Ling Challenge (lingchallenge.org) Worldwide
2025
Information
The International Linguistics Challenge is a global educational program that invites middle school, high school, and university students from all countries to solve problems about language. Participants work with problems covering syntax, semantics, pragmatics, phonetics, morphology, and discourse analysis to showcase their linguistic reasoning. Prizes include cash awards, certificates, and recognition for top performers, with participation certificates provided to all entrants.
Benefits
Cash prizes for top performers, official participation certificates for all participants, national awards for top performers from each country, and bronze/silver/gold honors for finalists.
Eligibility
Open to middle school, high school, and university students from all countries; no prior linguistic training required.
Application
Submit solutions to the Qualification Round problem sheet via the official submission form.
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