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.

UNESCO Science Club Challenge 2026 African Edition

Apply for the UNESCO Science Club Challenge 2026 African edition. African science clubs have until 30 April 2026 to submit projects for recognition, devices, certificates, and visibility on UNESCO platforms.
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NERC Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Secondary School Students

G Add us as a preferred source on Google » For the NERC Essay Competition, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ...
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Marianne Initiative 2026 for Human Rights Defenders Application Call

G Add us as a preferred source on Google » Marianne Initiative 2026 for human rights defenders. Apply below. When ...
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BRICS WBA Women’s Startups Contest 2026

Apply for the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2026, led by the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance. Women-led startups from eligible BRICS countries can gain visibility, networking opportunities, and a trip to India for finalists. Deadline: 15 May.
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SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2026 for Young Nigerians

Apply for the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2026. Nigerian children aged 9 to 16 can submit essays on technology and transport before 11:59 p.m., April 17, 2026.
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International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) 2026: Special Awards for teachers, schools, and student representatives

G Add us as a preferred source on Google » The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is a global challenge ...
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