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Applications are open for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2025. In its 10th year, the BBC News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
The 2025 Call for Nominations UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes is now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and nominate an organization.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Are you a young Nigerian (18-35 years old) passionate about climate action? Do you have innovative ideas on how Nigeria can achieve its climate goals? This is your opportunity to be heard! Join the Youth Environment and Climate. Leadership Essay Competition where young Nigerians will explore critical climate issues and propose solutions for a sustainable future.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the NATO STO Women & Girls in Science Challenge 2025. Launched in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the WGS25 challenge invites young women and girls to submit visionary research proposals addressing pressing challenges in the field of security and defence research.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Nominations are open for the 11th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication within Nigeria's healthcare sector. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you currently working on a decentralized energy solution or an innovative green energy idea? The Energy Innovation Challenge 2025 invites individuals and teams to pitch their groundbreaking energy solutions for a chance to win $1500 to develop their project.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Royal Society Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
UN-Habitat has officially opened its call for nominations for the 2025 Scroll of Honour Award – one of the most prestigious global awards recognizing major contributions to sustainable urban development. Nominations should be received by 30 April 2025.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Egis Foundation is launching the Team up for Climate 2025 Challenge. Each year since 2022, students and young graduates from around the world come together in teams of 2 to 5 to come up with an innovative solution on the topic: Adapting and living together in the face of climate risks.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Danubius Young Scientist Award 2025. The award seeks to highlight the scientific work and talent of young researchers and enhance the visibility of the scientific community in the the Danube Region and Central Europe.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Prize 2025 for South Africans. The UJ Prize is open exclusively to South African authors or foreign authors who have resided in South Africa for at least six months while writing their book.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the BEBC Black Pitch Contest Canada 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Nelson Mandela - Graça Machel Innovation Awards 2024-2025. The Nelson Mandela Graça Machel Innovation Awards will recognize five innovative ideas and projects from individuals, organizations, networks, or community groups with seed funding of US$7,500. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Daniel Singer Prize 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Agora Venture Competition Spring 2025. Each year, Agora runs two venture challenges for DC-area female founders where the winner walks away with a $10K cash prize. They put female founders at the center of the conversation, gathering the top business and tech influencers in the DMV to help women fund and scale their startups.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Prize for Science. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Network Global Shining Light Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Apple Swift Student Challenge 2025. Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge has given thousands of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and learn real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 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.