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Call For Application: 2025 Hult Prize Challenge Program For Students

The Hult Prize challenges young people to solve the world’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship. Every year, one team receives USD 1M in funding to make their idea a reality.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  30-Nov-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

European Union Short Film Competition for Filmmakers 2024

The top winner will be announced after the screening to the six selected entries at the festivals.... more details

  •  Contest
  •  20-Nov-2025
  •  Europe
  • $$  Varies

Apply Now: Professor Ogundipe Innovative Challenge 2024

Gain real-world experience by tackling challenges that matter. Elevate your profile, as POIC 3.0 promises to be a huge boost to your resume with your unique achievement. Expand your network by seizing the opportunity to connect with industry e... more details

  •  Contest
  •  20-Dec-2024
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

develoPPP Ventures 2024-2025 The Ideas Competition For Start-Ups

Non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000, with a potential second-phase top-up for successful ventures. The company must secure matching funds equal to the non-dilutive capital from other investors. Funding is to be used in the target country where... more details

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

Call for Applications: Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2024

Cash Prizes: Top three startups receive ?25 million, ?20 million, and ?15 million respectively; all other finalists receive ?2.5 million. Investor Access and Mentorship: Connect with investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts, opening doors fo... more details

  •  Contest
  •  15-Nov-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Dell Technologies 2025 STEM Aspire - Female Mentoring Program

Opportunity to work with a mentor and engage in frequent 1-to-1 meetings whereby you can further enhance your understanding of the IT industry and gain insight into your mentor’s career/role and work on your own career aspirations.  ? ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Jan-2025
  •  Netherlands
  • $$  Varies

2025 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition

Access to the KPMG mentorship programme Access to the investors' deals Branding and visibility of your startup Investor matching Access to our community engagements  ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Cisco/Global Citizen Prize 2025 Youth Leadership Award

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully to global problem solving. The award includes a US$250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contri... more details

  •  Contest
  •  18-Dec-2024
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2025 International Schools Essay and Debate Competition

Our overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 plus £500 for their school, with one Runner Up will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £500 plus £250 for their school (cash priz... more details

  •  Contest
  •  03-Mar-2025
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Nigerian Army 2025 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Literary Essay Competitions For Young Nigerians

The winners of the COAS Literary Competitions 2025, will be issued with appropriate certificates and cash prizes as follows: COAS Essay Competition. Primary Schools: Ages 5 – 11 Years. 1st Position – N250,000.00 2nd Position – N100... more details

  •  Contest
  •  25-Mar-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  N1,000,000.00

Apply Now: Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024

Participating in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition offers numerous exclusive benefits designed to propel your startup to new heights. Pitch to Influential Leaders: Deliver your pitch live in front of top industry leaders and investors, offering un... more details

  •  Contest
  •  Not Specified
  •  Africa
  • $$  $1,000,000

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AUDA-NEPAD 2024 Africa Skills Revolution Competition

Winners will receive USD 1,500, which can be used to enhance their skills, advance their careers, or support their entrepreneurial ventures. In your submission, tell us how you plan to use the prize money and how it will help you achieve your ambiti... more details

  •  Contest
  •  26-Sep-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  $1,500

New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2024 For Media Writers

The Chris Meade Memorial UK New Media Writing Prize: £1000 donated by if:book UK/Chris Meade, where the winner may also be a student, i.e., satisfies point d. of clause 7. The Student Award: One year’s membership to W... more details

  •  Contest
  •  01-Feb-2025
  •  United Kingdom
  • $$  Varies

Some of these scholarships are fully or partially funded while some may have very specific benefits like tuition and accomodation fees coverage, different allowances, or travel and insurance coverages for local and international students. These college scholarships, internships, coops, grants and bursaries can be for both detached or degree-bound like postgraduates and undergraduates, for Bachelors Degree, Masters, PhD, Fellowship or can be based on merit or have competitive schemes like contests or incentives, etc. Scholarships are usually funded by governments, foundations, universities, colleges, non-government organizations (NGOs) or private sponsors.

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