474 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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2024 Government of Anambra State Battle4Solutions Competition

Prize Winner: ?5,000,0000 2nd Position: ?3,000,000 3rd Position: ?1,500,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  20-Nov-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2025 International Schools Essay and Debate Competition

Our overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 plus £500 for their school, with one Runner Up will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £500 plus £250 for their school (cash priz... more details

  •  Contest
  •  03-Mar-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

UBA Foundation 2024 National Essay Competition for Nigerian Students (7.5 Million Naira in Prizes)

Winner: N7,500,000 First runner-up: N5,000,000 Second runner-up: N3,500,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  08-Nov-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N7,500,000

Nigerian Army 2025 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Literary Essay Competitions For Young Nigerians

The winners of the COAS Literary Competitions 2025, will be issued with appropriate certificates and cash prizes as follows: COAS Essay Competition. Primary Schools: Ages 5 – 11 Years. 1st Position – N250,000.00 2nd Position – N100... more details

  •  Contest
  •  25-Mar-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N1,000,000.00

DYMF National Trumpet Competition in Hungary

Winners will be awarded valuable instruments to support their musical studies:Category 1 (High School students): Yamaha 4435II C-Bb TrumpetCategory 2 (Under 25 students): John Packer JP254SWS A-Bb Piccolo Trumpet... more details

  •  Course
  •  05-Oct-2025
  •  Hungary
  • $$  Yamaha 4435II C-Bb Trumpet (High School category), JP A-Bb Piccolo Trumpet (Under-25 category)

Apply Now: Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024

Participating in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition offers numerous exclusive benefits designed to propel your startup to new heights. Pitch to Influential Leaders: Deliver your pitch live in front of top industry leaders and investors, offering un... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  $1,000,000

AUDA-NEPAD 2024 Africa Skills Revolution Competition

Winners will receive USD 1,500, which can be used to enhance their skills, advance their careers, or support their entrepreneurial ventures. In your submission, tell us how you plan to use the prize money and how it will help you achieve your ambiti... more details

  •  Contest
  •  26-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  $1,500

Earth Prize Foundation 2024/2025 Environmental Sustainability Competition for students

Age: The Earth Prize is open to all students worldwide born between the years 2005 and 2011. Education Level: The Earth Prize is open to all students in the secondary education level and is not open to tertiary education students. Eligible... more details

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

MTN mPulse 2024 Spelling Bee Competition

1st Prize Student - 5million Naira scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone and mPulse goody bag. School - ICT Lab (10 Laptop), 10 MTN Hynetflex Teacher - N500,000 cash 2nd Prize Student - 2.5million Naira scholarship grant, 1 lapt... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

EU4Belarus Academic Scholarship Competition – SALT

Amount: From €5,580 to €18,600.Duration: 3 to 10 months.Internship or Research Period: December 16, 2024, to October 31, 2025.... more details

  •  Internship
  •  Open
  •  Belarus
  • $$  From €5,580 to €18,600

Sony World Organization 2024 Photography Awards Contest for Students & Professional Photographers Worldwide

Global exposure is given to not only to the overall winners, but also to shortlisted and commended photographers. Recognised photographers can receive: Exhibition at Somerset House, London Potential to be included in international exhibitions I... more details

  •  Contest
  •  10-Jan-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition 2024

The competition is an unrivaled platform to profile your business. The benefits are second to none if you take the opportunity to compete. National and Global Exposure: Raise awareness of your innovation and your business by showcasing it on a prest... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) 2024 My African Heritage Competition

A weekend trip to a World Heritage Site. The prize includes a round-trip flight ticket (in economy class), accommodation, meals paid for 2 nights.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

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