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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2018 for early-stage startups in Lagos, Nigeria ($25,000 in Funding)
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Uganda Press Photo 3rd Young Photographer Award 2018 for Ugandan photojournalists & photographers (Chance to win a Canon EOS 1300D kit)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:July 15th, 2018. Photographers between the ages of 18 and 25 years are invited to participate in the 3rd Young Photographer Award. This competition is geared towards passionate emerging …
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Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre 2018 International Poetry Competition ( £2000+ prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11pm on Monday 6 August 2018. The Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre is delighted to launch its 2018 International Poetry Competition to celebrate the power of poetry across the …
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South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition 2018 for South African law students (R70, 000 worth of prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 31st 2019 The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) is engaging young legal minds in generating innovative ideas on issues of law reform. Guided by the wish …
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Rosatom “Atoms Empowering Africa” youth video competition 2018 for African youth (All-expenses paid trip to Russia)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 25th of August 2018, Rosatom Central and Southern Africa announces 4th annual youth video competition inviting African youth to debunk nuclear power myths Russian state owned nuclear corporation …
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Sony World Photography Awards 2019 ($30,000 plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 11th,2019 The Sony World Photography Awards is one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world. Now in its 12th year, our goal is …
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WE Empower SDGs global business competition 2018 for women entrepreneurs (all-expenses paid trip to New York for UN Global Goals week)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 1st 2018 The WE Empower Challenge is a global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to …
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Application Deadline: 14th September 2018. The Urban Studies Foundation Seminar Series Competition aims to support the generation of internationally excellent research in all areas of urban studies. In the 2018 …
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Falling Walls Venture International Competition 2018 for science-based startups
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2018 Falling Walls Venture showcases the most promising research based start- ups from all over the globe. Nominated by renowned universities and lead- ing research institutions, …
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2018 UNICEF Innovation Funding Opportunity for Tech Start-ups ($100K equity-free investments)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 22nd 2018 The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make up to $100K equity-free investments to provide early stage (seed) finance to for-profit technology start-ups that have …
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Seedstars Africa Startup Competition 2018 for high growth startups and entrepreneurs ( $500,000 in equity investment & Funded to Final in Switzerland)
by OFAby OFAProgram dates June 18 – November 2, 2018 2018 Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets, is back in Africa to scout for the top high growth startups …
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Yale Drama Series 2019 playwriting competition for emerging Playwrights ( $10,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:August 15, 2018. The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2019 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Ayad Akhtar. The …
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Knight Foundation/ Online News Association Journalism 360˚ Challenge 2018 for Immersive Storytelling Projects ($200,000+ in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 28, 11:59 p.m. Eastern (3:59 a.m. UTC) The Online News Association, Knight Foundation and Google News Initiative are partnering to launch this open call for ideas, offering …
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Samsung Engineering/ UN Environment 11th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition 2018
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 2nd 2018 Samsung Engineering jointly with UN Environment would like to launch ‘The 11thEco-generation Environmental Essay Competition’ inviting the youth all over the world to raise awareness …
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Application Deadline: July 1st 2018 While women who apply for a mid-career fellowship from WHO/TDR are just as likely as men to receive it, women have been less likely to …
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AB InBev Sustainability Challenge 2018 for Africa’s Top Innovators (Funded to global Accelerator in New York, USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31st May 2018. We are at a point in time where sustainability challenges facing Africa and the rest of the world are growing and becoming more and more …
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IAEA Young Innovative Communicators Competition 2018 for students and early career professionals (Funded to Vienna, Austria)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 June 2018, at 11:59 PM (CET). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is soliciting ideas from students and early career professionals on how to communicate on nuclear …
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NextGen Global Franchising Competition 2019 for Young Entrepreneurs (Funded to IFA’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas, USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31, 2018. The NextGen in Franchising Global Competition is a worldwide program that engages millennial entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses through the franchise model, and the …
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biomovies African Tech for good video blogging competition 2018 (US$500 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31st 2018 Are you fighting climate change in Africa using new technology? Send a 3 minute video for chance to win US$500 As in much of the world, …
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tvebiomovies Global Youth Video Competition 2018 on Climate Change ( Win all expense paid trip to UN Climate Change Conference (COP 24) in Poland)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31st 2018 Are you 18-30 and taking part in activities to fight climate change? Send a 3 minute video for a chance to be a youth reporter …
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RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2018 (Fully Funded to the RUFORUM Biennial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31st 2018 The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a network of 85 Universities in 35 African countries is pleased to announce the …
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Royal Statistical Society Young Statisticians Writing Competition 2018 for early career statisticians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 28th 2018 Are you an early-career statistician with the ability to write data-driven stories in an entertaining and thought-provoking way? If so, we invite you to enter …
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GTB Art365 Days of Dorcas photography competition & Workshop 2018 for female African photographers.
