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Education competitions invite students to rethink pedagogy, develop learning tools and propose systemic reforms. NGOs, ministries of education and ed-tech companies sponsor challenges that seek fresh perspectives from people still inside the education system. Prizes include pilot funding, media coverage and partnerships with schools and universities globally. These competitions suit students in education, psychology, social work and related fields who want to demonstrate applied impact alongside theoretical knowledge.
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Tech & Engineering, Business, Education
by jpsi association
WIC is a team-based paper trading competition held every December for student investors worldwide. Competition design and a professional trading environment, supported by sponsors, address structural limitations in exi...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
in 4 days
Prize · Trip/Experience
Round-trip flights to Japan
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 week
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program
Education, Social sciences
by United Diplomats
United Diplomats presents the United Diplomats Global Assembly 2027 (UDGA 2027), a five-day Model United Nations (MUN) at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, 25–29 January 2027. Theme: Artificial I...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Scholarship
150 scholarships: 30 fully funded, 50 partially funded, 70 semi scholarships
Tech & Engineering, Business, Education, Social sciences
by Build Learning
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is a fully virtual business, entrepreneurship and social impact competition for high school students worldwide. Students will develop, test and pitch an original business, startup...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Cash
USD $1,500 Seed Award from the Global Builder's Seed Fund
Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Social sciences
by Stanford Center on Longevity
People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
in 2 weeks
Prize · Cash
Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD
Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health
by BeMyApp
The AI Builders Challenge – North America, sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild and organized by BeMyApp, is a free virtual hackathon inviting college and university students across the U.S. and Canada to build AI-powered soluti...
North America · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Dec 2, 2026
in 3 weeks
Prize · Cash Prize
$15,000 USD Total Prize Pool Grand Prize: $10,000 Second Place: $3,000 Best AI for Good Project: $1,000 Best Wildcard Solution: $1,000
Education, Social sciences
by Lumiere Education
The Junior Scholars Essay Contest is a free, international essay competition for students in grades 6 to 8. Six winners share more than $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships. Entries are reviewed double-blind by profes...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Dec 20, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Mixed/Other
Gold $300 + $2,890 scholarship; Silver $200 + $2,500; Bronze $100 + $2,000; over $11,000 total
Tech & Engineering, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Lumiere Education
The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Winners receive up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to do independent research with a PhD mentor. Top students are...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Dec 20, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Mixed/Other
Up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships + a dinner at Oxford University with 2 Nobel Laureates
Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences
by Immerse Education
A free global public speaking challenge for students aged 14-18. Record a one-minute video answering: "Fast forward to 100 years from now. What difference would excite you the most? Why?" Judges look for a clear idea...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
in 1 month
Prize · Scholarship
Winners receive full or partial scholarships to TED Summer School 2027 in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney or online.
Education, Social sciences
by Horizon Academic
The Horizon Academic Essay Prize invites high school students worldwide to engage with ideas shaping the future. The 2027 theme is “Back to the Future.” Free registration through 17 Jan 2027; late registration ($5) and s...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Jan 24, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Mixed/Other
Grand Visionary $1,000 cash + $6,950 scholarship; Grand Innovator $500 + $4,000; Grand Excellence $250 + $3,000
Arts/Photography, Education, Social sciences
by The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars, Crimson Rise
🌟 Calling All Young Writers! ✍️ Are you aged 10-18 and passionate about writing? 🌍The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition is your chance to shine on an international stage! 📚 Why Join HCGEC 2027? - St...
Global · High school Students, Open to everyone
Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
in 2 months
Prize · Cash Prize
Win cash prizes up to $1000, $1000 Crimson Mentorship Credit and Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course
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 2 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.
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