Contests

Submission Deadline: December 3rd 2014 The Aftermath Project’s mission is to support photographic projects that tell the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it …

Application Deadline: December 5th 2014 The Global Social Venture Competition is the world’s preeminent social venture competition providing aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prize money to transform …

Each year the fraser Institute holds a competition for students, designed to encourage and develop student writers. Requirements The contest is open to Canadian and foreign students. A student is defined …

Submission Deadline: November 30th 2014 The Fountain invites all writers to its 2014 Essay Contest: You and Your 100-Year-Old Self. What would you say to yourself at that age? What …

  World Nomads is giving one aspiring photographer the opportunity to accompany renowned wildlife and natural history photographer, Jason Edwards, on assignment in the Peruvian Amazon. You will begin your …

Submission Deadline: February 2, 2015. To coincide with the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Valeo is kicking off its second “Valeo Innovation Challenge 2015″ contest. The competition invites students from engineering, …

Are you a Moroccan university student with an innovative idea for a business? Then the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is the place for you to meet regional innovators and entrepreneurs. Join …

Submission Deadline: February 1st 2015 2015 Topic: Transitional Justice, International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks …

Essay Deadline:​​ November 14, 2014​ Essay Topic:  Understanding the activities of the Nigerian capital market is important for today’s youth. Discuss ​ The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement …

Application Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST The Trust Challenge funds successful collaborations or “laboratories” where challenges to trust in connected learning environments can be identified …

Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2015 The eighth biennial Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, an event named after Singapore’s first Prime Minister who’s widely recognised as a strategic thinker and …

Professor Registration Deadline: April 8, 2015 Student Registration Deadline: April 22, 2015 The Google Online Marketing Challenge is a unique opportunity for students to experience and create online marketing campaigns …

Application Deadline: 20th of October 2014 Women account for about half of Africa’s talent base. As a group, they have been marginalised and their economic, social, political and environmental contributions …

Guidelines Topic: The Role of Agricultural Innovation in Creating Food Security in Africa Format: 500-word count Entry: Free Language: English or French Age Eligibility: 15 to 30 years old Opening …

Deadline: Local Contest: October 31st 2014 International Contest: January 14th 2015 appStar is the Annual Developer Contest conducted by Vodafone, for developers across several countries of African & Asian continent, …

  Application Deadline Early Entry Deadline: October 15, 2014, 17:00h GMT Final Entry Deadline: November 5, 2014, 17:00h GMT   If you are from sub-Saharan Africa and between the ages …

Application Deadline:  14th of November 2014. Are you a challenge-driven Entrepreneur, SME or Start-up keen on Innovation? Join now the Digital Business Innovation contest! The Digital Business Innovation (DBI) contest …

Application Deadline: October 19 2014 If you are ready to Shock the Creativity and compete for 1500 EUR, then Register your team HERE! Creative Shock is an annual business case competition for …

USAID is calling on the global community to share pioneering ideas that deliver practical and cost-effective innovations in a matter of months. Regardless of background, experience or knowledge of Ebola, …

Application Deadline: November 9 2014 UNESCO is launching a photo competition for 18-30 year olds, with a USD$500 prize for the winner. The winner will also have the chance of …

Application Deadline: October 31st 2014 Get your team of 3-5 university students together and sign up by October 31st! The 2014 Thought For Food Challenge calls on the world’s best …

Application Deadline: October 17 2014 Start-up Egypt is a pipeline tailored to passionate, hard-working, creative university students. The purpose is a holistic, long-term approach that can take an enthusiastic student …

Deadline: Monday, November 03 2014 The International Telecommunications Union, the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), in partnership with the IEEE IoT Initiative is looking for …

Submission Deadline: October 22nd 2014 The 2014 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest is now open! Now in it’s ninth year, students once again have the chance to win the $4,000 grand …

Application Deadline: November 12 2014 At the University of Roehampton, London Online, you can earn a quality British education from an institution with a rich history that dates back more …

Application Deadline: 16 November 2014. Calling all food waste warriors in high schools and universities worldwide – fight food waste and compete for thousands of dollars of prizes! Your challenge: …

Submission Deadline: December 15 2014 Theme “HOME” Home. It’s a place. It’s a feeling. It’s where and how you live. It’s what you value, no matter where you are. We …

Application Deadline: December 1st 2014 Shell Ideas360 is more than a global competition that connects students to develop ideas that tackle the pressures on the world’s Food, Water and Energy …

Application Deadline: November 1st 2014 THEME: Graphic Form of KANDO The Japanese word “KANDO” means for the heart “to be deeply moved, and inspired. Graphic Design Award by Yamaha is …

Application Deadline: October 31st 2014 Cash Prizes for game  changing ideas! All finalists will win a Trip to the Thought for Food Global Summit in Lisbon and $500 to develop …

Application Deadline: September 22nd 2014 Mansa Colabs is searching for innovative ideas in the Information Technology (IT) and Creative sectors that are looking to launch within the Kenyan and Tanzanian …

Application Deadline: December 1st 2014 Theme: The role of Standards in promoting sustainable Agriculture and food security in Africa This year the theme of the 2nd Continental Essay Competition is  …

Are you an international student who is currently studying in Holland? Then this is your chance! Join the new online video contest for a chance to win great prizes! What …

Submission Deadline: November 15 2014 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize …

Application Deadline: September 26th 2014 Winners get a chance to experience a day with P and G Leaders Win Exciting Prizes like iPads and a Trip to DUBAI!! Do you …

SHARE YOUR BIG IDEA. GET FUNDED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Are you a social entrepreneur who is working to improve the lives of children and  society in a big way? Are …

Submission Deadline: 9 November 2014, The Anti-Corruption Research Network (ACRN) would like to invite submissions from young researchers for its annual anti-corruption research paper competition. The anti-corruption research paper competition …

Application Deadline: 19 October 2014. International Network for Education in Emergency is organizing an essay contest to promote knowledge and increase awareness of education in emergencies, as well as to provide …

Application Deadline: January 15, 2015. Microsoft seeks original research on the future of cyberspace and its associated cybersecurity policy challenges from university students at any stage in their educational development. …