Competitions & Awards for Students

Browse 76 competitions, hackathons, and awards open to students worldwide.

UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards 2026 for Early-Career Researchers

UNESCO

UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards offer up to US$5,000 to early-career researchers for projects on ecosystems, natural resources, and biodiversity in biosphere reserves.

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Global

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UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB)

Grants up to $5,000 for young scientists conducting research in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves on conservation and sustainable development.

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GlobalAfrica+5

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UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards 2026

UNESCO MAB

UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards support young researchers globally with grants up to $5,000 for projects on ecosystems, natural resources, and biodiversity.

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Global

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UNDP “Youthس” Storytelling Challenge 2026 for Youth in Egypt

UNDP

A storytelling challenge for Egyptian youth to share climate change impacts and solutions through creative digital content, supported by UNDP.

Added last week

Africa

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ISME/IWA BioCluster Award 2026

International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) and International Water Association (IWA)

Recognizing exceptional interdisciplinary research in microbial ecology, water, and wastewater treatment, this award honors leaders and rising stars in the field.

Added last week

Global

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WFF Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) 2026

World Food Forum (WFF)

A global competition empowering young researchers to advance applied agrifood solutions with mentorship, funding, and a pitch opportunity at the World Food Forum.

Added 2 weeks ago

Global

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Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2026

Orange

A competition rewarding tech-driven entrepreneurial projects addressing social and environmental challenges in Africa and the Middle East with prizes up to €70,000.

Added 3 weeks ago

AfricaMiddle East

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FameLab Poland Scholarship 2026 | Win PLN 20,000 and Represent Poland Internationally

University of Silesia in Katowice (FameLab Poland)

FameLab Poland 2026 is a science communication competition offering a PLN 20,000 prize and a chance to represent Poland internationally for researchers.

Added 5 days ago

EuropeGlobal

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FameLab Poland Scholarship 2026

University of Silesia in Katowice

FameLab Poland 2026 is a science communication competition for researchers and students to present their work, win a PLN 20,000 prize, and gain international exposure.

Added 4 days ago

Europe

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UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education 2026

UNESCO

Annual UNESCO prize ($50,000 each) honoring contributions to girls' and women's education.

Global

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ESD Okayama Award 2026 for Organizations worldwide ($3,000 prize)

City of Okayama

The ESD Okayama Award 2026 recognizes outstanding global Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) initiatives with a $3,000 prize and a trip to Japan.

Added 4 weeks ago

Global

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ESD Okayama Award 2026

City of Okayama

Apply for the ESD Okayama Award 2026 to win $3,000 for your sustainable development project.

Global

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