Canadian Computing Competition (CCC)
Location:
administered online at schools in Canada and internationally (virtual format)
Cost:
varies; typically around CAD 8–15 per student depending on school or region
Contest Date:
North & South America – Wednesday, February 18, 2026; outside the Americas – Thursday, February 19, 2026
Application Deadlines:
contest order deadline is Thursday, February 12, 2026
Eligibility:
open to full-time high school students; participants choose Junior or Senior level regardless of grade; official participants must meet date-of-birth requirements for awards eligibility (e.g. born on or after July 1, 2005)
The CCC is a prestigious online programming competition run by the University of Waterloo’s CEMC. It features two levels—Junior and Senior—where participants solve five algorithmic problems in three hours using languages like C++, Java, or Python. The contest builds coding confidence and may lead to invitations to the Canadian Computing Olympiad (CCO) or Informatics workshops. Students scoring in the top 25% earn certificates of distinction, and Canadian-born winners may be eligible for medals and scholarship awards.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.