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The Avery Review, a journal of critical essays on architecture published by the Office of Publications at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, invites submissions for its eighth annual Essay Prize. The call is open to current students (undergraduate and masters) and recent graduates, whether in schools of architecture or elsewhere.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
42 in conjunction with The Faculty of English at the University of Oxford are delighted to announce the launch of a multi-disciplinary storytelling competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2025. The competition celebrates good design in healthcare. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Rice Business Plan Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM 2025. The Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence have recognized exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines since 1994, with over 1,800 teachers honoured to date. Apply now!
Date Posted: 28 Dec, 2024
Applications for the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Photo Contest 2025. CamerAmore is the photo contest focusing on photographic equipment and the photographer's relationship with it. Join the 2025 edition of the competition and send in your best shot of photo gear, new or old, expensive or not.
Date Posted: 28 Dec, 2024
Do you know a woman who is making waves in tech? Nominate them for the DMZ Women of the Year Award 2025. DMZ's Women of the Year is an esteemed list celebrated by the tech community that honours exceptional women who are driving innovation and making significant contributions to Canada's tech and business sectors.
Date Posted: 27 Dec, 2024
Nominations are open for the National Business Book Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Society of Chemical Industry Sustainability Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2024
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
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
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
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
Don't just watch the big game. Enter the FedEx x NFL Champion Shipper Sweepstakes 2024 for the chance to live it. You could win a VIP trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans-or up to $10,000!
Date Posted: 18 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Wilkes Climate Launch Prize 2025. Apply for this opportunity and stand a chance to win up to $250,000.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Nominations are open for the Global Water Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Afritondo Short Story Prize Africa 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Dec, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Merck Group Innovation Cup. The brightest students from all over the world meet at Merck Group headquarters to learn from professionals, network, develop business plans and win the 20,000 EUR. Apply now to join 42 international students at the Innovation Cup summer camp taking place 19-25 July, 2025, near Frankfurt, Germany. Innovation.
Date Posted: 13 Dec, 2024
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
Applications are now open for the 2025 Rice University Business Plan Graduate-level Student Startup Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Dec, 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.