STEM
Mathematics
Competition
Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests 2027
Offered by Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC)
Accessible University of Waterloo mathematics contests for Grades 9–11, available internationally in paper or online formats.
About this opportunity
The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat contests are grade-specific multiple-choice mathematics competitions focused on logical thinking and problem solving. Participants complete 25 questions in 60 minutes and can write on paper or online under school supervision.
Who can apply
Pascal is for Grade 9, Cayley for Grade 10 and Fermat for Grade 11; mapped to ages 14–17. International schools may order the contests.
What you'll need to apply
A school Contest Supervisor orders the contest and supervises participants at school. Schools may choose paper or online delivery when ordering.
Cost & funding
Cost: Paid
CAD $6 per participant plus CAD $5 processing per school order. Shipping fees apply only to paper contests; online contests do not incur shipping fees.
Funding: No funding
Key dates
- Ordering deadline outside Canada and India2 Feb 2027
- Contest window outside North and South America opens24 Feb 2027
- Contest window outside North and South America closes25 Feb 2027
Who is eligible
Open to students worldwide — any nationality may apply.
Tags
Individual
Certificate
Accuracy
Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from cemc.uwaterloo.ca
2 February 2027