Category: Contests

  • Global Wind Day Photo competition ‘Discover the power of wind energy’

    Global Wind Day Photo competition ‘Discover the power of wind energy’

    Wind energy is more than a technology. It captures the imagination, inspires, fascinates and captivates. We each have a wind energy story to tell – so why don’t you share yours with us? Do you have a story to tell about wind energy – and are you creative with your camera? Then take a wind…

  • The Guardian International Development Journalism Competition 2013.

    The Guardian International Development Journalism Competition 2013.

    Application Deadline: 12 May 2013 Many crucial issues facing the developing world are often overlooked or underrepresented by the media. The Guardian International Development Journalism competition 2013 aims to highlight some of them. We are searching for enthusiastic writers who want to demonstrate their journalistic abilities by examining these issues. The competition, in partnership with a group of…

  • The 2013 StarAfrica Sounds Music Contest for African Music Talents.

    The 2013 StarAfrica Sounds Music Contest for African Music Talents.

      You’re a talented musician looking forward to get famous on the African scene ? The StarAfrica Sounds contest is for you! In order to promote new African music talent, StarAfrica.com launches the second edition of the StarAfrica Sounds music contest, in partnership with Deezer and Zimbalam. Open to all, this contest aims to highlight the new…

  • The People & Planet International Photo Competition 2013

    The People & Planet International Photo Competition 2013

    Submission Deadline: 1 May 2013  1st Prize: A$1,500 2nd Prize: A$500 Diary Cover Prize: A$500 The People & Planet International Photography Competition aims to select 53 photos to be published in the 2014 People & Planet: Social Justice & Environment Diary and Calendar, which raise money for our 40+ Australian charity partners. (You can download a PDF…

  • The 2013 Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.

    The 2013 Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.

    The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to students worldwide,12th Grader, College Undergraduate, or Graduate Student. Rules No application is required. The Contest is open to students worldwide, except where void or prohibited by law. Entrant must be a 12th Grader, College Undergraduate, or Graduate Student. To avoid disqualification, mailed in essays must include a…

  • Our Continent, Our Future” – Photo & Essay Contest.

    Our Continent, Our Future” – Photo & Essay Contest.

    The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency (hereinafter referred to as the “NEPAD Agency”) and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP – EU (hereinafter referred to as “CTA”) have joined forces in celebrating 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).   It is within…

  • 2013 Young Writers of Earth’s Worldwide Flash Fiction Writing Competition.

    2013 Young Writers of Earth’s Worldwide Flash Fiction Writing Competition.

    Calling ALL writers ages 18-30! Join Young Writers of Earth’s first Worldwide Flash Fiction Writing Competition and get a chance to win the following: First prize: $50 + feature on YWE website and publication on YWE’s annual anthology (e-book) Runners-up: Publication of winning entry on Young Writers of Earth website and annual anthology No theme…

  • The Greenest Student on Earth Scholarship Competition.

    The Greenest Student on Earth Scholarship Competition.

    Submission Deadline: April 22, 2013 The Greenest Student on Earth Scholarship Competition is an online competition open to students ages 3-18 from around the globe. The Green School is looking for the world’s future green leaders. Three winners of the competition, one each from primary, middle, and high school, will receive a scholarship to the…

  • 2013 African Liberty Essay Competition For African Undergraduate Students.

    2013 African Liberty Essay Competition For African Undergraduate Students.

    The Nation CAMPUSLIFE in collaboration with Blantyre newspaper, Malawi, AfricanLiberty.org and Network for a Free Society, is calling for entries into an essay competition. Details are as follows: Topics: Nations which are economically free out-perform non-free nations in all indicators of well-being. Discuss. Eligibility: All students in any tertiary institutions (university, polytechnic, college of education…

  • Seedstarsworld Worldwide Startup Competition 2013.

    Seedstarsworld Worldwide Startup Competition 2013.

    Seedstars World is an exclusive worldwide competition to discover the best startups in emerging and fast growing startup scenes. The competition will take place from March 2013 till December 2013 in 20 different countries and cities in emerging markets and strategic Eldorado’s. [embedplusvideo height=”298″ width=”480″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/_UyPA1oLxkc?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=_UyPA1oLxkc&width=480&height=298&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep2597″ /] 20 startups per country will be invited…

  • 2013. 5th CASA ÁFRICA Essay Prizes on African topics.

    2013. 5th CASA ÁFRICA Essay Prizes on African topics.

    Submission Deadline: 15th July 2013. For the fifth consecutive year Casa África is holding the Casa África Prizes for Essays on African Themes, with a view to recognising, promoting and publicising original and unpublished essays that enhance the knowledge that people have of the African continent. Terms and Conditions of the Competition Participants 1. Any…

  • The Intel Business Challenge Middle East & North Africa 2013.

    The Intel Business Challenge Middle East & North Africa 2013.

    Application Deadline: 14th April, 2013 The Intel Business Challenge Middle East & North Africa 2013 is part of Intel Global Challenge, worldwide Intel and UC Berkeley technology business plan competition for university students, graduates and young entrepreneurs organized since 2005. In collaboration with prestigious education institutions and non-profit entrepreneurship organizations across the Middle East, Intel…

  • The 2013 Inge Morath Award for Under 30 Female Photographers ( $5,000 Prize) .

