🔍
☰
Contests are competitive events for individuals to showcase their talents, ideas, and projects for a chance to win prizes, recognition, and funding. These opportunities are open to a wide range of participants, from high school students to seasoned professionals, and even entrepreneurs who are eager to challenge themselves and gain visibility for their work.
Find a curated list of updated contests and competitions from around the world here.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Moonshot Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the MDPI Young Women in Engineering Award 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jun, 2026
Appliations are currently being accepted for the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) Research Award on International Cultural Relations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wiki Loves Earth England Photography Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jun, 2026
Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative (U2030) is currently accepting applications for its Women Who SPARK Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wiki Loves Earth Photography Competition in Colombia 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wiki Loves Earth Cameroon Photography Competition 2026. Interested applicants are enciuraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wiki Loves Earth Photography Competition in Bhutan 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the European Union - WSA Global Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the iF Social Impact Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is currently accepting applications for its National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for The Global Citizen-PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply of it.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2026
European Commission (EC) has opened applicantion for the Youth4Regions Journalism Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encourged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2026
Art Partner has opened applications for its Earth Partner Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wellcome Trust Mental Health Award for International Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the Gustave Roussy Prize 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jun, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the StartupTN - AI for Social Impact Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jun, 2026
Afrika meets Kansai is currently accepting applications for its Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jun, 2026
1. Sony World Photography Awards
• Host: World Photography Organisation
• Field: Photography
•Representation: A leading photography competition that recognizes the best in contemporary photography. Categories include professional, open, youth, and student.
• Prizes: Cash prizes, photography equipment, and international exhibitions. The overall winner (Photographer of the Year) receives a $25,000 prize.
2. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
• Host: The Royal Commonwealth Society
• Field: Writing and Literature
• Representation: The world's oldest international writing competition for young people, it encourages creativity and critical thinking on global issues relevant to the Commonwealth.
• Prizes: Winners receive a trip to London for a formal awards ceremony, laptops, and participation in international cultural exchange programs.
3. The Global Citizen Prize
• Host: Global Citizen
• Field: Social Impact
• Representation: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to ending extreme poverty and addressing major global challenges like inequality, climate change, and public health.
• Prizes: Winners receive financial support to continue their advocacy work, and there are various subcategories with differing prize amounts and recognition.
4. Imagine Cup
• Host: Microsoft
• Field: Technology and Innovation
• Representation: A technology competition where students create
software applications that tackle a wide variety of challenges. The contest encourages innovation and problem-solving using Microsoft's technology stack.
• Prizes: Cash prizes up to $100,000, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to showcase projects at global tech conferences.
5. One Young World Essay Competition
• Host: One Young World
• Field: Global Leadership and Advocacy
• Representation: This competition targets young leaders who propose solutions to pressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and education reform.
Prizes: Winners receive a fully-funded trip to the annual One Young World Summit, where they meet global leaders and network with fellow changemakers.
6. MIT Solve Global Challenges
• Host: MIT Solve Initiative
• Field: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Representation: Solve offers a platform for innovators to present solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as healthcare, education, and economic prosperity.
• Prizes: Over $1 million in funding is available, with winning teams receiving support from MIT, mentorship, and networking opportunities with industry experts.
7. World Robotics Olympiad (WRO)
• Host: World Robot Olympiad Association
• Field: Robotics and STEM
• Representation: WRO is an international robotics competition that engages students in building and programming robots to complete specific tasks.
• Prizes: Trophies, medals, and scholarships for top teams, with opportunities to showcase at global tech events.