Application Deadline: 21st November 2021 UNDP Africa is searching for 20 exceptional youth from the Sahel Region who will win an opportunity to pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of …
Contests
World Bank ‘Plant Trees, Not Plastics’ Photo/Video Competition 2022 for African Creatives ($1,000 prize)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (EST) Africa’s ecosystems are increasingly at risk from climate change. Some 20% of Africa’s land surface is estimated to be degraded because …
Application Deadline: December 22nd 2021 Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program starts …
Visual & Storytelling Competition to End Female Genital Mutilation 2021 for young Creatives (USD 5,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: November 12, 2021 Visual and Storytelling Competition on the Nexus of FGM and GBV. Are you a Creative Artist aged 18 – 35 of African origin and living in …
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge 2022 International Art Competition (USD$ 1,000 prize)
Application Deadline: March 7, 2022, The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative …
African German Entrepreneurship Academy (AGEA) Business Idea Competition 2021 for early-stage Entrepreneurs (€2,000+ Prize)
Application Deadline: October 31st 2021 As part of its mandate, the AGEA network collaborates with dedicated academic and business partners in Africa and Germany to promote practice-oriented entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship promotion and developing …
Application Deadline: November 7th 2021 One Song is a NESCAFÉ activation aimed at providing a platform for contestants to share messages of inspiration through music. The winning songs/entries from each …
UN FAO Global AgriInno Challenge 2021 for young agripreneurs (Fully Funded to Shenzhen, China)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2021 Global AgriInno Challenge 2021 aims to harness innovation, entrepreneurship and digital technologies to address challenges related to the transformation from rural villages into ‘Digital Villages’that contribute to the Four Betters: better …
National Media Group/UNICEF Kenya Wisdom Project: youth competition 2021 for young Kenyans.
Application Deadline:22 October 2021. In recent years, UNICEF has run an annual youth media competition, asking children and young people to create stories about children’s rights in Kenya. This year …
Netflix UNESCO Short Film Competition 2022 for emerging Filmmakers across Sub-Saharan Africa
Application Deadline: November 14th, 2021 Netflix has partnered with UNESCO to launch a short film competition, “African Folktales, Reimagined,” to find the bravest, wittiest, and most surprising retellings of some …
Application Deadline: November 7th, 2021 Circular economy is increasingly gaining traction as an approach to promote sustainability-oriented innovation and to accelerate resource sustainability in African cities. It is certain that …
AB InBev Beer Garage Africa Innovation Challenge 2021 for African Entrepreneurs (USD 5,000 grant)
Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2021 Beer Garage is one of the global innovation hubs at AB InBev with the objective of driving innovation by building a strong community of ecosystem …
MIT Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge 2021 for young Innovators (USD 200,000 in prizes)
Application Deadline: January 18th, 2022 Are you 24 and under and passionate about making a positive impact in your community and the world? If your answer is “yes!,” we want …
Go Green in the City 2022 Global Student Competition for students worldwide (€10,000 Prize and Sponsored Trip to Schneider Electric’s Global Innovation Summit)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2022 Application to the Go Green in the City Middle East & Africa region is now open. With Schneider’s mission to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency, …
St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition 2022 (CHF 20,000 Prize & expenses-paid participation to the 51st St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland)
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2022 Compete in St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Global Essay Competition and be one of the top 100 contributors to qualify for an all-expenses covered …
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2021 12 noon UK time. This international event is now in its 12th year. The NMWP encourages and promotes the best in new-media writing and is …
The St. Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2021 for emerging young leaders worldwide.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2021 The Global Leadership Challenge 2021 will convene 100 young leaders selected through an open application process in Oxford, St. Gallen, and around the world. Applicants …
Application Deadline: November 30, 2021 The Ag Plastics Innovation Challenge seeks to identity solutions that have potential to scale commercially. Winners will receive access to Think Beyond’s program at the …
Access Bank Ghana Business Startup Challenge 2021 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs (GHS 30,000.00 prize money)
Application Deadline: October 22nd, 2021 The Business startup challenge is an Access Bank Gh PLC initiative designed to help young entrepreneurs successfully set up and run businesses. The business challenge …
UBA Foundation 2021 National Essay Competition for Nigerian senior secondary students (7.5 Million in Prizes)
Application Deadline: October 29th, 2021 Now in its 11th edition, the National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria is organized annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education …
