Apply for the Global Logic & Reasoning Competition 2026 (GLRC) - an international online challenge for students who want to strengthen logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Prize money totals over $1,500 USD, with international medals, national awards, honours, and certificates for all participants.

GLRC focuses on solving unfamiliar problems and evaluating information critically - skills that matter in an age of AI and information overload. You only need pen, paper, and internet for the online stages.

Quick Facts - GLRC 2026

Detail	Information
Programme	Global Logic & Reasoning Competition (GLRC) 2026
Format	Online - Qualification → Semi-Final → Final
Who	High school, college, and university students worldwide
Categories	Junior · Youth · Senior
Prize pool	Over $1,500 USD + medals, national awards, honours
Qualification deadline	6 September 2026, 23:59 UTC+0
Qualification fee	Free
Semi-Final fee	12 EUR (financial aid available)
Official apply	GLRC Submission Portal

Age Categories

Junior: 10th Grade and below (and under 16)
Youth: 11th - 13th Grade (or age 16+)
Senior: 1st-year college/university and higher (or age 19+)

Your grade/age on the Qualification Round deadline (6 September 2026) locks your category for the whole competition.

Competition Rounds

Qualification Round - open now; books, internet, and AI tools may help, but you must solve the problems yourself (full AI solutions are not allowed). Later rounds are supervised and tool-free.
Semi-Final Round - supervised exam (including work tied to a research paper / further problems); 12 EUR registration; financial aid available.
Final Round - supervised online final for top performers.

Prizes & Recognition

Cash prizes totaling over $1,500 USD
International 1st / 2nd / 3rd Prize medals and hard-copy certificates for top winners
National awards for top performers from each country (Final Round threshold applies)
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Honours for high-scoring finalists
Official certificates for all participants (with verification ID)
Special awards for teachers, schools, and ambassadors

Full prize details: GLRC Awards.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled high school, college, or university students (gap-year students intending to start university soon may also be welcome - confirm on the official site)
Open to all countries
No prior formal logic experience required
Computer/internet access for online stages

How to Apply

Read the official call: Global Logic and Reasoning Competition.
Download/solve Qualification Round problems following the rules (no full AI solutions).
Submit via gllrc.org/en/submission before 6 September 2026, 23:59 UTC+0.
You can edit your submission until the deadline via your participant account.
If you qualify, register for the Semi-Final (12 EUR; ask about financial aid if needed).

Official Links

Submit - GLRC Qualification Round

GLRC Official Website

Prizes & Awards

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FAQs - Global Logic & Reasoning Competition 2026

What is the deadline?

Sunday, 6 September 2026, 23:59 UTC+0 for the Qualification Round.

Is it free?

Qualification is free. Semi-Final registration is 12 EUR; financial aid is available for eligible students.

Can I use AI in the Qualification Round?

You may use tools to help, but you must solve the problems yourself - a full AI-generated solution is not allowed. Later rounds are supervised and tool-free.

Who can enter?

High school and university students worldwide in Junior, Youth, or Senior categories.

Where do I submit?

Only via the official portal: https://gllrc.org/en/submission (email submissions are not accepted).

Results for “GLRC 2026”

Global Logic & Reasoning Competition 2026 (up to $1,500)