We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. Students should have participated in an international Olympiad, such as IMO, IBO, EGOI, IPHO, IOI, etc., and possess a certificate of participation and an official letter from the respective Olympiad confirming participation. This is the main requirement for the Olympiad Match program.
We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and we do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. We consider various aspects of a student's background, achievements, and potential when evaluating applications.
Graduation Year Eligibility:
To qualify for the Olympiad College Match application process in the fall of 2025, candidates must have completed high school by the summer of 2024 and intend to commence their college studies as freshmen in the fall of 2024.
Citizenship Eligibility:
All high school seniors, irrespective of nationality, currently enrolled in high school, are eligible for participation in the Olympiad College Match. Moreover, U.S. citizens and permanent residents residing overseas are also eligible.
Financial Qualifications
Finalists typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a household of four and have minimal assets. This is not a strict cut-off and we encourage students who feel they have faced significant financial hardship to review these financial criteria carefully to see if they may qualify.
