The BSHM is pleased to launch its famous undergraduate prize in the History of Mathematics for 2024-25!

The undergraduate essay prize can be written on any aspect from the history of mathematics, in any historical or geographical region. The competition is open to undergraduate or taught masters students at any university in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Research students are not eligible. If you have any queries about your eligibility, please contact Education Officer Ciarán Mac an Bhaird.  

The absolute maximum length for submissions is 3000 words (excluding references), and previous winners or runners up of the undergraduate prize cannot submit another entry.

The award for the best essay is £150 and the winning entry will be considered for publication in our journal, The British Journal for the History of Mathematics. There will be as many run-up prizes awarded as we find appropriate (£50 each).  

The winner and runners-up will also benefit from free BSHM subscription for a year. The deadline is 27th of June 2025 at midnight. More details regarding how to submit will be released soon. We look forward to reading your submissions! 

Please see here for a history of prize winners and their essays.