341 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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WABF 2023 New Venture Competition (Win up to $30,000)

Win up to $30,000 non-equity financing Gain Global exposure:Elevate your idea above the bustling forum chatter, gaining the leverage and momentum needed for a successful launch right from the start. Pitch your concept to those with the power ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  24-Sep-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Nature Conservancy 2023 Global Photo Contest

All award winners may receive mention on The Conservancy’s digital presences, as determined by The Conservancy in its sole discretion. In addition, The Conservancy, and where applicable its corporate award provider(s), will award the following ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  29-Sep-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

UBA Foundation 2023 National Essay Competition For Nigerian Secondary Students

A N5 million educational grant to any African university of their choosing is the first prize in the UBA National Essay Competition. The second- and third-place awards are, respectively, N3 million and N2.5 million in educational grants to African u... more details

  •  Contest
  •  20-Oct-2023
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

African Liberty 2023 Essay Competition ( Up to $1000 cash prize)

Winner: $500 cash prize First runner-up: $300 cash prize Second runner-up: $200 cash price Third and Fourth runners-up: $100 each. The top 5 entries will be published on African Liberty and Students For Liberty platforms. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Lex-led 2023 Annual Essay Competition for African Students (Up to 16 $500)

Up to 16 US$500 awards will be available. Awards are generally payable to the winner’s educational institution on his/her behalf and not to the winning student directly. Funds received may also be less any necessary bank conversion fees and/or... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Royal Entomological Society (RES) 2023 Photography Competition

The first prize winner in the 18 and over category will receive £750; the second prize winner will receive £500; the first prize winner in the under 18 category will receive £450; and the second prize winner in the under 18 categor... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

D-Prize 2023 Global Competition for Entrepreneurs (Up to $20,000)

The most promising teams will get up to $20,000 USD from D-Prize to start their new organizations wherever there is extreme poverty. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  15-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

MTN mPulse 2023 Spelling Bee Competition

The rewards for both students and teachers are extraordinary: For the Students First Prize: Winner’s trophy, N2.5 million scholarship grant, a laptop, a smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag. Second Prize: N1.5 million scholarship grant, a smart... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Pulitzer Center 2023 Local Letters for Global Change Writing Contest

We will select three first place winners, including one high school entry (grades 9-12), one middle school entry (grades 6-8), and one elementary entry (grades K-5). First place winners will receive: $100 to support global community engage... more details

  •  Contest
  •  12-Nov-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

University of Novi Sad 2023 World Biennial of Student Photography Contest

1st prize: €1,000 2nd prize: €600 3rd prize: €300 3 Honourable mentions Special prize awarded by non-government organization “Vojvodina OK” for the best student project in the national category ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  27-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2023-2024 Competition Award in Asia Pacific

Prizes are generally a combination of cash and business services and will vary by location. At the Global Finals, students compete for a total prize package of US$100,000in cash and first place receives US$50,000. Second place wil... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Undergraduates

Winners can look forward to impressive rewards: 1st Prize: N125,000 & 2 HRM books 2nd Prize: N100,000 & 2 HRM books 3rd Prize: N75,000 & 2 HRM books Additional Perks include: A pathway to an expansive network of employers. Complimentar... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  29-Sep-2023
  •  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • $$  Varies

UN FAO 2023 International Year of Millets Photo Contest

The first prize winner of the photo contest will be invited to the official closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets in 2024. Travel expenses will be covered for the winner, according to FAO rules.  Winners will be announced on the... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Oct-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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