Contest Scholarships for International Students 2024 - 2025

    • EnergyTech University Prize logo
    • EnergyTech University Prize 2025

      Are you a collegiate student or faculty member interested in transitioning energy technologies to market? The EnergyTech University Prize is for you! Apply now!

      Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024

    • World Bank Youth Summit Pitch Competition logo
    • World Bank Youth Summit Pitch Competition 2025 (Funded to Washington, D.C.)

      Applications are open for the World Bank Youth Summit Pitch Competition 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for young changemakers to showcase their innovative solutions addressing global challenges. Open to individuals aged 18-35 worldwide, this competition provides a dynamic platform for presenting your ideas to an international audience and gaining momentum for your innovations. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024

    • Muhammad Ali Center Shining a Light International Photography Contest logo
    • Muhammad Ali Center Shining a Light International Photography Contest 2025

      The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, is honored to announce its eleventh annual "Shining a Light" International Photography Contest and subsequent exhibition. This contest and exhibition will be informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #5 (Gender Equality) and #10 (Reduced Inequalities). Apply now!

      Date Posted: 21 Dec, 2024

    • International Competition Network/World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest logo
    • International Competition Network (ICN)/World Bank Group 2025 Competition Advocacy Contest

      The International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Competition Advocacy Contest. This contest aims to highlight the key role competition agencies, sector regulators and other governmental bodies or non-governmental organizations play in promoting competition by showcasing their advocacy success stories.

      Date Posted: 21 Dec, 2024

    • UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize logo
    • UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025 (up to $25,000)

      Applications are open for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2025. The Prize was established on the initiative of UNESCO's Executive Board and is formally conferred by UNESCO, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, on 3 May.

      Date Posted: 13 Dec, 2024

    • Al-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition logo
    • Al-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition 2025 (€10,000 prize)

      Munich Security Conference (MSC) and Binding Hook proudly announce the Al-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition, inviting experts to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity. This competition seeks insightful analyses on the implications for Europe and recommendations for policymakers, with an opportunity for winners to be recognized at an international forum. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2024

    • Designing Futures International Design Competition logo
    • Designing Futures 2050 International Design Competition (€5,000 prize)

      Applications for the Designing Futures 2050 International Design Competition are now open. Designing Futures 2050 is an international design competition, developed and held by BE OPEN and their partners. It is open to students and recent graduates/young professionals internationally.

      Date Posted: 07 Dec, 2024

    • Sustainability Prize for Photographers & Filmmakers logo
    • Sustainability Prize 2025 for Photographers & Filmmakers ($5,000 prize)

      Applications are open for the Sustainability Prize 2025. The Sustainability Prize, launched by Creo and Sony, invites filmmakers passionate about communicating key themes linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, including environment, accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 07 Dec, 2024

    • Order of Ontario Award 2025 logo
    • Call for Nomination: Order of Ontario Award 2025

      Nominations are invited for the Order of Ontario Award 2025. The Order of Ontario is the province's highest civilian honour. It is awarded to an Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in their field, and whose impact has left a legacy in the province, in the country and around the world. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 06 Dec, 2024

    • ServiceScape Scholarship logo
    • ServiceScape Scholarship 2025 for Students Worldwide (up to $1,000)

      Are you enrolled or about to enroll in a college, university, or trade school? Are you looking for a little extra help in funding your education to cover expenses that other scholarships and financial aid don't cover? If your answer is "yes," the ServiceScape scholarship is what you need to cover that extra educational expenses. Apply now!

      Date Posted: 06 Dec, 2024

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Notable Global Contests

 

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.