Application 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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UNESCO Hacking Disinfodemic Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon 2020
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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 …
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Application Deadline: September 15th 2020 The XPRIZE Next-Gen Mask Challenge will aid in the fight against COVID-19 by enhancing an effective solution: face masks. The next generation of masks will …
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2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest for unpublished short fiction (£15,000+ in Cash Prize).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 November 2020. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize started in 2012 with the launch of Commonwealth Writers. Free to enter and with a global reach across five continents, …
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The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2021 International Poster Contest ($500 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 2nd 2020 The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) Committee invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2021. ICAW are looking for anyone, 9th grade (age 14) or …
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The Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Competition 2020 for Long-form Essay Writing (£1,500 Prize plus Subscription to FT.com)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:Thursday September 24 2020, at midday GMT. Every year, the Financial Times and The Bodley Head, one of Britain’s leading publishers of non-fiction, team up to find the best …
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UBA Foundation 2020 National Essay Competition for Nigerian senior secondary students (6 Million in Prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 2nd 2020 Now in its 10th year, the National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria is organized annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education …
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Application Deadline: September 15th 2020 Are you a content creator (a writer, illustrator, social media creator, photographer, radio producer…) who believes in building a better world? Are you between 16 and 24? …
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The Food Factory-4-Us Sustainable Supply Chain International Student Competition 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September 2020: Are you a Master’s student enrolled in a food study programme eager to find solutions for valorizing food biodiversity in your country? Students will participate in an …
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Application Deadline: 15 September 2020. COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented upheaval and changing our lives forever. But it also provides an opportunity to reflect on how we can do more …
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2020 Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Bigger Picture Photography Competition on Covid-19
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 28th 2020 Could your picture tell a thousand words? Then the camera is in your hands. The photo competition is open to anyone with a passion for …
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Application Deadline: September 10, 2020 at 5:00pm ET. OpenIDEO has released a call for innovative ideas to support low and middle income families across the globe during the pandemic. The …
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United Nations (UN) FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2020 for teens worldwide
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 6 November 2020. Calling out to all children and teens around the world! If you’re between ages 5 to 19, we want you to use your imagination and create …
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Application Deadline: September 1st 2020 In the last few months, the COVID19 pandemic has revealed deep-seated racial, gender and economic inequities. The social impacts are being felt most deeply by …
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The Policy Competition 2020 for young Nigerian undergraduate Students (N400,000 Naira Prize)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: September 10th 2020 The Policy Competition was conceived as a platform for the grooming and harvesting of ideas on solving some of Nigeria’s developmental challenges from its youth …
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Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition 2021 for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide (US$1 million in investment)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:October 19th, 2020 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in …
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AI Expo Africa 2020 ONLINE – The Innovation Wall Challenge – Call for Posters
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 21st 2020 CALL FOR POSTERS – As part of our drive to showcase this innovation and to build bridges between industry, academia and start-ups this year we are …
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The FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge 2020 for young African Undergraduates ($1,500 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:August 31st, 2020 (23:59 WAT). The FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge is organized to harness the creativity and innovation mindset of the African youth in promoting growth and development …