Math Kangaroo USA
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Math Kangaroo Poster Contest

We invite students and adults to create a poster for the upcoming Math Kangaroo USA competition. Submissions for the 2027 contest are Now Open!

2027 Math Kangaroo Poster Contest – Official Rules

Poster Contest Logistics

Deadline for submitting posters: April 19, 2026

Information that must appear on the poster:

  • XXX Math Kangaroo Competition in the USA for K–12 students
  • Date: Thursday, March 18, 2027
  • Registration: September 15 – December 31, 2026, at www.mathkangaroo.org
  • Facts: All students receive recognition and gifts for participation. Over 6 million students take part in Math Kangaroo competitions worldwide.
  • Visual impact: Include a math-related and eye-catching image to capture students’ attention.
  • Website: www.mathkangaroo.org
  • Contact email: in**@**********oo.org

Poster Format

  • Only electronic poster entries will be accepted and displayed.
  • Accepted file formats: JPG, PNG, PDF.
  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi, maximum size: 10 GB.
  • Color and creativity are encouraged.
  • Posters should be named as follows:
    • Grade_Student_Name_State_City (e.g., Grade 2_Student_JaneDoe_CA_LosAngeles)
    • If you are no longer a student: Adult_Name_State_City (e.g., Adult_JaneDoe_CA_LosAngeles)

After creating your poster, upload it together with your information [HERE].
Questions regarding posters should be directed to ma***@**********oo.org.

The author of the winning entry will be contacted by email and may be asked to make minor edits.
Only one poster entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will not be accepted.

Not Allowed in Poster Submissions

  • Images of calculators or images copied directly from other websites.
  • Posters created entirely by AI image generators.

Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Tools

Participants are encouraged to submit original and creative work that reflects their own ideas and artistic effort.

The use of AI tools to generate the main artwork is discouraged; however, their use is acceptable for parts of the poster or to enhance specific elements.

If AI tools are used, participants should be ready to briefly describe how the technology supported their design.
Our goal is to recognize and celebrate human creativity.

 Best Poster Recognition

  • The Math Kangaroo Internal Committee will award a $200 Amazon Gift Card for the Best Poster.
  • The Best T-shirt Picture may also be selected from the posters for a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
  • The winner’s design will appear in the 2027 Math Kangaroo printed materials and will be distributed nationwide to schools, libraries, and community partners.
  • The national winner will be recognized at the XXIX Math Kangaroo Annual Award Ceremony in their state of residence (if applicable), in the Math Kangaroo Bulletin, and on the official Math Kangaroo website.

2026 Math Kangaroo Poster Contest

Thank you to all the talented young artists who submitted entries to the 2026 Math Kangaroo Poster Contest! The contest is now officially closed, and we are blown away by your creativity and passion for math.

Winning posters from previous years:

Math Kangaroo 2025 Poster Contest Winner!

Poster MK2025
BOYA LI,
Adult from Port Washington, NY

The T-shirt Design 2025 Winner!

Student_Grade 4_Autumn Hardt_Schertz_TX
AUTUMN HARDT,
4th Grade Student from Schertz, TX

The following fantastic posters were submitted for the 2025 Poster Contest:

Best Poster 2024

AUTHOR: Arannya Karak, Adult, San Ramon, CA

T-shirt Design 2024

AUTHOR: Laura Zhang, Grade 11, Vienna, VA

Best Poster 2023

AUTHOR: Videsha Das, Grade 5, San Jose, CA

T-shirt Design 2023

AUTHOR: Lentaro Tone, Grade 5, Las Vegas, NV

Best Poster 2022

AUTHOR: Violet Hughes, Grade 1, Newtown, CT

T-shirt Design 2022

Best Poster 2021

AUTHOR: Ramier Villarama, Grade 11, Bayonne, NJ

Best T-shirt Design 2021

AUTHOR: Szymon Teodorowicz, Grade 2, Cordova, TN

Best Poster 2020

AUTHOR: Varni Modi, Grade 1, Tucson, AZ

Best T-shirt Design 2020

AUTHOR: Valerie Tolstorukov, Grade 4, Winchester, MA