562 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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Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions, 2020

The Australian Government has announced a total of $7.23 million per year in ongoing funding for the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme. For this grant opportunity, up to $1.6 million is available each year. $1 million per year... more details

  •  Course, Grant, Contest
  •  Applications will close when the funding for the year runs out.
  •  Australia
  • $$  $1,000 to $20,000

SOWEF Essay Competition for Secondary School Students 2025

Open only to SS3 students in Nigeria Essay must be original, written in English, 800–1,200 words Submissions must be typed and sent in Word format Check also: She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship 2025... more details

  •  Contest
  •  27-Oct-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

TAL-Tech Network Community Essay Competition 2025

Open to AI and Tech Enthusiasts ,whether you’re a student, professional, or innovator. FOLLOW TALNETWORK on every social media platform ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Oct-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

AHF Ogun State Essay Competition 2025

Must be a Nigerian Senior (Private/Public) Secondary school student in Ogun State. (SS1-SS3) Applicants must attach a scanned copy of their means of identification and Passport Photographs to the Essay. Applicants must upload a typed essay (no... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Epron IEWD Essay Competition 2025

It is open to Junior and Senior Secondary School students (JSS 1-3 and SSS 1-3). Essays must be original and written in English. Each student is permitted to submit only one essay. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2025 (How to Apply)

Be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student Complete the application form  Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed) Upload a copy of recent passport photograph Upload a scanned copy of Birth... more details

  •  Contest
  •  12-Oct-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Federal Government National Girls Leadership Essay Competition 2025

Must be a Young Nigerian Female between the age of 10 and 20 years.  ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  28-Oct-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Super Essay Competition for Young Nigerian Student 2025

Students between the age of 11–15 years ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  21-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Integrity Nigeria Art4Integrity Competition 2025

To enter Art4Integrity, you must: Be Nigerian, living in Nigeria Be between 18 and 35 years old as of the competition deadline Individual and group entries welcome For visual artists, submit up to 3 pieces of work ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  18-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Canadian Government Insight Grants: October 2025 Competition

Insight Grants are valued at up to $500,000 over two to five years. A minimum request of $10,000 is required in at least one of the years. A maximum of $125,000 is available in a single year.... more details

  •  Fellowship, Grant
  •  01-Oct-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $500,000

Indigenous Graduate Award Competition at University of Calgary 2025

Between $3,000 and $25,000 Paid the same term as the application ... more details

  •  Master, Fellowship
  •  15-Oct-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $3,000 - $25,000

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Melton Foundation Africa Global Citizenship Video Essay Competition 2025

Young African aged 18-30 (as of September 30, 2025).  Applicant must reside in and be originally from any African country.  Submissions must be individual. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  14-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025

Applicant must be studying in any Nigerian University ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  31-Aug-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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