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Nominations are open for the Citizen of the Year Awards 2025. The Awards acknowledge the unsung heroes of their community who through their contributions make the state a better place.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
This competition invites for the creation of a logo that will serve as both a distinctive symbol for the Permanent Forum and a reflection of the aspirations and essence of the people it represents. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 New Media Writing Prize. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Atlantic Project Awards 2024 are now open. This year, 5 awards will be granted as recognition of projects' outstanding performance, in different award categories,
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Young Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2024. If you are aged between 11 and 19 and interested in history and writing, the Young Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2024 (YWSP) is ready to take you on an adventure!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 ICFJ/WHO Road Safety Reporting Competition. The Road Safety Reporting Competition and Awards aims to help journalists produce stories that shine a light on road crash deaths and injuries in some of the hardest-hit countries.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications for the Juvenes Translatores 2024-2025 are now open. The aim is to inspire and encourage young people to learn languages. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the NEF Africa Energy Innovation Challenge 2024. Young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 years from Africa are invited to participate in this competition.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Nominations are invited for the James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public 2025. The purpose of the award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Calling all professional photographers, photo enthusiasts, content creators, and nature lovers to apply for the CIFOR-ICRAF Photo Competition 2024. Gear up to showcase the stunning beauty and critical importance of the planet's biodiversity through the lens of your camera. Let's inspire action to protect the richness of our natural world.
Date Posted: 13 Sep, 2024
Are you passionate about protecting our planet? Do you have creative ideas that could help tackle global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, or sustainable living? Then this is your chance to shine. Apply for the ICUA/UNESCO IITE Youth Innovation Contest 2024.
Date Posted: 12 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the ILO Global Media Competition on Labour Migration 2024. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, the Competition will award a special prize dedicated to reporting on forced labour and trafficking in persons.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Orators Public Speaking Competition 2024. The program is designed to build the oratory, leadership and innovation skills of young leaders between the ages of 18 - 25.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the AFROTECH AI Hackathon 2024. Ahead of the AFROTECH Conference 2024, AFROTECH will hold an Al Hackathon. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNDP’s Tax for SDGs Undergraduate Essay Competition. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2024
The Bennington College Young Writers Award is now accepting applications. Bennington established the Young Writers Awards to encourage literary excellence at the high school level in honor of this tradition. This competition aims to honor high school students with exceptional writing ability. It's open to students all around the world.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2024
Applications for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism 2025 are now open. The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism was established by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in 2015 to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Dialogue Earth Instagram Reel Contest 2024. Dialogue Earth invites you to enter their first-ever Instagram reel contest, in collaboration with Emmy award winner Pailin Wedel!
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection is announcing a 2nd round for story ideas about whistleblowing and whistleblowers. The goal is to stimulate the journalists in the region to use whistleblowers as good source of information, and the whistleblowers to see media and journalists as good partner in combating organize crime and corruption.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 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.