Deadline:
July 05, 2026
Location(s)
Online
Overview
The ICSC is a global computer science program that blends education with friendly competition, preparing students today for the technological world of tomorrow.
Details
Process
Participants face a mixture of conceptual problems and programming problems, over three increasingly challenging rounds:
- Qualification Round: Solve five problems across various topics at your own pace.
- Pre-Final Round: A supervised exam covering more advanced problems and a research paper that is shared during the exam preperation phase.
- Final Round: A fast-paced 30 online exam, consisting of multiple-choice, short answer, and coding problems on previous rounds and further advanced concepts.
All participants receive the same set of problems, but the passing criteria vary by age group.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can participate?
Middle school, high school, and university students of all grades and from all countries are invited to participate. We have three age categories:
- Junior: 10th Grade and below (< 16 years)
- Youth: 11th to 13th Grade (< 19 years)
- Senior: 1st Year College/University and higher (or ≥ 19 years)
You need curiosity, a drive to learn, pen and paper, and access to a computer. English reading comprehension is helpful for research problems.
Dates
Deadline: July 05, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Prizes and Awards
Showcase your abilities and compete for cash prizes, certificates, and global recognition. The prizes are worth upwards of 1000 USD. Awards include:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Cash Prizes for each age category.
- National Awards for top performers from each country.
- Bronze, Silver, and Gold Honours for Finalists.
- Special Honours for outstanding submissions.
- Official Participation Certificates for all participants.
Points are awarded for correct steps and not just for your final answers and programs.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
