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The Research Program of the Internet Society Foundation funds international research partnerships that increase knowledge of the Internet and its benefits to all people.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2024
Nominations for the Nikkei Asia Award 2024 are now being accepted. Click here to read more about this opportunity and learn how to nominate an individual for the award.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2024
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. (NWAG), based in the USA, is committed to promoting education among Nigerian students. This scholarship opportunity is open to female undergraduates in Nigeria.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2024
Coal City University Chancellors’ annual essay contest is a competition organized to encourage students develop their writing skills, build confidence, and showcase their creativity.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2024
Applications are open for the Journalismfund Fossil Fuel Grants Programme 2024. Click here to learn more about this scholarship and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2024
The eleventh annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries. This contest is aims to honour the best environmental films from around the world.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2024
Applications for the Yass Prize 2024 are now open. For U.S. based organization interested in this opportunity, click here to learn how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2024
The Yves Rocher Foundation hasannounced its call for entries for the Photo Prize. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2024
The BVA Foundation Biophilia Award application is open to outstanding contributions from the humanities and social sciences that enhance public understanding and awareness of environmental issues.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2024
The Pulitzer Center is opening a new call for rainforest grant applications. They are inviting journalists, editors, and independent media organizations to submit proposals on Innovative Reporting: Mapping Transparency and Governance on Rainforest Issues.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2024
The Esperanza Pertusa Foundation International Photography Award 2024 application period is currently open. Photographers interested in this opportunity should click here to learn more.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the Women in Africa (WIA) 54 Programme 2024. If you are a female entrepreneur in Africa, this opportunity here’s an opportunity for you.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Business Heroes Competition. If you are an African entrepreneur seeking funding, this may just be the perfect opportunity for you.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Ethiopian Law Schools Association (ELSA) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office Ethiopia/African Union are pleased to announce a National Essay Writing Competition on the theme “The Role of Academia in Upholding the Rule of Law and Human Rights in Ethiopia.” Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Energy Challenge for African Start-ups 2024. This opportunity has a 70,000€ funding prize and is exclusively for African entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the Grist climate fiction writing story contest. If you are a writer, click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and learn how to nominate notable leaders.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
The Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC) is GDN’s largest and longest-running program that brings together a rich community of researchers and development practitioners. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 Apr, 2024
The James Dyson Award is your chance to make a name for yourself as an inventor. As well as winning a significant cash prize, you could generate media exposure to kick-start your career, earn the esteem of your peers – and perhaps gain the confidence to launch your own business.
Date Posted: 12 Apr, 2024
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.