557 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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ESRC Open Competition in UK

Full coverage of UK or Overseas tuition fees.A generous stipend to support living expenses during the course of study. Access to high-quality training and research opportunities through the SGSSS network.... more details

  •  PhD
  •  24-Nov-2025
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Full tuition fees (UK/Overseas) plus a generous stipend

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

First Year’s Tuition Free Contest at University of New Brunswick 2026

The prize has an approximate retail value of $9,539 to $12,972, depending on the program. One secondary prize will be available, consisting of a MacBook Air or iPad Pro (256 GB). Approximate retail value of eac... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  01-Jun-2026
  •  Canada
  • $$  Varies

2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

Open to all Nigerian youth between the ages of 20 and 35 years. Entries must be original works created by the applicant(s). Films must not exceed 3 minutes in length. Open to all Nigerian youth between the ages of 20 and 35 years. Entries ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  10-Nov-2025
  •  Europe
  • $$  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

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

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

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

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

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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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