    The 2013 Inge Morath Award for Under 30 Female Photographers ( $5,000 Prize) .

    Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2013. The Magnum Foundation and the Inge Morath Foundation announce the 12th annual Inge Morath Award. The annual award of $5,000 is given to a female photographer under the age of 30, to support the completion of a long-term documentary project. One award winner and up to two finalists are selected…

  • ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition 2013. (seed funding of up to USD 10,000 per project.)

    ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition 2013. (seed funding of up to USD 10,000 per project.)

     Deadline for applications: June 30th, 2013 at 24:00 GMT+1 The Young Innovators Competition seeks to foster innovative ideas amongst the next generation of social entrepreneurs working to change the world through technology. It is open to any young person between the ages of 18 and 26 with an original solution to one of our six…

  • The Innovate Kenya Competition 2013. ( Empowering Kenyan Youth to solve pressing challenges within their own communities.)

    The Innovate Kenya Competition 2013. ( Empowering Kenyan Youth to solve pressing challenges within their own communities.)

    Appplication Deadline: May 12 2013 Innovate Kenya: Empowering Kenyan Youth to solve pressing challenges within their own communities. Identify a local problem and think up a local solution The Innovate Kenya competition is looking to identify and support innovative solutions to issues within the fields of Health, Energy, Education, Agriculture, Transportation, Telecommunications, Civic Media, and…

  • The Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2013. ($5,000 Cash Prize)

    The Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2013. ($5,000 Cash Prize)

    Submission Deadline: June 21 2013 Adobe  announced the 2013 Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA), a global design competition that recognizes the best work of student graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, digital filmmakers, developers and computer artists. Individual and group projects created with Adobe creative software are eligible for submission and will be judged by an…

  • 2013 NAHR Ram Charan Human Resources Essay Contest

    2013 NAHR Ram Charan Human Resources Essay Contest

    Submission Deadline: August 1, 2013 The National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) announces the 2013 NAHR Ram Charan HR Essay Contest.  NAHR is requesting essays from university undergrads and graduate students globally majoring in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations or related fields for the following topic: How are electronic technology and social media affecting: The employment…

  • Google Global Code Jam 2013 (Google’s Worldwide Online Programming Competition).

    Google Global Code Jam 2013 (Google’s Worldwide Online Programming Competition).

    Code Jam, Google’s worldwide online programming competition, gives developers a chance to use their favorite programming languages to solve algorithmic problems created by a team of contest champions at Google. Algorithmic competitions are to programmers what tournaments are to tennis players: an opportunity to feel the rush of competition, learn new techniques and face off…

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity 2020 Student Essay Contest 2013. ($5,000 for the Winner)

    Microsoft Cybersecurity 2020 Student Essay Contest 2013. ($5,000 for the Winner)

    Application Deadline: Pacific Time (PT) on June 14, 2013. Are you a student with great ideas on the future of cyber security policy? Have you conducted research on how to measure the security impact of policies around the world? If so, read on for how you can win $5,000 cash for your research in this…

  • Peace Gallery Art Challenge 2013.

    Peace Gallery Art Challenge 2013.

    Submission Deadline: 10 April 2013 Participate now in the art contest Peace Gallery Challenge: submit your artwork and share your story of peace. The artwork can be your personal experience with peace, someone who inspires peace, an act showing peace, or an ideal peaceful situation. The artwork can be a photo, painting or graphic design.…

  • Colin and Ailsa Turbayne International Berkeley Essay Prize Competition 2014.

    Colin and Ailsa Turbayne International Berkeley Essay Prize Competition 2014.

    Application Deadline: November 1 2014 Some years before their deaths, Professor and Mrs. Colin Turbayne established an International Berkeley Essay Prize competition in cooperation with the Philosophy Department at the University of Rochester. A highly popular teacher of philosophy, the late Professor Turbayne is often described by former students as a “consummate teacher” who made…

  • The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge 2013.

    The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge 2013.

    The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge is a global enterprise competition in which  school students of all ages have the opportunity to write and implement a business plan for a socially minded, environmentally friendly school-based enterprise. Schools use the income generated from their enterprise to fund school  development, provide financial support for students or support community…

  • WTO Youth Ambassador Programme Video/Essay Contest 2013.

    WTO Youth Ambassador Programme Video/Essay Contest 2013.

    Submission Deadline: 30 June 2013 The WTO Youth Ambassador Programme aims to raise awareness of international economic governance issues among young people, encourage their engagementin public policy discussions, and bring new perspectives to the debates. Its starting point is a contest. To participate, contestants must provide their response to a trade-related question. Submissions can be…

  • Transitions Abroad Annual Student Travel Writing Essay Contest 2013

    Transitions Abroad Annual Student Travel Writing Essay Contest 2013

    Submission Deadline: April 15 2013 TransitionsAbroad.com hosts an annual student writing contest for all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, students who have graduated within the past year, and students currently on leave from school are eligible. The following prizes will be awarded for the winning student writing submissions: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $150…