490 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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Harvard Business School (HBS) 2024 Startup Pitch Competition

Winner: $20,000 Runner up: $5,000 Crowd favorite: $2,500... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  $22,500

2024 Agroye My 500k Agribusiness Idea Competition

The prizes for the competition are as follows: 1st Place – ?500,000 2nd Place – ?300,000 3rd Place – ?200,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) 2024 Annual National Undergraduate Oil & Gas Essay Competition

Prizes for the NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition include: 1st Place: N1,000,000. 2nd Place: N700,000. 3rd Place: N500,000. The top 10 National Finalists will each receive a laptop. The winning essay will ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Rector Cares Foundation 2024 Essay Competition

Open to students currently in SS1 or SS2. Students must be enrolled in a recognized secondary school in Lagos. ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

The Africa Skills Revolution Competition

Winners will receive a USD 1,500 award, which can be used to enhance their skills, advance their career, or support entrepreneurial ventures. Some winners may also have the opportunity to attend WorldSkills Africa 2025, showcasing their progress. Add... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Africa
  • $$  USD 1,500

CIFOR-ICRAF Photo Competition 2024

1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $400 3rd Prize: $300 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

UN 2024 Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Logo Competition

The winner will be announced at the end of the year. The winner will be contacted before the announcement. The winner will receive: An all-expenses paid trip to New York to participate in the 4th session of the Permanent Forum on People of African D... more details

  •  Contest
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Varies

International Labour Organization (ILO) 2024 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration

Four professional prizes (including one special prize dedicated to forced labour and trafficking in person) and one student prize will be awarded. Winners can choose between a cash prize of US$1,200 in the professional category and US$500 in the stud... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Orators Public Speaking Competition For Young Nigerians: Win N2,000,000 in Prizes

Mentoring and Coaching from highly successful international Orators and Coaches Receive top-notch training to expand your mind and improve your skills Win national awards and recognition to boost your career and transform your profile ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N2,000,000

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 2024-2025 Undergraduate Essay Competition For Nigerian Students

Awards and Recognition First Prize: NGN 1,000,000 and a certificate of recognition. Second Prize: NGN 750,000 and a certificate of recognition. Third Prize: NGN 500,000 and a certificate of recognition There will be consolation prizes for other top... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  NGN 1,000,000

Lawyard 2024 Adavize Alao Essay Competition on Privacy and Data

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in both categories. Lawyer Category Prizes First Place: N550,000. Second Place: N350,000. Third Place: N200,000. Student Category Prizes First Place: N350,000. Second Place: N250,000. Third Place: N1... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) 2024 World Maritime Day Essay Competition

Prizes & Awards 1st: N500,000 Education Grant plus a laptop & a plaque + Publication of the winning essay in NIMASA's magazine.The VOYAGE & the NIMASA website 2nd: N350,000 Education Grant plus a laptop & a plaque 3rd: N250,000 E... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N500,000

Love in Action Foundation 2024 Steve Ogah Essay Competition For Nigerian Undergraduates

Prize to be won: Full Undergraduate Scholarship till completion... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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