551 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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World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit Competition

Finalists will have the chance to connect with experts engaged in global solution-solving in the impact space, including both public and private sector leaders across the social, environmental, and economic inclusion landscapes. They will also b... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Global Eon Essay Contest on The Precipice

Students will win prize money. There are ten prizes available, ranging from 15,000 USD to 2,000 USD.... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  15,000 USD top prize; 42,000 USD total prizes

Arts and Humanities Research Council WRoCAH Open Competition, UK

The University of York will select the students who will be provided a £15,609 stipend and a tuition fee for the PhD study undertaken.... more details

  •  PhD
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  £15,609

World Bank and Financial Times Blog Writing Contest

The winning entry will be published in the Financial Times (at its sole discretion) and the World Bank blog. Based on restrictions during the pandemic the World Bank will also find additional, virtual ways to honor the winner during 2022. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

SADC Secondary School Essay Competition, SADC Countries

The first prize winner receives US$1,500, second prize winner receives US$1,000 and the third prize winner receives US$750.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

SCALES Competition Law Scholars International Awards in UK

The selected students will be awarded a fee reduction worth £2,500 towards the payment of the tuition fee, subject to the academic programme undertaken at Strathclyde, LLM.... more details

  •  Master
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  £2,500

American University Human Rights Essay - Fully-funded to Washington D.C. USA

A full scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C* Housing at the university dorms Per diem ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  United States
  • $$  Varies

WJP 2022 World Justice Challenge Competition

Cash awards of $20,000 USD will go to five initiatives that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress and replication/scaling. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  $20,000 prize

World Press Global Photo Contest 2022 for Professional photographers

As a winner, your work will be: Included in an annual travelling exhibition shown around the world in over 80 cities. Published on the Wold Press Photo website and social platforms with over 2 million followers. Included in their yearbook. Yo... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Asido Foundation Memorial Essay Competition, Nigeria

1st Place: N200,000 2nd Place: N150,000 3rd Place: N100,000 Top 15 entries will be presented with awards of excellence. ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Decagon Content Writing and Editing Competition, Nigeria

The Competition will have a winner and two (2) Runners-up, with the winner getting a N500,000 cash prize. First prize: N500,000 1st Runner-up: N250,000 2nd Runner-up: N150,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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Car HP Essay Scholarship, USA

Car HP will provide the award amount of $1000 for applicants in the USA for the academic year 2022-2023.... more details

  •  Bachelor, Master
  •  United States
  • $$  $1000

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund JUMPSTARTER Contest Worldwide

Pitch top investors & corporates Gain brand recognition & media exposure Network with top corporates and investors Connect with Alibab Digital Ecosystem Access Mentorship & Training Sponsored travel to Kong Kong for final pitch wi... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Hong Kong
  • $$  Varies

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