484 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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European Union Short Film Competition for Filmmakers 2024

The top winner will be announced after the screening to the six selected entries at the festivals.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  20-Nov-2025
  •  Europe
  • $$  Varies

LAHP Open Studentship Competition in UK

Open awards are funded for up to three years full-time (or part-time equivalent), with the opportunity to apply for a funded extension based on research needs, after enrolment.... more details

  •  PhD
  •  Not Specified
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Full studentship covering tuition fees (Home rate) and stipend (living allowance)

develoPPP Ventures 2024-2025 The Ideas Competition For Start-Ups

Non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000, with a potential second-phase top-up for successful ventures. The company must secure matching funds equal to the non-dilutive capital from other investors. Funding is to be used in the target country where... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Dec-2024
  •  United States
  • $$  Varies

Call for Applications: Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2024

Cash Prizes: Top three startups receive ?25 million, ?20 million, and ?15 million respectively; all other finalists receive ?2.5 million. Investor Access and Mentorship: Connect with investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts, opening doors fo... more details

  •  Contest
  •  15-Nov-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

Access to the KPMG mentorship programme Access to the investors' deals Branding and visibility of your startup Investor matching Access to our community engagements  ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  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

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

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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

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