Application Deadline: December 11th 2020. Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a new Research Ideas Competition to promote health, sustainability and equity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries …
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Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Ideas Competition 2021 for researchers from developing countries
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Application Deadline: November 23rd 2020 The #ReimagineYourFuture challenge focuses on youth agency, encouraging participants to think big and define aspirations to realize their dreams in an empowered journey from learning …
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François Schneider Foundation Contemporary Talents Competition 2020 for artists worldwide
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 20th 2020 Essential to all life and to the development of humanity, water is multi-faceted and yet singular. Symbolically, it is one of the four natural elements …
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UN IOM Nigeria Migration Reporter Competition 2020 for young Nigerian Journalists
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 15th 2020 Are you a journalists working in TV, radio, print, photojournalism or digital platforms? Apply to be the first Migration Reporter Competition and add your voice …
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AI for Development (AI4Dev) Challenge 2020 for innovation in Artificial Intelligence (USD$ 12,000 in prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 17 of November, 2020. AI for Development (AI4Dev) is a challenge that aims to identify great ideas in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and utilize its impact on 4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab …
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ABSbio Idea Challenge 2020 for young researchers and students with Bio-based Business Ideas
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11 December 2020. Makerere University, Uganda together with its Partner Universities Leipzig University, Germany and IRGIB Africa University Benin invite young researchers and students to take part in the ABSbio Idea …
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UBA National Essay Competition 2020 for senior secondary school students in Ghana (USD$ 10,000 in Scholarships)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2020 UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, announces the commencement of the 2020 edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) …
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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for early-stage Entrepreneurs ($1,000,000 USD in prize money)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:January 29, 2021, at 5 pm PT! Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of our work, we seek to inspire and empower …
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Application Deadline:March 29, 2021 at 14:00 (Eastern Daylight Time) Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on bringing more student developers into open source software development. Students work …
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Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership (AEIP) Cleantech Thematic Challenge for African startups
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 20th 2020 Funded by the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, the Africa-Europe Innovation Partnership (AEIP) was launched in 2019 to build a network and connect high-quality tech …
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IBM Master the Mainframe coding competition 2020/2021 for students across the Middle East & Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:January 17 2021 Join the IBM Master the Mainframe virtual coding competition to learn new skills, connect with employers, earn digital badges, and win cash prizes! No technical experience …
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World Bank Africa 2021 #Blog4Dev Essay Contest for young Africans (chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office/Attend World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2021 )
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:November 30, 2020 Are you a young African between the ages of 18 and 28 and currently residing in Africa? Here is another chance for you to have your …
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Submission Deadline: 30 October 2020MED – MEDITERRANEAN DIALOGUES is the annual, high-level initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (the Italian Institute for International …
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MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2020 for primary & secondary school students in Nigeria.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11th November, 2020. MTN Nigeria invites all primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition. …
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Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Global Challenge 2020 for social impact students (Cash Prizes & Fully Funded to grand finale in London)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by Country RB Global Challenge is our flagship ideation competition for students across the globe to come experience the #FreedomToSucceed at RB. This is an opportunity for bright entrepreneurs …
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UN FAO/Zhejiang University Global AgriInno Challenge 2020 (Funded trip to China)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 17th 2020 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Zhejiang University, are co-organizing the Global AgriInno Challenge 2020 to harness innovation solutions in response to the challenges associated …
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UNESCO Hacking Disinfodemic Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 12 2020 COVID-19 has confronted the world with a new wave of disinformation. Media and information literate youth have a pivotal role to play to resolve this …
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St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition 2021 (CHF 20,000 Prize & expenses-paid participation to the 50th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:1 February 2021, 11:59 p.m. The St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award is a global student essay competition, offering students who study at graduate or postgraduate level around the world …
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Application Deadline: 6th November 2020.UNICEF’s Reimagine campaign is a global fundraising appeal to respond, recover, and reimagine a post-COVID-19 world fit for children. Under 24? Time on your hands? Let …
