Contest Scholarships for International Students 2025 - 2026


Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award 2025

Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award 2025

Nominations are open for the Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award 2025. This Public Impact Award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society.

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 15 May, 2025


Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2026 ($250,000 prize)

Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2026 ($250,000 prize)

Applications are open for the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement ($250,000 prize)

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 02 May, 2025


Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Winner receives $10,000; · publication through Graywolf Press in Fall 2025; · 15 copies of the book; and · A featured reading with the selected ...

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 08 May, 2025


Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2025 (£500,000 award)

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2025 (£500,000 award)

The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2026 is now accepting nominations. The QEPrize welcomes public nominations that honor engineering improvement from all sectors of the profession and a diverse range of nominators worldwide.

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 27 Jun, 2025


2025 Policy Challenge Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) For Young Nigerian Graduates

2025 Policy Challenge Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) For Young Nigerian Graduates

Are you searching for the Policy Challenge Future Pathways Development Initiative? This page contains the Policy Challenge Future Pathways Development Initiative application form, requirements, benefits, and application deadline. Apply now

28 April, 2025 Deadline: 19 May, 2025


New Commons Challenge 2025 for Global Changemakers ($100,000 in funding)

New Commons Challenge 2025 for Global Changemakers ($100,000 in funding)

Applications are open for the New Commons Challenge 2025. The New Commons Challenge is an initiative led by Microsoft and the Open Data Policy Lab, in partnership with DirectRelief, the Harvard Institutional Data Initiative, and UNESCO (international observer).

26 April, 2025 Deadline: 02 Jun, 2025


Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2025 (Up to $1 Million in Prizes)

Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2025 (Up to $1 Million in Prizes)

Applications are open for the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2025. Named in honor of Singapore's founding Prime Minister - who can be said to have developed the country's defining business plan in pitching Singapore into the global spotlight—it was one of the first international business plan competition platforms for the world's best and brightest next-gen innovators to solve global challenges.

26 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025


Pulitzer Center Photo Contest 2025: Climate Through Young Eyes ($1,000 prize)

Pulitzer Center Photo Contest 2025: Climate Through Young Eyes ($1,000 prize)

Applications for the Pulitzer Center Photo Contest 2025 are now open. The Pulitzer Center is thrilled to support AFRISOS African School of Storytelling and the Greenmanjaro Foundation in launching Climate Through Young Eyes, a photography competition designed to showcase the power of youth-led environmental action across Africa.

26 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025


Call for Application: ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition 2025

Call for Application: ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition 2025

Are you searching for the ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition 2025. This page contains the ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition application form, requirements, benefits, and application deadline. Apply now

26 April, 2025 Deadline: 19 May, 2025


Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists 2025 ($30,000 grand prize)

Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists 2025 ($30,000 grand prize)

Applications are open for the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists 2025. The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists was established in 2013. It is a global Prize aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers.

25 April, 2025 Deadline: 15 Jun, 2025


2025 Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador (FUCA) Program | How To Apply InternshipsTraining

2025 Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador (FUCA) Program | How To Apply InternshipsTraining

The Unilever Graduate Internship program is a paid opportunity that will recognize the top young talents around the country who have the passion to want more, do more, and contribute more to become great leaders with a positive impact.

This post will tell you all you need to know about the FUCA program and the stepwise procedure to successfully apply for it.


25 April, 2025 Deadline: 02 May, 2025


NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025 for Young Africans (up to N10,000,000 in prizes)

NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025 for Young Africans (up to N10,000,000 in prizes)

Applications are open for the NextGen Developers Hackathon 2025. The NextGen Developers Hackathon is a bold tech challenge for undergraduates and early-stage developers ready to tackle real-world problems using the power of blockchain, AI, and decentralized innovation.

24 April, 2025 Deadline: 09 Jun, 2025


International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2025 (win awards worth 1400 USD + telescopes signed by Nobel Prize laureates)

International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2025 (win awards worth 1400 USD + telescopes signed by Nobel Prize laureates)

Unleash your astronomy skills and expand your knowledge through diverse problems that explore the universe by entering the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition. This educational science competition is open to students from around the world!

22 April, 2025 Deadline: 04 Jul, 2025


Call for Nominations: Dr. M. lan Bowmer Award for Leadership in Social Accountability 2025 ($5,000 Award)

Call for Nominations: Dr. M. lan Bowmer Award for Leadership in Social Accountability 2025 ($5,000 Award)

The Medical Council of Canada invites nominations for the Dr. M. Ian Bowmer Award for Leadership in Social Accountability 2025. This award recognizes one medical student and one resident who have demonstrated leadership in social accountability within the schools of medicine in Canada.

