547 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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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

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

One Book Project College Writing Contest, United States

Eligible Countries: Open to students studying in the U.S. (check official rules for specific eligibility by institution)Acceptable Course or Subjects: The contest is open to students of any subject area, with essays reflecting on themes related to Wh... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  10-Oct-2025
  •  United States
  • $$  1st Place – $300; 2nd Place – $200; 3rd Place – $100

The Concept Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition 2025

Open to all students of medicine & surgery in Nigeria Medical colleges and university.  ... more details

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

Heirs Insurance Retirement Dream Competition (N5 million)

All applicants must be between 50-75 years old. All applicants must be Nigerian and reside in Nigeria. All applicants must have previously been in (or currently are in) paid employment. All applicants are required to join the Heirs Insurance... more details

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

OID Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025

Essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx) Language: English Word count: 1,000 to 1,500 words (excluding references/bibliography) Font: Times New Roman, Size 12 Line spacing: Double-spaced Include your full name... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  15-Oct-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

2025 Foundation Chambers Annual Essay Competition

Must be an Undergraduate  Must be studying Law in Nigeria Tertiary School... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  15-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom The 2025 Brandon Langhjelm Essay Contest 2025

First Place: $2,000 Second Place: $1,000 Third Place: $500 Winning essays may also be published by the Justice Centre. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  26-Oct-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $500 - $2,000

Energy Creates 2025 Full Tuition Scholarship Competition 2025

Up to $100,000 CAD in full-tuition support Covers tuition and mandatory fees for the duration of your program May include retroactive coverage of tuition if already enrolled (with proof of payment) Winners featured natio... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  17-Nov-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $100,000

Canadian Government Aid to Scholarly Journals Grant (September 2025 Competition)

Up to $42,400 per year (for emerging journals) Up to $52,000 per year (for established journals) ... more details

  •  Grant
  •  10-Sep-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $42,000 - $52,000

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North American Van Lines 2025 Logistics Scholarship Competition

Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident). Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field. Limit of one (1) entry... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  15-Dec-2025
  •  North America
  • $$  $1000

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

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