Bennington College has a unique literary legacy, including twelve Pulitzer Prize winners, three U.S. poet laureates, four MacArthur Geniuses, countless New York Times bestsellers, and two of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. In celebration of this legacy, Bennington launched the
Published: 2023-10-18 Type: Contest Deadline: November 1, 2023
The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry is an annual prize awarded to ten poems written by an African poet. Established first as the Brunel International African Poetry Prize (BIAPP) in 2012 by British writer Bernardine Evaristo, who founded and managed the prize for ten years, the Evaristo Prize w
Published: 2023-10-13 Type: Contest Deadline: November 1, 2023
The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry is an annual prize awarded to ten poems written by an African poet. Established first as the Brunel International African Poetry Prize (BIAPP) in 2012 by British writer Bernardine Evaristo, who founded and managed the prize for ten years, the Evaristo Prize w
Published: 2023-10-13 Type: Contest Deadline: November 1, 2023
European Climate Pact Ambassadors inform, inspire and support climate policy and action in their communities and networks. To qualify as a Pact Ambassador, you must meet the requirements below. If you do not meet them, you are welcome to become a ‘Friend of the European Climate Pact’
Published: 2023-10-09 Type: Contest Deadline: October 15, 2023
Smallholder farmers face multiple risks daily, yet they produce one-third of the world’s food. Building their resilience is key to food security and the improvement of the livelihoods of these farming champions. After the success of PARM Art Challenge, the Platform for Agricultural Ri
Published: 2023-10-06 Type: Contest Deadline: November 18, 2023
Applications are now open for the Access ART X Prize. The Prize awards early-career artists from Africa and its Diaspora with opportunities to develop their practices, with the intention of setting them up for the highest levels of success on the global stage. Formerly open only to Nige
Published: 2023-09-30 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: October 18, 2023
Film Lab Africa is a pioneering accelerator initiative launched by the British Council, tailored to empower emerging filmmakers and TV producers in Nigeria. Our programme is meticulously designed to provide an all-encompassing framework of support and avenues for growth, fostering enhanced skills, e
Published: 2023-09-27 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Innovation Makers Challenge (IMC) is an initiative of the Technology and Telecommunication Working Group (TTSWG) aimed at empowering young innovators in the technology and telecommunication industry in Nigeria. The IMC includes an Innovators Challenge, where young innovators nationwide can showc
Published: 2023-09-22 Type: Contest Deadline: October 16, 2023
Mega Lifesciences is excited to announce the 2023 Mega Impact-A-Thon. This competition calls for entries for the first-ever award celebrating community impact in healthcare. It is open to all pharmacists dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their communities through digital and/or ph
Published: 2023-09-22 Type: Contest Deadline: September 22, 2023
Yiaga Africa announces the call for applications for the Turn-Up Democracy Challenge 1.0. The challenge invites young people to submit creative ideas on how to work with policymakers to solve a social problem in their community or innovative ways to promote social cohesion. The Turn Up Democracy
Published: 2023-09-22 Type: Contest Deadline: October 6, 2023
The Global Photo Contest is a chance for you to give voice to nature by sharing what you see with others around the world. Join a community of photographers who are passionate about the environment, showcase your work to industry experts, and win great prizes. Categories A single category must
Published: 2023-09-19 Type: Contest Deadline: September 29, 2023
The New Venture Competition (NVC), a conference highlight, is a pitch competition for early-stage ventures, designed to showcase a new generation of innovators. Participants will get a chance to win up to $30,000 in non-equity financing and network with top founders and investors from across Afri
Published: 2023-09-19 Type: Contest Deadline: September 24, 2023
The Nigerian Communications Commission as part of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025 captures the need to encourage the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. Pursuant to the
Published: 2023-09-19 Type: Contest Deadline: September 22, 2023
Access City Award 2024: applications are open This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. The 2024 Access City Award is organised by the European Commission in partnership with the European Disa
Published: 2023-09-15 Type: Contest Study in: Deadline: September 18, 2023
The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria an
Published: 2023-09-15 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: October 20, 2023
The competition is open to any African student currently enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate program at any accredited university worldwide. They are invited to write on the topic: Pathways to Protecting Free Speech in Africa: Opportunities for New Approaches to an Old Problem. Af
Published: 2023-09-07 Type: Contest Deadline: October 31, 2023
If you are a woman entrepreneur, and your project has improved the lives of a large number of people, then don’t delay, submit an application today! The Aurora Tech Award is an annual prize for women founders of IT startups whose projects have had the most profound impac
Published: 2023-09-06 Type: Contest Deadline: December 1, 2023
The Royal Entomological Society has launched the bug photography competition to encourage understanding and engagement in the science, natural history, and conservation of insects. There are three competition categories: 18 and over (with themes of Insect behaviour
Published: 2023-09-06 Type: Contest Deadline: October 31, 2023
Lex:lead is a group of international lawyers and friends who support economic development focusing on the world’s least developed countries. They offer an annual essay competition on topics of law and development to students from eligible countries. In 2015 they also started placing their s
Published: 2023-09-06 Type: Contest Deadline: October 31, 2023
MTN Nigeria is once again rolling out the red carpet for the country’s young linguistic talents. Targeting primary and secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15, the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition aims to advance English proficiency while offering an array of incredible
Published: 2023-09-05 Type: Contest Deadline: Not Specified