Application Deadline: 31 January 2016. The International Playwriting Competition – from the BBC World Service & British Council in partnership with Commonwealth Writers and co-produced by The Open University. Requirements: …
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2016 Human Rights Essay Award for Scholarly work in International Human Rights Law
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: February 1, 2016, The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human …
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Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2016 (US$20,000 Prize for Student Entrepreneurs)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying/Ongoing Global Finals, held in May 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for student entrepreneurs who actively …
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2016 MIT Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs around the World, Seoul, South Korea (Scholarships Available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Application deadline: January 18, 2016 11:59 PM (Boston time) Scholarship deadline: December 31, 2015 11:59 PM (Boston time) Bootcamp: March 20-25, 2016 Location: Seoul, South Korea The …
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International Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Summit Student Competition 2016 ($USD 5,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, January 8, 2016 Social Behavior Change Communication Lion’s Den (Health Communication Case Competition) Through the international SBCC Lion’s Den, a Health Communication case competition, undergraduate and graduate …
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2016 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Tech-I Competition
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 15, 2016. Are you a scientist? An entrepreneur? A researcher? An innovator? A student? Are you just someone who has a great idea or startup company and …
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2016 Rice University Business Plan Competition ($USD 1,500,000 in cash & in-kind prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5 p.m. CST Feb. 19. 2016 Applications have opened for the 16th annual Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business April 14-16. The Rice …
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2016 Facebook Internet.org Innovation Challenge Africa ($USD 250,000+ Prize for Internet Based Solutions).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 1, 2016. The Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa supports Internet.org’s vision of a connected world. To this end, the goal of the Challenge is to recognize individuals and …
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2016 Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition for Young People
by OFAby OFAApplication 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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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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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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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, …