554 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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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

Wild Atlantic Words Festival Short Story Competition, Ireland

1st Prize: €500 and a public reading of the winning story 2nd Prize: €250Opportunity to be published or featured in a podcast in collaboration with Bridge St and Mayo Books Press Recognition by renowned judge and award-winning author Eimear McBride... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Thursday, 31st July 2025 at 500 PM
  •  Ireland
  • $$  First Prize €500, Second Prize €250

DA Global Innovation Competition in USA

Financial awards of $5,000 and $1,500 for the top two winning proposals Opportunity to present at the prestigious Global Impact Conference 2025 Early Bird registration rate for selected presentersInternational recognition for all participantsEngage... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  31-Oct-2025
  •  United States

Global Impact Innovation Competition in USA

Financial support ranging from $500 to $5,000 depending on membership status and field of researchAccess to designated funds for astronomy and vision-related research Opportunity to gain practical experience and mentorship in scientific researchEnha... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  31-Oct-2025
  •  United States

Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition, Nigeria

Winner: NGN 300,000.00, internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co., and publication of the essay on Mondaq.First Runner-up: NGN 200,000.00 and an internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co.Second Runner-up: NGN 100,000.00 and an internship at Adeola Oyinlade & Co.4... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  21-Feb-2026
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Cash prizes and internships

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)

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

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)

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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

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