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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
Calling all nature and photography enthusiasts. Apply now for the European Environment Agency (EEA) Photo Competition 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Arab Documentary Photography Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the World Usability Design Challenge 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 One World Media Climate and Labour Film Grant. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 World Summit Award (WSA) Young Innovators Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 GAIN AGRI-Business Innovation Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Financial Alliance for Women Hackathon 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the second round of the iF Social Impact Prize 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 02 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Youth Voices Contest 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Allianz Climate Risk Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the RBS-IBG Gilchrist Fieldwork Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Wiki Loves Earth Photography Contest 2024 in Nigeria are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2024
Nominations are invited for the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Anti-Corruption Excellence Award 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Jun, 2024
Are you a young Nepali entrepreneur with a passion for agriculture and innovation? Then the National Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge is for you! This exciting program, supported by FAO and UNDP and implemented by Youth Innovation Lab, is designed to empower young agri-preneurs from all seven provinces of Nepal.
Date Posted: 28 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Carlos Alberto Montaner Journalism Prize 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Jun, 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.