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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.
The Black Mountain Institute-Faculty Research Awards 2025–2026 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2025
The Competition Commission Cadet Training Programme 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2025
The School of Collectively Building International Research Call 2025–2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 23 Sep, 2025
Applications are presently being accepted for the CTE Momemtum-Your AI Horizons Challenge 2025. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 22 Sep, 2025
For the 2025 Serena Williams Pitch Contest, applications are still being accepted. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 22 Sep, 2025
Are you an IT woman entrepreneur? Applications are currently available for the Aurora Tech Award 2025. It is recommended that candidates click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 19 Sep, 2025
To discover more about the Liveability Challenge for Innovators Worldwide 2026 and to apply, candidates are encouraged to click here. Applications are currently being accepted.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2025
The Purolator Canada True North Small Business Grant is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to apply or learn more about this opportunity..
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2025
Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about the opportunity and to apply for the 2025 Human Capital Innovation Week Pitch Competition.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2025
Do you attend a senior secondary school in Nigeria? The UBA National Essay Competition 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism 2026 are encouraged to visit here to learn more about the opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2025
Are you a Californian young innovator? The Wesly Foundation Prize for Young Innovators 2025–2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2025
The Mountain Future Awards 2025 Project Proposals are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to apply and learn more about the opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Sep, 2025
Do you work as a researcher? The Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
The Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature 2025 is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
Are you a female entrepreneur? The 360 Women Africa Enterprise Fund Women in Business Grant 2025 is still accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
The Advancing New Mechanisms and Emerging Treatments in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) application process is still open. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 08 Sep, 2025
The GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 are now accepting applications. Interested applicants are urged to visit here in order to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2025
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) African Planet Prize 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here in order to apply and participate in this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2025
Are you in the 13–19 age range and enrolled in school? For the Earth Prize Environmental Sustainability Competition, applications are currently being accepted. Candidates are encouraged to visit here to apply for this chance and participate.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2025
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.