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Arts and photography competitions give students a platform to develop their creative voice and gain recognition beyond the classroom. Whether you work in fine art, documentary photography, digital illustration or experimental media, these competitions connect you with professional juries, exhibition opportunities and cash awards. Many are sponsored by galleries, cultural institutions and international foundations actively seeking new talent at bachelor, master and open levels. Building a competition portfolio early accelerates gallery representation, grant applications and creative career development.
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Arts/Photography
by Lucid Mourning
That poem in your Notes app could win $60. Lucid Mourning Writing Challenge #1 invites a poem, short story, reflection or experimental piece on any topic, in any style, in 300 words or fewer (excluding the title)....
North America · Open to everyone
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
in 1 week
Prize · Cash Prize
US$60 first, US$25 second, US$15 third; US$100 total. Three winners offered publication with consent.
Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Natural sciences, Health, Social sciences
by Radicepura Garden Festival
The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
in 1 week
Prize · Other award
The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park
Arts/Photography, Natural sciences
by The Nature Photography Contest
Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
in 3 weeks
Prize · Cash Prize
€2000 in cash prizes and others
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program
Arts/Photography
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
The New York Photography Awards program honors, recognizes, and promotes outstanding photographers worldwide, who share their vision with the world, through the lenses that portray the beauty of immutable reality, along...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes up to $7,600 with Certificates, Trophies and Promotional Materials/Tools
Arts/Photography, Design, Natural sciences
by Anthology Magazine
Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
Arts/Photography
by Creo
The student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards provides a platform for photography students worldwide. Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual bo...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Jan 12, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Other award
top Sony Digital Imaging equipment
Arts/Photography, Design, Fashion
by International Awards Associate
Beyond the Runway. Recognising Excellence Across the Global Fashion Industry. Fashion today influences far more than what people wear. The French Fashion Awards is an international competition celebrating outstanding...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone
Deadline
Jan 21, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
Certificate, Eligibility to Purchase Statuette
Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Deadline
Jan 21, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Mixed/Other
Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials
Arts/Photography, Business, Education, Law, Social sciences
by Crimson Education
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) 2027 gives students aged 10–18 a global stage for their ideas. Since 2021, more than 29,000 students from 140+ countries have taken part, making it one of the world’s...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
in 3 months
Prize · Mixed/Other
Up to US$8,000 in e-gift cards, up to US$8,000 in Crimson credits, and a free place on The Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course.
Arts/Photography, Design
by AItoNFT | ChainAI Networks GmbH
Join the AItoNFT Founding Creator Challenge. AItoNFT is a new NFT marketplace and launchpad where artists and digital creators can publish their work, offer it for sale and connect with collectors. Join us at this...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Feb 28, 2027
in 4 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
Founding Creator badge; up to 3 jury awards of 3,000 non-cash, non-transferable AI-Credits each for AItoNFT services. Blockchain fees are not covered.
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Families4Families
The Exceptional Changemaker Award recognizes students who help expand Families4Families’ impact by connecting us with new student-led service clubs. Students have the opportunity to earn $2,500 or $1,000 in educational f...
North America · High school Students, Bachelor
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
in 4 months
Prize · Recognition/Award
The student whose referrals result in the most active new clubs will receive $2,500 in educational funding, and the runner-up will receive $1,000.
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