547 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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Science Case Study Competition Awards for Indian Students

The candidates selected will be awarded the following benefits:1st prize: Rs 1,00,000 gift card2nd prize: Rs 50,000 gift card3rd prize: Rs 25,000 gift card... more details

  •  Bachelor, Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Australia
  • $$  Rs 1,00,000

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

NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025

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

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

Caritas Nigeria Essay Competition 2025

Students in senior secondary schools across Nigeria Applicant essay should be original work, unpublished and free of plagiarism ... more details

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

University of Montreal Postsecondary Scholarship Competition in French as a Second Language

35 scholarships valued at $3,000 CAD each... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  05-Aug-2025
  •  Canada
  • $$  $3,000

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Future Leaders London Scholarships Competition in UK

1st Prize: 75% tuition fee scholarship2nd & 3rd Prize: 50% tuition fee scholarship eachWinners will be selected by a panel of academic and industry experts. Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be combined with other scholarships.... more details

  •  Master
  •  30-Aug-2025
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  1st Place 75% Tuition Fee | 2nd & 3rd Place 50% Tuition Fee

International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) 2025

Showcase your abilities and compete for cash prizes, certificates, and global recognition. The prizes are worth upwards of 1000 USD. Awards include: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Cash Prizes for each age category. National Awards for top perfo... more details

  •  Contest
  •  24-Aug-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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