Modeling the Future Challenge

The Modeling the Future Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students that combines math modeling, data analysis, and risk management. Teams of one to five students conduct actuarial research projects using real-world data to analyze risks and make recommendations to companies, industry groups, governments, or organizations. Top teams are invited to present at the national MTFC Symposium and compete for a share of a $55,000 scholarship award. Teams that pass an initial phase receive guidance from actuarial mentors to refine their proposals.

Opportunity to win a share of $55,000 in scholarships; mentorship from actuarial professionals for teams that advance past Phase One; invitation to present at the national MTFC Symposium.

Open to high school students in their junior or senior year, including those in formal, informal, or homeschool groups. Teams of one to five students conduct an actuarial research project and provide recommendations based on mathematical models and data analysis.

Form a team of one to five high school students, conduct an actuarial research project analyzing real-world data and producing recommendations, submit the project for Phase One review; teams that advance receive mentorship and top teams are invited to present at the national symposium.