The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2023 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers will open for entries on Saturday 1st July. The deadline for submissions is Monday 18th September. It can be difficult for writers, before they become established, to
Published: 2023-07-31 Type: Contest Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: September 18, 2023
The ACT NOW Award is an award for outstanding entrepreneurial achievement in the global South. The aim is to give this commitment the recognition it deserves and provide it with a stage. The ACT NOW Award is aimed at successful, committed, self-employed women entrepreneurs and companies in low- and
Published: 2023-07-31 Type: Contest Deadline: August 6, 2023
Ahead of GLF Nairobi 2023, the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) are hosting a storytelling contest for young Africans to unleash their creativity and share their visions for thriving landscapes across the continent. Let your
Published: 2023-07-28 Type: Contest Deadline: August 31, 2023
The theme of the 2023 art contest is “Hope away from home”. They are calling on young people globally to submit a drawing that illustrates the power of including refugees. This year, the best designs will be turned into t-shirts by UNHCR partner UNIQLO and sold to support displaced peopl
Published: 2023-07-28 Type: Contest Deadline: September 30, 2023
The NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Oil & Gas Essay Competition sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is designed to promote the Nigerian Content (NC) initiative and create the awareness for Nigerians to build local capacity to participate effec
Published: 2023-07-28 Type: Contest Deadline: August 28, 2023
They are calling on all Nigerian tech-savvy change-makers who are eager to usher in a new era of prosperity for Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The competition offers a platform for promising entrepreneurs to shine, providing robust business training, a mentorship program with industry experts,
Published: 2023-07-25 Type: Contest Deadline: July 31, 2023
With the use of artificial intelligence becoming more pervasive worldwide, Mozilla is concerned with how people will be both positively and negatively impacted. We believe that who develops AI and how AI is being deployed is of particular importance to social justice, but we also realize that people
Published: 2023-07-24 Type: Contest Deadline: July 31, 2023
No matter where you are in the world, there’s always someone near you working to restore our planet. So, the task for you is simple: get out there and snap some photos of them! Whether you’re a professional or amateur, nature or urban photographer, GLF would love to see what’s h
Published: 2023-07-21 Type: Contest Deadline: July 26, 2023
INGSA LAC invites scientists, academics, professionals, and policymakers residing in Latin America and the Caribbean to participate in this year’s edition of the Annual Essay Competition on Governmental Scientific Advice. The objective of this competition is to encourage the submission of e
Published: 2023-07-14 Type: Contest Deadline: August 15, 2023
The U.S.-West Africa Tech Challenge aims to advance the development of promising technologies that offer innovative solutions to help expose, understand, or counter disinformation, propaganda, and violent extremism within Coastal West Africa. We invite technologists from across Africa to submit a
Published: 2023-07-10 Type: Contest Deadline: July 16, 2023
The 5th “We Want Jazz” Poster Competition is now accepting applications. The competition’s objectives are to popularize jazz via the participation of the global community of graphic designers and to promote Polish and global jazz as genres of music in which everyone can find someth
Published: 2023-07-05 Type: Contest Deadline: September 25, 2023
Now in its 16th year, The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition showcases the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world. The award celebrates humanity’s ability to survive and innovate and showcases thought-provoking images that call attention to our impac
Published: 2023-07-03 Type: Contest Deadline: August 30, 2023
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is a free, online investment simulation for high school students (9th to 12th grade) and teachers. Students work in teams of four to seven, guided by a teacher or other advisor. Together, they learn about teamwork, communication, risk, diversific
Published: 2023-07-03 Type: Contest Deadline: September 15, 2023
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society.
Published: 2023-06-29 Type: Contest Study in: South Africa Deadline: August 9, 2023
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2024 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Jeremy O. Harris. The prize and publication are contingent on the playwright’s agreeing to the terms of the publishing agreement.
Published: 2023-06-19 Type: Contest Deadline: August 15, 2023
Application materials for the 2023 School Enterprise Challenge are being sought by Teach A Man to Fish. It is a recognized entrepreneurial program that gives young people the abilities to found and manage their own enduring, lucrative firms. Profits are reinvested back into the company, but they can
Published: 2023-06-18 Type: Contest Deadline: November 23, 2023
The African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC) which is jointly developed and implemented by 3 E’s 4 Africa, Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and StartUp Lounge Africa is a project which intends to focus on the innovative minds and projects of young Africans and encourage and empower th
Published: 2023-06-14 Type: Contest Study in: Deadline: June 29, 2023
Are you an African podcaster, blogger, TikToker, or vlogger passionate about telling stories of climate change in Africa beyond news that focuses on disasters and climate crisis? Africa No Filter, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is looking for storytellers in Africa and the Diaspor
Published: 2023-06-14 Type: Contest Deadline: June 29, 2023
The International Youth Math Challenge is one of the biggest online math competitions for students from all around the world: Unleash your creativity, knowledge, and math skills to win awards and cash prizes worth over $700 USD – take this unique opportunity and participate today! The IYMC
Published: 2023-06-13 Type: Contest Deadline: September 16, 2023
Through this activity, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates and makes widely known the creativity of young members of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Participation encourages Indigenous and local community youth to convey an impactful message about their peoples,
Published: 2023-06-13 Type: Contest Deadline: July 2, 2023