Boston Intellectuals · Cambridge, MA
Olympiads. Tournaments. Fairs.
On the Harvard campus.
A non-profit empowering talented students from diverse backgrounds through inclusive academic competitions — from chess and mathematics to AI, robotics, science fairs, and debate — culminating each spring in The Finale at Harvard.
Who We Are
A pipeline from talent to the world's top colleges
Boston Intellectuals (DBA of Intellectuals League Inc.) is a non-profit educational and social enterprise based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We conduct fairs, tournaments, and Olympiads that give students a real venue to showcase intellectual skill — and to build the critical thinking, research ability, and communication that carry them into the best universities and careers.
The Home of American Academia
Boston · Cambridge · Harvard
Compete
Our Events
Every event runs on the Harvard campus with campus tours, workshops with the Harvard Students Team, and a Certificate & Award Ceremony. Pick your discipline:
Chess Tournament
5-round Swiss in three sections — Open (FIDE rated), U1200, and U800. Trophies, medals, and three days at Harvard.
Prepare & Register → ∑Mathematics Tournament
Sprint, Target, Team, and the famous live-scored Guts round. AMC/AIME-level problems in MS and HS divisions.
Prepare & Register → 🤖AI Tournament
Two tracks: the proctored AI Challenge (Round 1 needs no coding) and the AI Project you build and defend before judges.
Prepare & Register → 🔬Science, Engineering & Robotics Fairs
Present an original investigation, design, or robot to a judging panel — ISEF-style abstracts and interviews.
Prepare & Register → 🗣Debate Championship
World Schools style: squads of 3–5, prepared and impromptu motions, with dedicated ESL/EFL speaker awards.
Prepare & Register → 🌍Regional Olympiads
Compete near home — Almaty, Tashkent, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, or Jakarta — or apply to host a round in your city.
Compete or Host → 🏆The Finale — International Olympiad
Our annual spring championship at Harvard. Regional winners, Harvard qualifiers, and wildcards converge across all disciplines.
The Road to Harvard → 🎓Winner Grand Prizes
Free college counseling by Harvard-based agencies and fully funded internships — prizes that open doors, not just shelves.
See the Prizes → 🗺Ivy Standard Tour (Optional)
An 8-day Ivy League Educational Camp Tour right after your event — Harvard to Yale, Boston to DC, with our sister company Ivy Standard.
Explore the Tour →One pathway, start to finish
Every regional round mirrors the Harvard events — same disciplines, same judging standards.
Watch
Experience it before you arrive
Highlights from our events at Harvard — more on YouTube
Beyond Competing
Get Involved
🏠 Host a Round
Don't see an event in your area? Bring one there. We seek host schools and institutions that share our commitment to accessible academic enrichment — we guide the planning, supply the materials, and help you invite other schools.
Apply to Host →🤝 Become a Sponsor
Our programs are made possible by sponsors — from corporations to families whose own children have grown through the League. Every contribution, of any size, helps inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
Ask About Sponsorship →🌐 Partner with Us
It takes a partner to build a community. From organizing local tournaments to hosting events on our behalf, like-minded organizations help us expand educational opportunity into new regions.
Start the Conversation →🏨 Hotel Reservations
Stay at one of our official hotels for special rates including breakfast and taxes. Shuttle buses to event venues operate exclusively from official hotels — group reservations available.
Reserve for Your Group →The People Behind It
Our Team
Zhanat Zhapparov
Advisory Board · Principal Officer
ALM ('23), Harvard University
Vladimir Dyo
Advisory Board · Pacific Regional Rep
DMA ('12), Temple University
Nilufar Qahorova
Uzbekistan Regional Rep
MMSc ('26), Harvard University
Emily Kim
Advisory Board · Korea Regional Rep
Sophie Gonzales
Harvard Agencies
Managing Director
Benjamin Peterson
Harvard Agencies
Program Officer
Jennifer Wang
Operations Director
Visa Officer
Aadhya Agarwal
Social Media Manager
Web Designer
Maria Mikhailova
Senior Accountant
Scroll sideways to meet the whole team →
Ready to compete at Harvard?
Choose your event, work through our free preparation samplers, and register. The road to The Finale starts with one application.
Choose Your Event