Application Deadline: 3 October 2021, at 00:00 Paris time Hack Media and Information Literacy for Better Futures – a Global Youth Hackathon led by UNESCO and South Africa, in cooperation with …
Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2022 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate (Funded Trip to TSL Summit)
Application Deadline: 9 January 2022 We are in the midst of a global climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 6th report, released in August 2021, states that “climate …
The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2021/2022 for University students worldwide ($17,000 in Cash prizes)
Application Deadline: Thursday, December 2, 2021 The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge offers cash prizes and free entrepreneur mentorship in a competition open to all university students around the …
YouTube NextUp Contest 2021 for video content creators (1,000 USD in production equipment)
Application Deadline: October 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm GMT. Learn to create better videos, get more subscribers and take your channel to the next level with the YouTube NextUp contest. …
UNODC Coding4Integrity African Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon 2021 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt)
Application Deadline: September 20th, 2021 The African Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon is a virtual 4 week technology challenge organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership …
Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition 2021 for young STEM entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline:22 September 2021. The U.S. Department of State is excited to announce the 2021 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst pitch competition will be taking place virtually during …
The Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition 2021 for young Kenyans
Application Deadline: September 24th 2021 The Alliance Française de Nairobi, in partnership with the Audiovisual Section of the French Embassy in Kenya, launched the first ever Smartphone Film Competition in …
MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2021 for primary & secondary school students in Nigeria. (Over N7m cash prizes, laptops, smartphones to be won)
Application Deadline: September 12th, 2021. MTN Nigeria has invited primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the 2021 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. …
CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 2021/2022 for Students around the World (USD 5,000 Prize).
Application Deadline: 22 September 2021 CoreNet invite students from around the world to think creatively about a problem facing real estate professionals for renowned companies like Google, Duke Energy, AstraZeneca, …
Application Deadline: 12 September 2021. Announcing the 3rd Renewable Transformation Challenge 2021. Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) are pleased to announce the third biennial Renewable Transformation Challenge. If you have …
The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2022 International Poster Contest ($500 prize)
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2021 The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) Committee invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2022. We’re looking for anyone, 9th grade (age 14) or older …
Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest 2022 for unpublished short fiction (£15,000 in Cash Prize).
Application Deadline: November 1st 2021 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize …
ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge Africa Edition for inclusive education in Africa! (€ 10,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2021 Access to education is one of the greatest barriers to inclusion for children, young persons and adults with disabilities in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
Application Deadline: September 30th 2021 The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim …
Application Deadline:19 September 2021. The Shoprite Hustle Competition is focused on boosting small businesses in South Africa. After a careful selection process, 20 small business owners will walk away with …
Application Deadline:30th August 2021 The UNDP Business Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is an initiative geared towards building partnerships with the private sector, in order to diversify the economy, create jobs, and …
UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021 for amateur/professional photographers
Application Deadline: 31 August 2021 Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo …
British Council New Narratives Challenge 2021 for young Creatives (£500 Prize)
Application Deadline: September 3rd, 2021 The #NewNarrativesChallenge is aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds, who are willing to share diverse stories of their countries (Countries of Africa and the UK). British Council …
Application Deadline: 19th August 2021 Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) has launched the Safe Urban Environments Program for Young People – their first-ever Youth Safety in Urban Environments Competition! This …
Application Deadline: August 31st, 2021 Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Multilateral Dialogue Vienna and Atomic Reporters are cordially inviting you to apply to join the first study programme 2021-2022 “A Neglected Story – The …
