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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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

AHF Ogun State Essay Competition 2025

Must be a Nigerian Senior (Private/Public) Secondary school student in Ogun State. (SS1-SS3) Applicants must attach a scanned copy of their means of identification and Passport Photographs to the Essay. Applicants must upload a typed essay (no... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Epron IEWD Essay Competition 2025

It is open to Junior and Senior Secondary School students (JSS 1-3 and SSS 1-3). Essays must be original and written in English. Each student is permitted to submit only one essay. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Super Essay Competition for Young Nigerian Student 2025

Students between the age of 11–15 years ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  21-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Integrity Nigeria Art4Integrity Competition 2025

To enter Art4Integrity, you must: Be Nigerian, living in Nigeria Be between 18 and 35 years old as of the competition deadline Individual and group entries welcome For visual artists, submit up to 3 pieces of work ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  18-Sep-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Canadian Government Insight Grants: October 2025 Competition

Insight Grants are valued at up to $500,000 over two to five years. A minimum request of $10,000 is required in at least one of the years. A maximum of $125,000 is available in a single year.... more details

  •  Fellowship, Grant
  •  01-Oct-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $500,000

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Melton Foundation Africa Global Citizenship Video Essay Competition 2025

Young African aged 18-30 (as of September 30, 2025).  Applicant must reside in and be originally from any African country.  Submissions must be individual. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  14-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025

Applicant must be studying in any Nigerian University ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  31-Aug-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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