Competitions & Awards for Students

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

Richard J. Margolis Award 2026

Richard J. Margolis Award

The Richard J. Margolis Award supports emerging nonfiction journalists focused on social justice with recognition and a writing residency.

Added last week

North America

competition60 days left

Conversation Prize for Writers 2026

The Conversation

An annual writing competition for UK-based academics and researchers to turn their expertise into compelling longform stories for a wider audience.

Added last week

Europe

competition67 days left

Lenzing Group Young Scientist Award 2026

Lenzing Group

Award recognizing innovative fiber research with a €5,000 prize for young scientists.

Global

competition67 days left

Photography 4 Humanity/Fotografiska Global Prize 2026

Photography 4 Humanity, Fotografiska

A global photography competition inviting artists to explore the meaning of "HOME" in a changing world, with selected works exhibited at the UN.

Global

competition70 days left

Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists 2026

Science & SciLifeLab

A global prize for early-career scientists with a grand prize of $30,000 and opportunities for publication and networking.

Global

competition147 days left

Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026 for Postgraduate Students in Africa and Eligible CARICOM States ($45,000 Prize)

Afreximbank

Postgraduate students from Africa and CARICOM states can compete for up to $20,000 by submitting research on trade, finance, and sustainable development.

Added 4 days ago

AfricaLatin America

competition147 days left

Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026

Afreximbank

Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition for postgraduate students from Africa and the Caribbean, offering prizes up to $20,000 for research on trade, finance, and development.

Added 4 days ago

AfricaLatin America

competition162 days left

National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

USA Rice

A creative video competition for high school seniors with awards up to $5,000.

North America

competition259 days left

Volvo Environment Prize 2027

Volvo Environment Prize Foundation

Recognizing outstanding scientific achievements in environmental stewardship, the Volvo Environment Prize awards SEK 1.5 million for impactful research.

Added last week

Global

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Pitch by Deel Startup Competition 2026

Deel

Global startup pitch competition with $1M grand prize and regional $50K awards for pre-Seed to Series A startups.

GlobalMiddle East+3

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The World Water Day 2026 Youth Innovation Campaign

STEMi Makers Africa

This innovation campaign empowers African and MENA youth to design creative solutions for water challenges, offering mentorship, cash prizes, and global recognition.

Added last week

AfricaMiddle East

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Young Climate Prize 2026: Global Accelerator Empowering Under-25 Climate Innovators to Lead Real-World Climate Solutions

The World Around

A global accelerator and award program empowering climate innovators under 25 with mentorship and a platform to scale real-world climate solutions.

Added today

Global

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