Application Deadline: April 30th 2016 The UPU’s International Letter-Writing Competition aims to improve literacy through the art of letter-writing. Targeted at children and young people, the annual competition encourages participants …
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2016 Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition for Young People
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Google Hash Code team-based Programming Competition 2016 for University Students & Industry Professionals.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 9th February 2016 Hash Code is a team-based programming competition organized by Google for students and industry professionals (18+) across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You pick …
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Submission Deadline: January 29, 2016. Theme: “How can Africa achieve sustainable and affordable supply of energy for all by 2030?” The Nigeria Energy Forum is delighted to invite young professionals …
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Submission Deadline: 29th January 2016 The Nigeria Energy Forum is delighted to invite young professionals to make submissions for the 2016 AFRICA ENERGY PHOTO CONTEST. The photo contest will take the …
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International Velux Award 2016 for Students of Architecture ( 30,000 Euro Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1st April 2016 The International VELUX Award wants to encourage and challenge students of architecture to explore the theme of daylight – and to create a deeper understanding …
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Application Deadline: January 16, 2016 UNESCO invites youths from around the world to take part in the 2016 UNESCO Worldwide Multimedia Competition. Think creatively, and answer the question. UNESCO invite …
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ContestsPhotography
2016 Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation For Documentary Photography & Film (US$5,000 Grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31, 2016 Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation are pleased and excited to expand the programs to include a new documentary grant category – “Short-Short Documentary Film.” Mirroring the mission …
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Application Deadline: December 1st, 2015! Are you a startup in Sound, audio, Internet of Things, Speaker technologies, streaming or Home Integration? Apply now to Next Step Challenge – Europe’s most …
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2016 Global Social Venture Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs ($USD50,000 plus mentoring)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2015 The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into businesses that will have …
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Application Deadline: November 20th 2015 Freedom of information is a human right. It is also an integral part of the fundamental human right of freedom of expression “to seek, receive …
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Grappleline’s $5,000 Social Conversation Contest “WHAT IF challenge” – Submit an interesting ‘WHAT IF’ Question
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2015 Grappleline, one of West Africa’s fast-growing Digital Agencies, has kicked off a social conversation contest titled the ‘WHAT IF’ challenge.The WHAT IF challenge aims to stimulate …
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2015 Startupper of the year by Total Challenge for Young African Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 31st 2016 IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY PREPARING A BUSINESS PLAN OR ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CREATING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, YOU’RE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER OUR CHALLENGE! In …
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Application Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2016 The Student Design Competition celebrates original design and rewards individuals and/or teams whose projects demonstrate innovative, functional design solutions that have a positive environmental …
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Submission Deadline:24th January 2016 In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly resolution, which established the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass …
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Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) Young Innovators in Agribusiness Competition 2015 for Eastern Africa youth-owned start-ups and SMEs (USD$20,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 30th 2015 The USAID-supported East Africa Trade and Investment Hub, Syngenta and the Inter Region Economic Network (IREN), have launched the second edition of the agribusiness competition …
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ContestsPhotography
2016 InterAction’s 14th Annual Photography Contest on International Relief & Development.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 15th 2016 Each year, InterAction’s photography contest focuses on incredible humanitarian and development work. The contest encourage you to submit your most powerful photos that illustrate innovative, …
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2016 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for Young Writers from Commonwealth Nations
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 1st May 2016 The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2016 is now open for entries; submissions can be made until 1st May 2016. This year’s theme invites young people …
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UNESCO MGIEP Youth lens 2015: The Blue Dot Magazine Photo Competition ($450 Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Midnight, November 15, 2015 (Indian Standard Time) Are you between the ages of 18-34 and are you passionate about photography? Then send us your top three photos on …
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2016 Lucas Dolega Award for Freelance Photographers (10,000 Euros, an exhibition in Paris, and a publication in the Reporters without borders album)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 16th 2015 Open for: The Lucas Dolega Award is open to all professional freelance photographers, without age or country restrictions. Cost: The participation is free. The Lucas …
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Alquity /World Merit Ubuntu People Challenge 2015 (Win a fully funded 2-week trip to Ghana,Mentorship & a guaranteed place in New York at Merit360).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 13th 2015 Report on the relationship between business & society, tell the world how business can act as a force for good and win a fully funded …
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World Youth Alliance Youth Voices at the United Nations Essay Competition 2016 (Win a spot on WYA’s delegation to the commission on Population and Development at the UN in 2016).
