In 2021 the prize pool comprises more than A$100,000 in the East Division, and more than A$20,000 in the West Division, depending on entries received. Merit Prizes are again on offer in both Divisions, as is the Hofflin Prize. During both 2021 and 2022, the Stonehage Fleming Charitable Foundation is funding prizes for high-performing students that top the individual or pairs ranking at their own universities - see details here.
Except where stated otherwise, the amounts below apply to the East Divison only, and the amounts of the corresponding prizes for the West division are obtained by taking 20%.
Individual prizes:
First: A$5,000
Second: A$3,500
Third: A$1,500
Fourth to Tenth: A$1,000 each
Pairs prizes:
First: A$10,000
Second: A$7,000
Third: A$3,000
Fourth to Tenth: A$2,000 each
University prizes:
First: A$15,000
Second: A$12,000
Third: A$8,000
Australia-wide prizes:
Best individual entry: A$1,500
Best pairs entry: A$3,000
For more details (e.g., regarding draws), see the Rules page.
Except where stated otherwise, the amounts below apply to the East Divison only, and the amounts of the corresponding prizes for the West division are obtained by taking 20%.
Individual prizes:
First: A$5,000
Second: A$3,500
Third: A$1,500
Fourth to Tenth: A$1,000 each
Pairs prizes:
First: A$10,000
Second: A$7,000
Third: A$3,000
Fourth to Tenth: A$2,000 each
University prizes:
First: A$15,000
Second: A$12,000
Third: A$8,000
Australia-wide prizes:
Best individual entry: A$1,500
Best pairs entry: A$3,000
For more details (e.g., regarding draws), see the Rules page.
Hofflin Prize
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions - individuals and pairs.
Amount: A$3,000 ($1,500 each if won by a pair)
Awarded for: Most creative solution to any problem in the Competition.
Merit Prizes
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions - individuals and pairs.
Amount: A$1000 for individuals and A$2000 for pairs.
Number of prizes: In the East Division, a maximum of 4 to individuals and maximum of 4 to pairs, up to a maximum total of A$10,000. In the West Division, a maximum of 2 to individuals and maximum of 2 to pairs.
Awarded for: Creative or insightful work on any problem, including the open problem.
Stonehage-Fleming Charitable Foundation Prizes
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions – individuals and pairs – that satisfy
Number of prizes: In each of 2021 and 2022, the total prize money to be awarded will be up to $5000. The exact number of prizes will vary based on entrant distribution and minimum quantile requirements.
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions - individuals and pairs.
Amount: A$3,000 ($1,500 each if won by a pair)
Awarded for: Most creative solution to any problem in the Competition.
Merit Prizes
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions - individuals and pairs.
Amount: A$1000 for individuals and A$2000 for pairs.
Number of prizes: In the East Division, a maximum of 4 to individuals and maximum of 4 to pairs, up to a maximum total of A$10,000. In the West Division, a maximum of 2 to individuals and maximum of 2 to pairs.
Awarded for: Creative or insightful work on any problem, including the open problem.
Stonehage-Fleming Charitable Foundation Prizes
Eligibility: All entrants in both Divisions – individuals and pairs – that satisfy
- Top score in their category (individual or pairs) at their University
- Not awarded any other Prize in the Competition
- Performance above a minimum quantile (equal for individuals and pairs), to be determined by the Organisers
Number of prizes: In each of 2021 and 2022, the total prize money to be awarded will be up to $5000. The exact number of prizes will vary based on entrant distribution and minimum quantile requirements.