Predict the future and help solve world problems.
Join the Modeling the Future Challenge for high school math students.
Free registration & a chance to win $60,000 worth of scholarship prizes.
Registration is open every Fall.
Stay informed with registration reminders, special programs & events, and upcoming free training webinars!


Use math to create a better future.
The Modeling the Future Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students combining math modeling, data analysis, and risk management into one exciting challenge! To compete, students conduct their own research project modeling real-world data to analyze risks and make recommendations to companies, industry groups, governments, or organizations. Join the challenge to put your critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and analytical skills to the test! You’ll also have a shot at your part of the $60,000 worth of scholarship prizes! Learn more here on this website, but first, make sure to signup for email updates to get the most important news and notifications!
The Modeling the Future Challenge is a real-world competition for high school students combining math modeling, data analysis, and risk management into one exciting challenge! To compete, students conduct their own research project modeling real-world data to analyze risks and make recommendations to companies, industry groups, governments, or organizations. Join the challenge to put your critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and analytical skills to the test! You’ll also have a shot at your part of the $60,000 award purse! Learn more here on this website, but first, make sure to signup for email updates to get the most important news and notifications!
News and Updates

Congrats to the 2023 MTFC Semifinalists!
The Actuarial Foundation is proud to announce the semifinalists in the 2022-2023 Modeling the Future Challenge, a national scholarship competition giving high school students the opportunity

Apply to be a Challenge Ambassador today!
Are you a former MTFC participant and interested in getting volunteer hours, graphic design/marketing experience, and continuing your connection with the MTFC? Read on to

Learn more about the MTFC at our upcoming Informational Webinar
The Modeling the Future Challenge is excited to announce the next season of the Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) for the 2022-2023 academic year. The