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.

United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Competition 2025

Applications are open for the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Competition 2025. Apply Below:  When is ...
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New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2025 (£2,000 Prize)

The NMWP invites writers to explore the cutting-edge of new-media storytelling. Apply below: When is the Application Deadline: The application ...
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Walter Scott Prize For Historical Fiction 2024 For Writers Globally

Applications are open for the Walter Scott Prize For Historical Fiction 2024 For Young Writers globally, Apply Below:  When is ...
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CIFOR-ICRAF 2024 Photo Competition For Photographers Globally

The CIFOR-ICRAF 2024 Photo Competition is open to professional photographers, content creators and nature lovers who want to showcase the ...
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Israel – Dan David Prize Scholarships 2025 for International Doctoral Students

Each year the Dan David Prize awards scholarships of US$15,000 each to outstanding doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.  Application Deadline: ...
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How to Apply for the United Nations UNDP Essay Competition for Nigerians 2024

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites undergraduate students in Nigeria to participate in an essay competition as part of ...
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