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: December 15th 2015 Win a spot on WYA’s delegation to the commission on Population and Development at the UN in 2016. Essay Question: Strengthening the demographic evidence base …
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2016 Valeo Innovation Challenge International Student Contest on Innovation ( €100,000+ Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 January 2016 at 12 noon, French time. Valeo have launched the 3rd edition of its contest, the “Valeo Innovation Challenge 2016“, which offers students from around the …
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Trade and Development Symposium (TDS) Bridges Writing Competition 2015 ($USD 1,000 & Fully Funded to attend TDS in Nairobi Kenya)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 31 October 2015, 11.59 p.m. CET. International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is launching its first Trade and Development Symposium (TDS) Bridges Writing Competition. The competition will culminate …
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2016 St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition (CHF 20,000 Prize & Fully Funded to the 2016 St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland)
by OFAby OFADeadline 1 February 2016, 11:59 p.m. last time zone (UTC-12) Compete for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award and qualify for participation as a «Leader of Tomorrow» in the world’s …
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African Union (AU) Video Documentary Media Awards 2015 for Journalists ($USD 35,000 Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 30th 2015 Entries submitted in respect the thematic areas: “Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Agenda 2063” as well as any major project and programs of the AUC …
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Arch Grants Global Startup Competition 2016 ($50,000 equity-free, Cash Grants & Pro-Bono Support)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: February 29th 2016 The Arch Grants Global Startup Competition is an international competition that awards $50,000 equity-free, cash grants and pro bono support services to the most innovative …
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Submission Deadline: November 29th 2015 The fourth annual Bodley Head/FT Essay Prize aims to discover the world’s best young talent in long-form essay writing. Bodley Head/FT is looking for a …
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2015/16 Emerald/Association of African Business Schools (AABS) Case Study Competition
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 2nd March 2016. Emerald and the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) are delighted to announce the launch of the 2015-2016 Emerald/AABS Case Study Competition. The aim of …
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9th MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition 2016, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: January 4, 2016 The MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition, in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives The Competition targets 21 countries of the Arab region, brings …
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2016 Hult Prize Challenge for Social Enterprise (Win USD$1,000,000 to solve the world’s toughest challenges)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 18, 2015. Win US$1,000,000. Compete in the planet’s largest student competition to solve the world’s toughest challenges. 2016 Hult Prize Challenge: Crowded Urban Spaces Building sustainable, scalable …
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Application Deadline: October 16th 2015 Our world is changing. As global temperatures rise, our landscapes are transforming in ways that threaten wildlife and ecosystems. Some communities and creatures are more …
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Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) Program – Agriscience Competition 2015 (Fully Funded to attend an all-expense-paid Alltech Young Scientist Discovery Week in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 31st 2015 The Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) program features the world’s largest agriscience competition. It offers the brightest scientific thinkers from colleges and universities across the globe …
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2015 Global Rockstar Online Music Contest (Stand a chance to win 25,000 USD!)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: December 1st 2015 Global Rockstar conducts the world’s largest online music contest. Fans can vote for their favorite artists for free via social media, and they can also …
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Africa Youth Peace Call WINTER CAMP ESSAY COMPETITION 2015 ( Full scholarship to attend Winter Camp in Ghana)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 15 November, 2015 TOPIC: “Five Barriers to Prosperity in Africa: Unchaining the Economy through Economic Freedom”. This Essay Competition is to encourage students to prepare ahead of the …
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Application Deadline: November 30th 2015 Wiki Loves Africa is a competition to share on Wikipedia the daily practices of people across the continent with each other and the rest of …
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Care About Climate #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest 2015 ($USD 300 Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 20th 2015 Do you desire to have your voice represented in Paris? Do you crave to take part in the global negotiation for actions against Climate Change? …
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2016 Ericsson Global Innovation Awards Competition for Students (EUR 40,000+ Prize & an opportunity to Intern or Work at Ericsson)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2015 The Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016 is an open competition for students all around the world. The Ericsson Innovation Awards are a global competition that gives …
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New Media Writing Prize 2015 ( £2,000 plus 3 months paid internship at Unicorn Training, Bournemouth, UK)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Main Prize and Dot award Friday 27th November 2015 by 12 noon GMT; Student Prize Friday 11th December 2015 12 noon GMT. The New Media Writing Prize showcases …
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2015 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition for Nigerians (750,000 Naira Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 30, 2015 Essay Topic: Explain the importance of financial education and describe how The Nigerian Stock Exchange can help you become financially savvy. The Nigerian Stock …