532 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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2025 Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Competition

The top three international prize-winners will receive a beautiful medal bearing their name, or a certificate (honourable mentions). If conditions permit, the UPU will arrange for the three prize-winners to attend a special awards ceremony in ho... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

2025 Consolidation Hallmark Insurance (CHI) Essay Competition for Nigerian Students

Winner N1,000,000 1st Runner-up N750,000 2nd Runner-up N500,000 The Top Three Finalists shall be announced at an Awards Ceremony to be graced by Parents/Guardians of the winners and a representative of their institutions. The event will be... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

2025 BBC World Service/British Council International Audio Drama Competition

Winners will receive a cash prize, be invited to attend an award ceremony in the UK in 2026, and to participate in the recording of their dramas for a world premiere on BBC World Service platforms. Flight and accommodation expenses are covered b... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Ireland
  • $$  Varies

Nigerian Army (NA) 2025 Chief Of Army Staff Essay Competition

The winners of the COAS Literary Competitions 2025, will be issued with appropriate certificates and cash prizes as follows: COAS Essay Competition. Ages 5 – 11 Years. (Primary) (1) 1st Position – N250,000.00 (2) 2nd Positi... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Africa Business Heroes (ABH) 2025 Prize Competition for African Entrepreneurs

Grant funds of up to $300 000 The Top 10 finalists share a prize pool of $1.5 million in grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. The winner takes home $300,000; The 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up take home $250,000 and $150,000 respectively. Al... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Apply Now: Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025

One Winner and Runner Up will be chosen from each category. Winners and Runners Up (accompanied by one adult/guardian) will be brought to London for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special Awards Ceremony. A number of... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Hong Kong
  • $$  Varies

2025 Boys Without Borders Chidera Anushiem Undergraduate Essay Competition

First place: N70,000. Second place: N50,000. Third place: N30,000. Top 10 participants: Mentorship and other rewards. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

2025 Sprinng Writing Fellowship Competition For Young Africans

In addition, all mentees will be provided weekly airtime and access to 1-year MasterClass membership as part of the program.... more details

  •  Fellowship
  •  Ghana
  • $$  Varies

ECOWAS 2025 African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI) Startup Competition

 A FARI Innovation Prize is awarded to the three (3) best Start-ups or Innovators or Inventors in the region by the ECOWAS Commission; This prize rewards the efforts of innovation and creativity of young companies in the region; The value... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

African Leadership Forum’s Youth Competition, Uganda

A grand prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winner, who will read their essay at the ALF Gala Dinner.Up to five winners will be selected and asked to create posters showcasing their ideas, which will be displayed at ALF 2025.Winners wi... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Uganda
  • $$  Up to $2,000 and travel sponsorship

UONGOZI Institute 2025 Youth Leadership Competition for African Students

Up to five winners will be selected. Winners will be asked to create posters to visually describe their ideas. The posters will be showcased at the ALF. Winners will receive their awards at a prize giving ceremony to be held during the ALF Gala ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

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2025 Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition

Three cash prizes and five categories of awards: Winner:  NGN 300,000.00 (+ Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co.) and Publication of Essay on Mondaq First Runner-up: NGN 200,000.00 (+ Internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co.) Second ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Flour Mills Nigeria 2025 Prize for Innovation Competition for MSMEs, Undergraduates & Postgraduates

Category 1: Successful candidates in this category will be invited to pitch their ideas in front of live judges who will award the winner the prize of N5 million. Category 2: Successful candidates in this category will win: N500,000 (1st... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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