Competitions/Awards

Looking for global competitions for students?

Application opens for online competitions for students with prizes in cash and kind every year.

You’ll find cooking, poetry, essay competitions in Nigeria, Ghana and other African and developing countries

Here you find competitions, prizes, and awards on essay, video and other competitions open for Young Africans.

Flour Mills of Nigeria Innovation Prize 2026 (FMN Prize for Innovation 5.0)

Flour Mills of Nigeria Innovation Prize 2026 is a national competition organized by Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) to ...
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Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation 2026

Explore the Innovate for Impact Challenge by the World Food Prize Foundation. This opportunity focuses on advancing agricultural technology. Find out about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
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World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026: Future Works – Pitch Competition for Young Innovators

Apply for the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 Pitch Competition. Open to youth aged 18–35 from World Bank Group member countries. Deadline: March 11, 2026.
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UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture 2026

The UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture honors individuals, groups, or institutions for exceptional contributions to the promotion of Arab art and culture and intercultural dialogue. The award includes a monetary prize and global recognition.
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Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA) Online Leadership Program 2026 for Young African Leaders

The RLC-SA empowers young leaders from Southern Africa through a seven-week online program in business, civic leadership, and public management. Open to citizens from 14 Southern African countries, the program offers training, mentorship, networking, and access to grants.
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Ayn Rand Essay Competition (Win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes)

Passionate and talented writers are called to apply for the Ayn Rand Essay Competition. Apply Below: When is the Application ...
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