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Contests
United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) Photo Competition 2016
Application Deadline: December 5th 2016 For 2017, the 55th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) has selected the following priority theme: “Strategies for the eradication of poverty to …
Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize 2016 for Long-form Essay Writing (£1,500 Prize plus Subscription to FT.com)
Submission Deadline:January 29 2017 (midnight GMT) The Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize aims to discover young talent from around the world in long-form essay writing, and has led to many …
World Bank/Wharton School Ideas for Action Competition 2017 for Young Professionals Worldwide.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 The World Bank and the Wharton School invite students and young professionals from around the world to develop innovative ideas for financing and implementing the …
Application Deadline: 31st January 2017 (at 6pm Central European Time). The Cultural Innovation International Prize is a biennial competition organised by the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (hereafter CCCB) …
Application Deadline: 15 January, 2017 Giving a quick analysis on world’s headlines and news today, you will see that a large portion of them, if not more than 70% speak …
Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) 4th Continental Essay Competition 2016/2017 ($USD 2,000+ Prize)
Application Deadline: 1st March 2017 Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) in collaboration with Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) is organizing the 4th Continental Essay Competition 2016/2017 with the effort to ensure …
Tana Forum Universities’ Essay Competition 2017 “Natural Resource Governance in Africa” (Fully Funded to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia)
Submission Deadline: Tuesday 31 January, 2017 11:59 pm EST Are you, an African youth concerned about peace and security on the continent? Do you believe your future is, in any …
UNDP Poster Contest 2016 for Youth, Peace and Security Consultation and Dialogue
Application Deadline: November 20th 2016 With the strong focus on youth, UNDP are looking for submissions to be used at the Youth, Peace and Security in the Arab States Region …
Australia AID/USAID Launch Food Innovation Challenge 2016 for Innovators Worldwide.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2016 (Pacific Standard Time) In partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and a broad cross-sector network …
World Sustainable Built Environment Conference WSBE17 Hong Kong – International Youth Competition 2017 (HK$10,000 & Conference Tickets)
Application Deadline: 21 Dec 2016. WSBE17 Hong Kong – International Youth Competition invites imaginative ideas, projects and action plans that best demonstrate an innovative interpretation of the Conference theme “Transforming …
Water Integrity Network Photo Competition 2016 for Work in wastewater management
Application Deadline: January 31st 2017 How does corruption and malpractice affect water and wastewater management? What does integrity in wastewater management mean? How can we visualize it? Your photos could …
Application Deadline: January, 31st, 2017 (12am EST time). The 5th edition of the International Reggae Poster Contest 2016 will open for entries on November 1st (12am EST time), and will run …
Global Social Venture Competition 2017 for Early Stage Social Ventures ($USD 80,000 in Prize)
Application Deadline: December 5, 2016 The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) empowers the next generation of social entrepreneurs by providing them with mentoring, exposure, and over $80,000 in prizes to …
Mozilla Equal Rating Innovation Challenge 2016 for Innovative Open Internet Ideas ($USD 250,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 6 Jan 2017 at 23:59GMT Mozilla is inviting entrepreneurs, researchers, designers, and innovators to help connect all people to the open Internet so they can realize the full …
Bow Seat 2017 Ocean Awareness Student Contest Ocean Pollution: Challenges & Solutions
Application Deadline: June 19th, 2017 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time. Bow Seat 2017 Ocean Awareness Student Contest invite middle and high school students from around the world to participate in the …
Economic Research Forum (ERF)/World Bank Egypt Youth Essay Competition 2016 for addressing Youth Employment in Egypt (50,000+ Egyptian pounds Prize)
Submission Deadline: November 5th 2016 In partnership with the Economic Research Forum (ERF), the World Bank announces a Call for Essays addressing Youth Employment in Egypt. The Egypt Youth Essay …
Digital Africa Startup Challenge 2016 for African Startups (Fully Funded to 27th Africa-France Summit in Bamako, Mali)
Application Deadline: November 15th 2016 Boost your startup and let the world know about your digital solution to help support sustainable development in Africa Startup Challenge Digital Africa, organised by …
Nikon International Photo Contest 2016/2017 for Photographers around the World.
Submission Deadline: January,27, 2017,1:00 PM Japan Standard Time The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world …
Tigo Digital Change-makers Competition Awards 2016 for Ghanaian Social Entrepreneurs (GHS 70,000)
Application Deadline: 25th October, 2016 Are you a social entrepreneur who is working to improve the lives of children and society in a big way? Are you using digital tools …
Smart Villages Off-Grid Energy Innovation Challenge 2016 for Early Stage West African Entrepreneurs (USD$ 5000 Prize)
Application Deadline: November 2016 Technological innovations for providing energy to off-grid communities have started to change the energy access landscape across the world, especially in West Africa. Access to affordable …
Google Online Marketing Challenge 2017 for Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Google Headquarters & Numerous Prizes)
Application Deadline: Professor Registration : March 22, 2017 Student Registration : April 5, 2017 The Google Online Marketing Challenge is a unique opportunity for students to experience and create online …
Application Deadline for Entrants : September 26th 2016 Competition Deadline: November 30th 2016 PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has launched a new ‘Change The Game Challenge’, aimed at …
St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition 2017 (CHF 20,000 Prize & Fully Funded to the 2017 St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland)
Application Deadline: February 1st 2017 Compete for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award and qualify for participation as a «Leader of Tomorrow» in the world’s premier opportunity for intergenerational debates: …
