Application Deadline: 15 May 2020 UNCCD invites you to mobilize the youth to take care of land as part of the solution to climate change. The incredible power and deep concern …
Contests
Allard Prize for International Integrity (“Allard Prize”) Photography Competition 2020 (CA$1,000)
Application Deadline: May 1st 2020 The bi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition, which recognizes photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize, is adjudicated by the Allard Prize Committee and Maxe Fisher, Associate Professor, …
Pulitzer Center Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge 2020 for Journalists Worldwide ($10,000)
Application Deadline: Ongoing The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking proposals that develop innovative approaches to reporting on the novel coronavirus …
Application Deadline: July 31st 2020 The 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge is expanding its focus to tackle the effects of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. Technology solutions can …
Application Deadline:June 18, 2020 at 12pm ET. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the latest in a series of infectious disease emergencies, including cholera, Ebola, SARS, Chikungunya, HIV/AIDS, and influenza. While scientists …
Google’s Code Jam 2020 Worldwide Online Programming Competition (15,000 USD Prize)
Application Deadline:Apr 5 2020, 02:00 (UTC) Code Jam is back for its 17th year! Join the Code Jam community and take on a series of challenging algorithmic puzzles designed by …
Innovate for Impact: Siemens Design Challenge 2020 Driving solutions for zero hunger and clean water ($10,000 USD Prize)
Application Deadline: April 3rd 2020 Join a global movement to prepare, adapt and respond to the most pressing challenges in food and water. Nurture breakthrough ideas, apply human-centered design to …
MEST Africa Challenge 2020 scale-up pitch competition for early-stage African startups ($50,000 in equity investment)
Application Deadline:April 18, 2020 The MEST Africa Challenge is the African tech startup pitch competition for early-stage companies based in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Senegal, Ethiopia …
Viva Technology (Vivatech)/UNESCO pitch Challenge 2020 at Vivatech Event in France
Application Deadline: April 22nd 2020 Vivatech -This international event is a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products and is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities …
Application Deadline: April 15th 2020 Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to that year’s theme to Wikimedia Commons for use on …
Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2020 for students & young entrepreneurs (€ 1,500 & Fully Funded to the 12th Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna, Austria).
Application Deadline: May 24, 2020 at 16:00 CET (4:00 PM CET) The Drucker Challenge is an international essay competition held annually by the Drucker Society Europe, in conjunction with the Drucker …
World Trade Organization (WTO) Essay Award 2020 for Young Economists (CHF 5,000 Prize & Funded to annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group in Ghent, Belgium)
Application Deadline: June 8th 2020 The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2020 WTO Essay Award. The award aims to promote high-quality research …
Application Deadline: April 15th 2020 The World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, has partnered with CES —the world’s largest and most …
Application Deadline:November 15 2020, 06:00 (UTC) Ready to solve fun, challenging problems? Kick Start hosts online rounds throughout the year, giving participants the opportunity to test and grow their coding …
Shark Tank of Wellness Student Global Competition 2020 ( USD $10,000 & Fully Funded to Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel)
Application Deadline:May 31, 2020 The “Shark Tank of Wellness” student competition is a unique global challenge that rewards students for their most innovative, impactful ideas for the wellness industry. We …
World Bank Group’s Global Youth Climate Network (GYCN) 2020 Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition (All paid-for round trip)
Application Deadline: March 15th 2020 The World Bank Group’s Global Youth Climate Network (GYCN) is excited to launch the 2020 Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition.GYCN is an initiative under Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y), a …
Thomson Foundation/Mojofest mobile Journalism Competition 2020 (Fully Funded to Mojofest in London, United Kingdom)
Application Deadline: March 15th 2020 Could you be our next mojo star? Now in its sixth year, the Thomson Foundation mobile journalism competition is a leading showcase for mobile journalism (‘mojo’) talent, in partnership …
2020 Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge for Schools around the World – $50,000 in prizes
Application Deadline: March 31st 2020 The School Enterprise Challenge is run by the educational charity Teach A Man To Fish.There is $50,000 in prizes available for the most entrepreneurial schools, teachers and students. It guides …
Application Deadline: March 6th 2020 Participate in the “YouthLead 2020 Turning Point Contest for Young Changemakers” and showcase your work globally! As a young changemaker, this YouthLead contest provides you with …
Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2020 for African Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs (22,000 USD in cash prizes)
Application Deadline: April 12th 2020 The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to Ecobank’s 33 African markets …
Application Deadline: March 11th 2020 World Nomad is sending three aspiring travel writers to explore beyond the sandy shores and crystal waters of the Caribbean. On the 14-day trip you’ll …
Application Deadline: midnight Central European Time on 15 March 2020. GCM invite anyone aged 15-30 from anywhere in the world to share their views, stories, creative writing pieces, journalism pieces, …
InterAction’s Photography Contest 2020 for Humanitarian and Development Work ($1,000 USD prize)
Application Deadline: March 11th 2020 Each year, InterActions hosts a photo contest to highlight photographers who showcase incredible humanitarian and development work around the globe. InterAction invites you to submit …
ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call: Finding solutions to skills mismatch ($ 50,000 Grant)
Application Deadline: 13 April 2020 (midnight, Geneva time); The ILO is calling on individuals and organizations to share innovative ideas and solutions to address the skills mismatch challenge. The ILO Skills …
Ms. Geek Africa Competition 2020 for Young African Girls (Funded to Transform Africa Summit plus Cash Prizes)
Application Deadline:February 29 2020. 2020 marks 4th anniversary of Ms. Geek Africa, a competition inspired by Ms. Geek Rwanda, aimed at inspiring more girls into Science, Technology, Engineering and Math …
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development Competition 2020 for young Engineers/Scientists (Funded Trip to UNESCO HQ in Paris,France)
Application Deadline: February 14th 2020 The World Federation of Engineering Organizations and its Committee on Young Engineers / Future Leaders are proud to host a competition for the best ideas and projects from young …
Application Deadline:March 1, 2020 An annual Pitch Hub competition for innovators that showcase ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and a clear value proposition. A competition aiming to engage startups and entrepreneurs and to …
Application Deadline: April 17th 2020 The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition gives you the unique opportunity to show your knowledge and astronomy skills! The IAAC is an online astronomy competition …
Application Deadline:January 24, 2020 Engaging young people will no longer be business as usual. We will engage and listen to young people in different spaces, sectors and spheres and tap …
International Interior Design Association Student Design Competition 2020 for Graduate & Undergraduate Students around the World.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 17, 2020 The IIDA Student Design Competition celebrates the talent and fresh design ideas of interior design students throughout the world who are currently enrolled in an …
Google Hash Code team-based Programming Competition 2020 for University Students & Industry Professionals ($8,000 USD prize money)
Application Deadline:February 17 2020, 11:00 (UTC) Hash Code is a team programming competition, organized by Google, for students and professionals around the world. You pick your team and programming language …
Tana Forum Annual University Essay Competition 2020 for young Africans (All expenses paid to participate in the 2020 Tana Forum in Ethiopia)
Application Deadline:31 January 2020. The Tana Forum is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions. The Forum strives to provide …
Geneva Challenge 2020 – Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students (25,000 CHF in monetary prizes & Funded to Geneva,Switzerland)
Submission Deadline:13 JULY 2020 The 2020 Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students aims to present innovative and pragmatic solutions to address the challenges of social inclusion. Theme: THE …
Application Deadline:February 18 2020 John Hopkins University CBID is hosting the 2020 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition this spring. JHU CBID are seeking student lead teams to apply across three tracks- …
