormatVaries

Length2-day in-person event in April

WhereStanford University, Stanford, CA (online edition open worldwide)

AwardsIndividual and team awards across the Team, Power, Guts, and subject rounds.

Applying

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed; 2027 not yet announced)

You submitA team of 5-6 students from one school applies online; a chaperone must attend in person.

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