EY NextWave Data Science Challenge

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Deadline: 10 May 2019
Open to: undergraduate students currently enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program that resides in one of the countries mentioned below
Benefits: paid internship with EY’s Data Analytics team*. In addition, the top three global finalists will receive a monetary reward

Description

As a student of data, you understand the infinite possibilities of data to transform the world for the better. So, are you ready for your next mission? The EY NextWave Data Science Challenge is a global competition for students interested in data science who want to make a difference. They’re looking for individuals to analyze real-world problems through data and make findings that will help build a better working world.

Your task will be to model historical data using your knowledge of data science, advanced analytics tools and techniques while basing your observations on the data provided. Once the competition closes, the top performers in each country/region (there will be a minimum of three) will be invited to present their findings to the local EY leadership team. They will be asked to give a presentation. The three countries/region winners with the highest rankings in the challenge will be invited to EY’s headquarters in New York City to meet with the firm’s executive leadership team.

Eligibility

This competition is open to teams of up to two students who are currently enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program that resides in one of the participant countries/regions:

-Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States;

-The competition will be developed in English, so students must be proficient in this language in order to participate. All team members must be from the same country/region but can be from different universities.

Awards

Paid internship with EY’s Data Analytics team*. In addition, the top three global finalists will receive a monetary reward:

  • First place: USD 8,000;
  • Second place: USD 5,000;
  • Third place: USD 2,000.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application form.

For more information, please visit the official web page.