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The Africa Prize is looking for engineers and entrepreneurs who have developed, or are in the process of developing, a new technological innovation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jul, 2024
Apply now for the 2024 D-Prize challenge! Don’t miss the opportunity to win startup grants of up to $20,000. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jul, 2024
Are you a pioneering woman in the digital and IT sector looking for an opportunity to gain recognition for your innovative contributions? The ZEISS Women Award 2024 offers the platform to showcase your outstanding scientific achievements, business projects, or social initiatives in the digital landscape.
Date Posted: 13 Jul, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Green Film Festival, which will be held from October 11th to 12th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. This event celebrates films that inspire action toward a sustainable future and bring awareness to hidden stories of individuals, communities, and organisations fighting against climate change. We invite you to make an entry to screen your film at the festival through this open call.
Date Posted: 12 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Dear Mother Nature Global Postcard Writing Contest 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa Photography Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jul, 2024
Nominations are invited for the Free Press Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jul, 2024
Aplications are open for Ontario Community changmarkers. This opportunity is open to all who reside in Ontario, Canada. Click to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jul, 2024
Calling all innovators, students, and entrepreneurs! Apply for the Lineage Food Chain Innovation Challenge 2024 and receive cash prizes.
Date Posted: 10 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards 2024. Four winners will receive a cash prize of €15,000 in this contest. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the World Summit Awards (WSA) Young Innovators 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Human Rights & Religious Freedom (HRRF) Journalism Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2024
The Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2024 invites female founders to compete. Participants will submit a video pitch and brief application for a chance to be one of 10 finalists presenting at Vanderbilt University on October 17th. Click here to apply for this contest.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2024
Applications are invited for the Waldo Proffitt Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism in Florida 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jul, 2024
Submissions are invited for the Vital Voices "Expressions of Fatherhood: A Photographic Exploration" Initiative 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
GENE is excited to announce the 5th round of the Global Education Youth Award, celebrating quality initiatives within the framework of the European Declaration on Global Education to 2050. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
Applications for the UNFPA Research Challenge: Climate Change XX are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the European Commission Access City Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 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.