22 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025


Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Annual Essay Competition 2025

Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Annual Essay Competition 2025

Apply for the Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Essay Competition. The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) hereby launches the ZNF Annual Essay Competition for the year 2025. In

21 April, 2025 Deadline: 13 May, 2025


Climate Launchpad green business ideas competition 2025 for young Entrepreneurs.

Climate Launchpad green business ideas competition 2025 for young Entrepreneurs.

Applications are now open for the 2025 ClimateLaunchpad green business ideas competition.

20 April, 2025 No deadline specified


Apply Now: Zeribe Nwosu Online Learning Scholarship Program 2025

Apply Now: Zeribe Nwosu Online Learning Scholarship Program 2025

Apply for the Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Online Learning Scholarship. It is not uncommon for women to experience a career break (e.g., for family reasons). Howeve...

19 April, 2025 Deadline: 15 May, 2025


Call for Applications: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty 2025

Call for Applications: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty 2025

Apply for the D-Prize Challenge. Applications are now open for the D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty 2025. The D-Prize award startup..

19 April, 2025 Deadline: 29 Jun, 2025


Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical Education 2025 ($5,000 prize)

Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical Education 2025 ($5,000 prize)

Applications are open for the Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical Education 2025. The Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical Education was named in recognition of Dr. Dauphinee's many years of service as the executive director and registrar. It is awarded annually to one medical student and one resident who have demonstrated excellence in medical education within the schools of medicine in Canada.

18 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025


Call for Nominations: Africa Food Prize 2025 ($100,000 prize)

Call for Nominations: Africa Food Prize 2025 ($100,000 prize)

Nominations are now open for the Africa Food Prize 2025. The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary women, men, and institutions from all over the world whose outstanding contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity that elevates all Africans.

17 April, 2025 Deadline: 27 Jun, 2025


Bubble Al Build Challenge 2025 ($15,000 in total prizes)

Bubble Al Build Challenge 2025 ($15,000 in total prizes)

You are invited to enter for the chance to win $5,000! Create and share apps built with Bubble's Al generator and stand a chance to win this amazing prize.

17 April, 2025 Deadline: 22 Apr, 2025


Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026 ($250,000 prize)

Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026 ($250,000 prize)

Applications are currently open for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026. By spotlighting their achievements, Sony hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology.

16 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 May, 2025


FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs

FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs

Are you an African entrepreneur working to disrupt the market with a bold idea that could help end poverty in our lifetime? FINCA Ventures is hosting the second annual Prize Competition to fund early-stage companies with visionary leaders looking to drive impact and innovation in climate-smart agriculture and fintech in Sub-Saharan Africa.

14 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Apr, 2025


The Heroes of Tomorrow: United Nations SDG Action Awards 2025 (Fully-Funded to Rome, Italy)

The Heroes of Tomorrow: United Nations SDG Action Awards 2025 (Fully-Funded to Rome, Italy)

Finalists are invited to the Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony, which unveils and celebrates the winners with music, art and inspiring messages from leaders from all backgrounds and regions of the world.

10 April, 2025 Deadline: 07 May, 2025


School Enterprise Challenge 2025 for Schools Worldwide

School Enterprise Challenge 2025 for Schools Worldwide

The School Enterprise Challenge is an international educational programme for primary and secondary schools that want to cultivate essential business and 21st century skills in students, while strengthening teachers' instructional approaches in entrepreneurship education. Join the challenge today!

10 April, 2025 No deadline specified


2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

Applications Open for the 7th Annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition—Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited to Drive Food Systems Transformation with a US$160,000 Prize Pool

10 April, 2025 Deadline: 10 Jun, 2025


THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025

THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2025 is a worldwide competition focused on driving sustainable agriculture innovation, open to startups from the Seed to Series A stage. It is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and selected winners will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions at the prestigious THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley.

09 April, 2025 Deadline: 25 May, 2025


NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge 2025

NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge 2025

Applications are open for the NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge 2025. The NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) seeks solutions to complex Earth science problems using transformative or unconventional computing technologies such as quantum computing, quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing, or in-memory computing.

08 April, 2025 Deadline: 25 Jul, 2025


WEMA Bank Hackaholics for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

WEMA Bank Hackaholics for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology

04 April, 2025 No deadline specified


2025/2026 National Debating Championship

2025/2026 National Debating Championship

The United Organization for Education and Sports Development, in partnership with the Maurice Akueme Foundation, presents the 12th edition of the National Debating Championship for Schools in Nigeria.

03 April, 2025 Deadline: 30 Sep, 2025



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