395 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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SDG Lab/Rethinking Economics Beyond GDP Essay Competition 2024

Ten winning essays will be selected to be included in a compilation to be published by the SDG Lab and Rethinking Economics. In addition, the authors of the top five essays will have travel and accommodation costs covered up to €1,300 to partic... more details

  •  Contest
  •  06-Mar-2024
  •  Switzerland
  • $$  €1,300

World Bank Group Youth Summit Pitch Competition 2024

Individuals/teams shortlisted in Stage 2 will receive feedback on their pitch deck. They may be asked to submit further information or refine their pitch deck. Shortlisted candidates will also be invited for a virtual interview with a panel of techn... more details

  •  Contest
  •  01-Mar-2024
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy National Girls in ICT Competition 2024

By participating, you will: Develop skills and hone your technical abilities in coding, programming, web development, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Gain Recognition and receive support from government agencies, educational institutions, and ind... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  18-Feb-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2024

Massive Prize Pool: Over USD 11 million 7 x First Prize: 300,000 USD (2 Million RMB] 21 x Second Prize: 150,000 USD [1 Million RMB] 42 x Third Prize: 75,000 USD [500,000 RMB] 70 x Additional Winning Prize: 30,000 USD [200,000 RMB] In addition to th... more details

  •  Contest
  •  01-Feb-2024
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  $11,000,000

CERF Scholarship Competition in UK

The CERF scholarship offers not only financial support but also unique opportunities for academic and professional growth. Scholars are expected to report on their research progress, actively engage with CERF through seminars and meetings, and occasi... more details

  •  PhD
  •  09-Feb-2024
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Full funding for up to 3 years, covering university fees and a maintenance stipend of £22,000 for 2024-2025 (subject to review)

FMN Prize for Innovation Initiative Competition For Students And SMEs 2024

The 3rd season of the FMN – PFI will focus on discovering innovators within the food and agro-allied sector that are actively and innovatively driving the attainment of food self-sufficiency in Nigeria.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  15-Feb-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N5,000,000 N3,000,000 N2,000,000

International Master’s Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition in Italy and Spain

Successful recipients of the scholarship will receive coverage for 50% of the tuition fees for the 2024/25 Master’s Programs and Master of Arts Courses. This initiative is an excellent opportunity for aspiring individuals to enhance their skills and ... more details

  •  Master, Contest
  •  29-Jan-2024
  •  Italy
  • $$  50% off on tuition fees

Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2024

1st prize: $5,000 2nd prize: $3,000 3rd prize: $1,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  12-Feb-2024
  •  Africa
  • $$  $5,000

Fisayo Soyombo Essay Contest 2024

First Place: N250,000 Second Place: N150,000 Third Place: N100,000 ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  31-Jan-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Rice University Business Plan Graduate-level Student Startup Competition 2024

Each of the 42 startups will walk away from the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition with at least $950 in prizes, no matter how you place in the competition. We have prizes ranging from no-equity, cash, investment prizes from active investors, invita... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Jan-2024
  •  United States
  • $$  Varies

EIT Food Competition For Fresh Ideas In Food Systems For Innovators 2024

There will be three prizes per mission – €1,000, €750 and €500. The three mission winners will face off for the EIT Food Champion prize of €2,000. At the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to win a cash... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Dec-2023
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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World Press Photo Contest for Photographers Worldwide 2024 (5,000 Euros cash prize)

Entering the World Press Photo Contest is free and open to all professional photographers working in the field of photojournalism and/or documentary photography. As a winner, your work will be: Included in our annual traveling exhibition seen by ove... more details

  •  Contest
  •  11-Jan-2024
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

SHRMLabs BWCC Startup Track Competition 2024 ($50,000)

Exposure throughout the competition in front of the largest HR network in the world, SHRM's 325,000+ members across 165 countries who impact the lives of 235 Million global workers and their families. An expenses paid trip for two (2) representa... more details

  •  Contest
  •  15-Jan-2024
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

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