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 …
Contests
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- …
Application Deadline:31 January 2020 Calling all developers, ICT experts, engineers and innovators, to join Africa50 in finding sustainable solutions to respond to Africa’s most critical and pressing infrastructure development challenges. …
Food for Good! FAMAE Challenge 2019/2020 to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution (2 millions € prize)
Application Deadline:February 14th, 2020 The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable …
Rice University Business Plan Graduate-level Student Startup Competition 2020 ($1.5 million in Cash and Prizes).
Application Deadline: Monday, January 27th,2020 at 11:59 PM CST. The Rice Business Plan Competition is the world’s richest and largest graduate-level student startup competition. It is hosted and organized by …
12th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition 2020 for Undergraduate & Masters Law Students Worldwide –Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Application Deadline: April 27th 2020 You are cordially invited to participate in the 12th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, due to be held from 13 to 17 …
World Bank/Wharton School Ideas for Action Competition 2020 for students & young professionals Worldwide.
Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2020 (Extended) The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young …
UNESCO Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2020 for young photojournalists (RUB 800,000+ prize)
Application Deadline: February 29th 2020 The Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest is an annual contest for young photojournalists aged between 18 and 33 years old. It is Russia’s only platform …
University of Oxford Saïd Business School Map the System Global Competition 2020 for young change Agents (£9,000 cash Prize)
Application Deadline: 25 March 2020. Map the System asks you to demonstrate a deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental issue by mapping out the landscape of current solutions …
Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge 2020 for Graduate Students Worldwide ($USD15,000 & Funded to Pitch at Morgan Stanley Headquarters in New York City,USA).
Application Deadline: February 20, 2020, 11:59PM PST Every year, Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the globe to develop institutional-quality investment vehicles that seek …
Application Deadline: 6 January 2020. The International Cooperative Alliance invites designers worldwide to bid to be the creators of our World Cooperative Congress visual identity. This Congress is particularly special because …
EarthTech Challenge 2020 for young Innovators Worldwide (Win an all-expenses-paid trip to the EarthTech Summit in Australia)
Application Deadline: January 24th 2020 Do you have an idea or solution addressing the world’s biggest environmental and social issues? EarthTech is inviting purpose-driven young people aged between 13-29 with …
