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William Lowell Putnam Competition

William Lowell Putnam Competition

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

03/12/2023
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About This Scholarship

The William Lowell Putnam Competition is an annual mathematics competition for undergraduate students in the United States and Canada. The competition is named after William Lowell Putnam, a mathematician and philanthropist who donated the funds to establish the competition. The Putnam Competition consists of two 3-hour sessions of six problems each, taken on the same day. The problems are designed to be challenging and to test the students’ ability to solve difficult mathematical problems. The competition is open to all undergraduate students, regardless of major or year of study.

Individual scores are based on the number of problems solved correctly, with ties broken by a formula that takes into account the difficulty of the problems. The top five individual scorers are designated Putnam Fellows and receive cash prizes, while the next ten individuals receive Honorable Mention.

Eligibility Criteria For William Lowell Putnam Competition

The William Lowell Putnam Competition is an annual mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada. The eligibility criteria for the competition are as follows:

  • Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university in the United States or Canada.
  • Age: There are no age restrictions for the competition.
  • Registration: Students must register for the competition through their college or university.
  • Participation: Students must participate in the competition at their college or university on the day it is held.
  • Rules: Students must abide by the rules of the competition, which include not using outside resources or collaborating with other students during the exam.

The competition is scored based on the number of problems solved correctly, with ties broken by a series of tie-breaking criteria. The top-performing students are recognized with prizes and honors, including cash prizes, scholarships, and invitations to attend the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program, a prestigious mathematical training program.

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