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: Thursday 17th May 2018. Participate in the Days of Dorcas photography competition and stand a chance to win free prizes and attend a workshop with leading African photographers. …
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NNPC/Chevron JV National Art Competition 2018 for Nigeria Secondary Schools Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 30th 2018 The National Art Competition is an annual art competition with each edition driven by pertinent themes in line with current social issues.The Nigerian National Petroleum …
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OpenIDEO/BridgeBuilders Challenges 2018 for civil society organizations worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 4th 2018 at 5pm PT Global challenges are complex and interwoven, and cannot be solved in isolation. Whether working to advance peace, ensure prosperity, or protect our …
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Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2018 ( € 1,000 & Fully Funded to the 10th Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna, Austria)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 24, 2018. How would Peter Drucker react if he met his android twin today? We don’t know. All we can do is to use our imagination – …
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Peacedirect Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Photo prize 2018 (Photo equipment worth $1000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:12th June 2018. A competition for photography and peace has been launched, as part of the unique Tomorrow’s Peace-builders awards. These global awards for local peacebuilding are offering $1,000 …
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Application Deadline: 11pm GMT, May 17th, 2018. Ecobank Fintech Challenge is a pan-African innovation competition and start-up partnership offering by Ecobank. It is designed to inspire, support and partner African …
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UNESCO African World Heritage Day Instagram photo contest 2018 (Fully Funded to World Heritage sites in Carpe Verde, South Africa & Tanzania)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 April 2018 at 7 p.m. Paris time (GMT + 2). Specially conceived for young people between the ages of 18 and 28, #MyAfricanheritage is an Instagram contest aiming …
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Allard Prize for International Integrity (“Allard Prize”) Photography Competition 2018/2019 (CA$1,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 1st 2018 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, …
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Barclays Africa 2018 L’Atelier art competition for young visual artists across Africa (R330 000 and a return ticket to Paris)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 27 April 2018 Atelier is one of Africa’s most prestigious art competitions. It rewards young visual artists aged 21 to 35 with the opportunity to develop their talents …
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United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria NaijaGems Photo Contest 2018
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 4, 2018, 11:59PM NaijaGems Photo Contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and the United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria. Description of Contest Objectives The …
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Application Deadline:May 18th 2018 Are you an SME in Nigeria or Benin, active in the agri & food sector and struggling with issues related to storing, processing, cleaning, grading, handling …
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UNESCO/Juventus photo contest 2018 #unescojuventus #What Colour #MoreThanFootball
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday 6 May 2018 at 11:59pm GMT+1. Football is one of the most popular sports on the planet. Many of us share memories of playing football with friends …
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Application Deadline: April 16th, 2018. Digital Development for Feed the Future (D2FTF) leverages digital tools holistically and according to best practice to improve the cost effectiveness and development results of the …
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Women Photograph Nikon/ Getty Images 2018 project grants for women & non-binary photographers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:MAY 15, 2018 Women Photograph+ Nikon Grants These $5,000 grants will support photography projects — either new or in-progress — from visual journalists working in a documentary capacity. Five …
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Submission Deadline: 17:00 Friday April 20th 2018 2018 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Agreement, ratified in both Ireland and Northern Ireland in May 1998, has …
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Application Deadline: 14th May 2018, 23:59 ET, Fall Armyworm Tech Prize : The prize is seeking digital tools and approaches that provide timely, context-specific information that enable smallholder farmers and …
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10th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition 2018 for Undergraduate & Masters Law Students Worldwide –Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 16th April 2018 The 10th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 15 to 20 …