In memory of an exceptional mathematician
Yahya Ould Hamidoune Prize
An annual prize designed to encourage and recognize academic excellence in mathematics and computer science in Mauritania.
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Les candidats du Prix Yahya Ould Hamidoune 2026 en salle d'examen
31 Jan 2026 · 9:00 AM · l'ENS (École Normale Supérieure)
Le samedi 31 janvier 2026, les élèves et étudiants candidats à la 15ᵉ édition du Prix Yahya Ould Hamidoune se sont retrouvés à l'École Normale Supérieure de Nouakchott pour les épr...
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Épreuves écrites - Prix Yahya Ould Hamidoune
31 Jan 2026 · 9:00 AM · l'ENS (École Normale Supérieure)
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Date limite d'inscription - Prix Yahya Ould Hamidoune
26 Jan 2026 · 5:00 PM · En ligne (Online)
Date limite pour déposer votre candidature en ligne pour le prix de Mathématiques & Informatique.
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About the Prize
Friends and colleagues of Yahya Ould Hamidoune established this prize in his memory to continue his commitment to education and research in mathematics and computer science in Mauritania.
How the Prize is awarded
- Preselection of applications (if needed) based on academic merit
- Preparation of written selection exams (in French)
- Correction of the written exams
- Final selection based on exam performance and, if necessary, the academic record
Two tracks, two awards
Secondary level
An award dedicated to secondary-level mathematics.
University level
An award dedicated to university-level mathematics.
Award amounts and the number of prizes may vary each year depending on available funding. Up to three prizes per track (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Eligibility
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
No nationality requirement is imposed.
Secondary level
- Hold a scientific baccalaureate
- Be enrolled in the first year of higher education in Mauritania
- Be no older than 23 as of December 31, 2026
University level
- Be enrolled in the 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree, Master I, or Master II in a math-oriented field
- OR be a preparatory classes graduate enrolled in the 3rd year of an engineering program in Mauritania
- Be no older than 30 as of December 31, 2026
Our sponsors
We warmly thank our partners for their support.
- L’École Normale Supérieure
- Le Groupe Polytechnique
- Le Service de Coopération et d’Action Culturelle – Ambassade de France en Mauritanie
Ready to apply?
The process starts with a pre-application phase. A list of selected candidates for the written exams will then be published.
Contact
Have a question or request? Send us a message and our team will respond shortly.
- Contact person
- Dr Fatimetou Aghrabatt
- support@promath.net
- Phone
- +222 33 35 18 12
- +222 33 35 18 12
Response time: 24–48h