579 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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Global Berkeley Prize Design Excellence Undergraduate Essay Competition

Open to all current full-time registered students in an undergraduate architecture degree program or undergraduates majoring in architecture in accredited schools of architecture worldwide. Diploma in Architecture students who have not yet complete... more details

  •  Diploma, Bachelor, Contest
  •  Open
  •  Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
  • $$  25,000 USD

African Youth Networks Movement (AYNM) Contest

The top 20 selected submission will be: Featured prominently in the publication. Be a part of a fast-growing community of youth leaders featured in our publication. Get access to media amplification and profiling. Get updates on a wide range of... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  september 30th
  •  Africa
  • $$  Top 4 selections receive $500

African Development Bank - AgriPitch Competition

Shortlisted businesses will participate in a virtual AgriPitch Competition from November 16-20, where winners will be chosen based on different categories under consideration. The African Development Bank will award shortlisted businesses between U... more details

  •  Course, Grant, Contest
  •  23 october
  •  Africa
  • $$  US$10,000 - US$40,000

D-Prize $20,000 Competition 2020 for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Up to $20,000 USD will be awarded to selected applicants to launch a pilot version of their new organization in any region where extreme poverty exists.... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  october 18th
  •  Africa
  • $$  Up to $20,000 USD

UNESCO Abuja National Art Competition 2020-2021

Twenty (20) finalists of each artwork categories (painting and poetry) will be shortlisted for public voting, to identify the top 10. Top 1: Laptop + Winning Certificate Top 2-3: Smart Phone + Winning Certificate Top 4-10: Mystery... more details

  •  Course, Contest
  •  30th of september
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Various prizes

EMI Essay Competition for Undergraduate Students 2020

Excellent Minds Essay Competition Prizes. First Prize: A Laptop + Certificate of Accomplishment Second Prize: A Tablet + Certificate of Accomplishment Third Prize: A Printer + Certificate of Accomplishment ... more details

  •  Course, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  open
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Laptop, Tablet, Printer

Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions, 2020

The Australian Government has announced a total of $7.23 million per year in ongoing funding for the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme. For this grant opportunity, up to $1.6 million is available each year. $1 million per year... more details

  •  Course, Grant, Contest
  •  Applications will close when the funding for the year runs out.
  •  Australia
  • $$  $1,000 to $20,000

Absa L’Atelier Competition for Artists 2026

The competition is open to all artists who are not younger than 21 and not older than 40 on 31 March 2026. In the case of art students, only final-year students who meet the age requirements may participate. All prize winners will be required to... more details

  •  Contest
  •  12-May-2026
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Nelson Mandela Essay Competition 2026

Open to citizens of African countries Joint submissions by two eligible authors are accepted Check also: Devosta Microsoft 365 Scholarship Training Program 2026... more details

  •  Contest
  •  14-Jun-2026
  •  Zambia
  • $$  Varies

Africa Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition for Entrepreneurs 2026

Open to Candidates from all 54 African Countries. Entrepreneurs from all industries are eligible to apply. Entrepreneurs from all levels of society. Check also: Australia Government Scholarships Awards 2027... more details

  •  Contest
  •  28-Apr-2026
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition 2026

The second prize winner will get a five (5) year University Scholarship and Annual stipend worth N10,000,000 (Ten million Naira). Brand New Laptop. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  24-May-2026
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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CMO Annual Essay Competition 2026

This essay competition is an International Competition open to all. Participation is CMO does not charge you to participate in the competition. Every essay must include a contact address, phone number and email address of the writer. Each pa... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Mar-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

NNPC/Seplat Pearls Quiz Competition 2026

Open to all secondary schools in Delta, Edo and Imo States.Check also: How To Write a Winning Scholarship Essay (Upcoming Webinar) Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)... more details

  •  Contest
  •  13-Mar-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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