573 Scholarship Essay Contests and Rewarding Competitions

Competitions and Essay Contests

We present a number of new fresh scholarship essay contests and creative competitions available if you like challenging tasks with rewards or you consider yourself to be a decent writer. Scholarships help provide financial relief to individuals who are unable to pay for their colleges and universities. If college seems unaffordable right now, below is a list of scholarship essay opportunities and rewarding competitions that are worth trying.

For the essay scholarships students are getting an opportunity to stand out based on their writing. You are evaluated by how you put your thoughts on paper and not on your GPA or community service. The essay competition represents an opportunity for creative students, those with good ideas and those capable of in depth research to stand out.

For the creative rewarding competitions you may need to show some of your outstanding skills in different areas of life such as sports, programming, arts, math, natural and special sciences. If you feel confident on any competitions presented here, do not hesitate to try them out!

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NNPC/Seplat Pearls Quiz Competition 2026

Open to all secondary schools in Delta, Edo and Imo States.Check also: How To Write a Winning Scholarship Essay (Upcoming Webinar) Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)... more details

  •  Contest
  •  13-Mar-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Universal Postal Union International Letter-Writing Competition 2026

Only young participants from 9 to 15 years (inclusive) may take part in the annual competition. To be eligible, participants must be 15 years old or younger on the submission deadline of 5 May 2026. This includes participants who turn 16 on that... more details

  •  Contest
  •  05-May-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026

You are eligible to enter the competition if you are 18 years or younger  National or resident of a Commonwealth country or territory. Entries must not include the entrant’s personal details (e.g., name, age, school, etc.). This inf... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Apr-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

KPMG Competition for Female Founders in Africa 2026

Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held Must be female-owned  Have been active in operation for at least one year Be either a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business Not be maj... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

National Essay Competition (NEC) 2026

The competition is open to Nigerians aged 20 to 35 Persons with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Law School Scholarship Contest in United States

A $1,000 scholarship award applied toward law school tuitionRecognition for commitment to community impact and the legal professionFinancial support to help reduce the cost of legal education.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Jul-2026
  •  United States
  • $$  USD $1,000 toward law school tuition

Youth Against Violent Extremism (YAVE) Digital Contest 2025

How to Participate: This competition seeks to harness the power of creativity to foster community resilience, social cohesion, and positive narratives. Participants are invited to submit works across seven categories: ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Literary Competitions for Young Nigerians 2026

GENERAL ENTRY GUIDELINES All entries for the COAS Literary Competitions 2026 will be guided by the following guidelines: Application forms for primary, secondary and undergraduates must be completed online, printed, duly endorsed and stamped... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Mar-2026
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

First Year’s Tuition Free Contest at University of New Brunswick 2026

The prize has an approximate retail value of $9,539 to $12,972, depending on the program. One secondary prize will be available, consisting of a MacBook Air or iPad Pro (256 GB). Approximate retail value of eac... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  01-Jun-2026
  •  Canada
  • $$  Varies

KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition 2025

National and Global Exposure Raise awareness of your innovation and your business by showcasing it on a prestigious platform to a national and global audience of industry experts, investors, potential partners and customers. Increase your company&... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Wild Atlantic Words Festival Short Story Competition, Ireland

1st Prize: €500 and a public reading of the winning story 2nd Prize: €250Opportunity to be published or featured in a podcast in collaboration with Bridge St and Mayo Books Press Recognition by renowned judge and award-winning author Eimear McBride... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 500 PM
  •  Ireland
  • $$  First Prize €500, Second Prize €250

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LAHP Open Studentship Competition in UK

Open awards are funded for up to three years full-time (or part-time equivalent), with the opportunity to apply for a funded extension based on research needs, after enrolment.... more details

  •  PhD
  •  Not Specified
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Full studentship covering tuition fees (Home rate) and stipend (living allowance)

2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

Access to the KPMG mentorship programme Access to the investors' deals Branding and visibility of your startup Investor matching Access to our community engagements  ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

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