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.

Call For Applications: Doc Society 2025 Climate Story Fund (Up to $125,000 Funding)

Apply for the 2025 Doc Society Climate Story Fund and get up to $125,000 to bring your climate-themed storytelling project ...
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Global investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) 2025 Global Shining Light Award ($2,500 Prize + Trip to Malaysia)

Applications are open for the 2025 Global Shining Light Award, recognizing investigative journalism done under the most challenging conditions. Apply ...
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Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge ($500,000 Grant)

The Citi Foundation’s 2025 Global Innovation Challenge offers $500,000 in funding to support innovative youth employability solutions in low-income communities. ...
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UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Essay Competition 2025 for Young Africans

UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Essay Competition 2025 for Young Africans. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 18th February 2025 Tell ...
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Nigeria LNG (NLNG) $10,000 Prize for Literary Criticism Award 2025

The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism is an annual award sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited to honor outstanding ...
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NLNG Nigeria Prize for Science Award 2025 (USD 100,000 Award)

Apply for the Nigeria Prize for Science 2025 and stand a chance to win $100,000 for groundbreaking innovations in ICT, ...
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