Shef Scholars produced6 IMO contestantsJoin the Shef Scholars
Competitive Math Academy
Learn how to think when solving math problems. Attend live lectures held by former competitors, do problem sets, learn problem solving techniques, and meet mathletes from around the world.
Why Choose Shef Scholars?
Discover the advantages that make our program the premier choice for competitive math training.
Proven Track Record
In just three test iterations we helped 6 students get to the IMO and win 2 Honorable Mentions, a Bronze, and a Silver Medal.
Expert Instructors
Learn from the Shef himself and other former math competitors. The Shef teaches at least 14 classes in every track.
Intensive Program
27 weeks of focused math training with problem sets designed to challenge you and build competition skills.
Thriving Community
Connect with like-minded peers, collaborate on problems, and build lifelong friendships with fellow mathletes.
Massive Value for $
Premium training at less than $10 per hour - our inaugural program offers unprecedented value.
Beyond Competitive Math
Learn how math skills translate to university studies, careers, and real-world problem solving.
Choose Your Track
Groups A and B are the same classes at different times of the day. Select the schedule that works best for you.
Unsure which level to apply for? Review our level reference problems to find the right track for your skills.
Beginner A
Apprentice A
Machine A
Shef A
Beginner B
Apprentice B
Machine B
Shef B
Difficulty levels:Beginner →Apprentice →Machine →Shef
(Shef being the most advanced level)
Choose Your Experience
Select the package that best fits your learning goals and budget.
Accountability
7 spots remaining
- Single-track access + recordings
- Monthly proctored test
- 54 live classes + recordings
- 54 problem sets
- Feedback on every problem set
- 30-min parent consult (before Nov 1 2025)
- Weekly 50-min 1-on-1 with a former mathlete
- Bonus university-level lectures*
- Bonus "Life after contest math" talks*
- Bonus "The Math Mindset" talks*
Premium
3 spots remaining
- Access to all tracks + recordings
- Monthly proctored test
- 432 live classes + replays
- 216 problem sets
- Feedback on every problem set
- 30-min parent consult (before Nov 1 2025)
- 2 × 50 min weekly 1-on-1s with the Shef
- Monthly 80 min custom lecture
- Bonus university-level lectures*
- Bonus "Life after contest math" talks*
- Bonus "The Math Mindset" talks*
Bonus Lectures/Talks & 14-Day Money Back Guarantee
14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: If you withdraw on or before 15 August 2025 (23:59 CEST), have attended all scheduled sessions for your track during the first 14 days, and have submitted your work for all required problem sets before each class, 100% of the Program Fee will be refunded.
*Bonus Lectures/Talks: The exact number of bonus lectures/talks will be at least 1. There is no guarantee that there will be more than 1 bonus lecture/talk. If more are held, they will be announced at least 48 hours in advance, open to all the tracks, recorded and made available to all students.
Meet Our Instructors
Learn from world-class mathematicians and former competitors.
Zlatko-Salko Lagumdzija (the Shef)
Triple IMO Bronze Medalist, Founder of Shef Scholars
Brown University Computer Science graduate. Former graduate fellow at the Cancer Data Science Lab at NIH. Currently a Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University.
Aldin Adilovic
Balkan Math Olympiad 2017 Bronze Medalist
Holding competitive math classes since 2017. Currently a student at the University of Sarajevo.
Adisa Bolić
IMO Team Leader, Double IMO Bronze Medalist
Led Bosnia and Herzegovina's IMO team to 13th place. EGMO Gold and Silver Medalist. Master's in Mathematics and Computer Science from University of Sarajevo.
Benjamin Mujkic
IMO Gold Medalist
First gold medal for the country at IMO. Gold Medalist at Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad. Will study Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Harvard.
Ajla Sehovic
PhD Candidate in Mathematics and Cryptography
Former math competitor currently researching Mathematics and Cryptography at UP FAMNIT in Slovenia.
Ervin Macić
Double IMO Bronze Medalist
Graduated top of his class at University of Sarajevo. Pursuing master's in Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford.
Admir Besirevic
IMO Bronze Medalist
Coach of Zlatko-Salko Lagumdzija and major coach of Bosnia and Herzegovina's IMO team.
Neira Kurtovic
Triple IMO Contestant, Bronze Medalist, EGMO Silver Medalist
Master's degree in Mathematics from University of Oxford.
Boris Velasevic
Double IMO Contestant, Bronze Medalist
Master of Engineering in Computer Science from MIT. Bachelor's in Mathematics and Computer Science from MIT.
Emin Mulaimovic
Junior AI Engineer
Competitive math educator since 2020. Bachelor's in Computer Science from University of Sarajevo, pursuing Master's.
What Our Students Say
Hear directly from our scholars about their transformative experiences
Mingdao Zou Zhong
Sweden
International Mathematical Olympiad Honourable Mention
"The program helped me prepare intensely in just two weeks after failing the Team Selection Test. The focused training made all the difference."
Besnik Haziri
Kosovo
IMO 2025 Team Member
"Shef Scholars provided the structured training I needed to make the national team. The personalized feedback was invaluable."
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Shef Scholars program.