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British Council FameLab science communication competition 2021 for young people worldwide (Funded Trip to Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:7 November 2020. FameLab International, the science communication competition owned by Cheltenham Science Festival and delivered globally by the British Council, is back this year in a new interactive …
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Application Deadline: December 2020 The 2021 Hult Prize Challenge will create jobs, stimulate economies, reimagine supply chains and improve outcomes for 10,000,000 people by 2030. Food defines the human experience. …
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WEMA Bank Hackaholics 2.0 Hackathon for young Nigerian Entreprenuers (Win $40,000)
by OFAby OFAThe 2020 edition of the Wema Hackathon tagged ‘Hackaholics 2.0’ will be hosting participants virtually in a two-day pitch competition to exhibit innovative solutions with excellent market potential, capable of …
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Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2021 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate (Funded Trip to TSL Summit)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 23 December 2020. Theme: Protecting biodiversity How can we protect biological diversity and stop the 6th mass extinction? The Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around …
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MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition 2021 for the MENA Region (Equity-free cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: DECEMBER 15, 2020 MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition (ASC) is a yearly competition initiated by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab since 2006. This annual competition is …
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Application Deadline:15 October 2020 at midnight (CET). Climate change, human rights violations, conflicts, racism and discrimination are among many threats to our present and future. In the face of adversity and …
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The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2020 for students worldwide ($17,000 in Cash prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 10th 2020 The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge is a global competition that encourages students to design products and services to improve well-being across the lifespan. …
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Application Deadline: JUNE 14, 2021 The 10th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore their relationship …
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Alibaba Cloud Global AI Innovation Challenge 2020 ( $116,000 in Total Prizes for Winners)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 16th 2020 As cloud and AI technologies are shaping all industries globally and driving numerous innovations, Alibaba Cloud has launched the Machine Learning Platform for AI (PAI) …
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The Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition 2020 for young Kenyans (KShs.175,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Midnight, 27 September 2020 The 5th edition of the Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition is programmed in October and will coincide with the 2020 French …
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Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Music-Tech Innovation Challenge 2020 for Nigerian Creatives
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 16th, 2020The Music – Tech Innovation Challenge is a competition aimed at identifying and developing innovative solutions across four opportunity areas in the Nigerian music industry that …
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ILO Global Media Competition 2020 on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment (Fully Funded Fellowship to ITC-Turin in Italy and $1,000+ cash Prize )
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 October 2020 (23:59, Central European Time). The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching its sixth annual Global Media Competition to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration …
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The African Development Bank’s AgriPitch Competition 2020 for Youth Agripreneur (US$120,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing The African Development Bank’s Youth Agripreneur AgriPitch Competition and DealRoom connects expansion-ready, youth-led African businesses with global investors (debt, equity and/or grant). The DealRoom focuses on youth-led agribusinesses under …
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Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders Challenge 2021 International Art Competition (USD$ 1,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021.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 …
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Application Deadline: September 30th 2020 The National Art Competition under the theme of “Sheroes” is specially designed by UNESCO Abuja under the European Union (EU)-United Nations (UN) Spotlight Initiative in …
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Go Green in the City 2021 Global Student Competition (Sponsored Trip to Schneider Electric’s Global Innovation Summit!)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: February 15th 2021 Schneider Electric believe that energy is a basic human right and SE is dedicated to furthering mankind through new technologies. As a major player in Energy …
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Oxfam/GEN Nigeria National Enterprise Challenge 2020 for Entrepreneurial Nigerian University Students (2 Million Naira Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30th 2020 National Enterprise Challenge is an initiative of the Directors of Entrepreneurship Centers across Nigerian Universities and are being supported by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The competition …
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Application Deadline: 30 November 2020, 23:59 (AOE) CoreNet invites students from around the world to think creatively about a problem facing real estate professionals for renowned companies like Google, Duke …
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The AKO Caine Prize 2021 for African Writing (£10,000 Cash Prize & Funded Workshop in London)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31st January 2021. The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is a literature prize awarded to an African writer of a short story published in English. The prize …
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The African Leadership University’s Beyond Tourism in Africa Innovation Challenge 2020 (US$10,000 grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:15 October 2020 (23:59 CEST). The Luc Hoffmann Institute, the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and the WWF Regional Office for Africa are launching a global innovation …