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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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CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 week from now

The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE? We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible. Submissions are now open through Augus...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)
EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)

Farmani Group / European Product Design Award

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

2 weeks from now

The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.

Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)

Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association (YEFA)

Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

5 days ago

Registration for Step 1 closes on June 29. However, participants may still register until July 29, before the midterm, after the first round of trading has concluded. YSIC is a global, ESG-focused portfolio management c...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Compete for cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200, plus recommendation letters and SCISS Elite Summer Program benefits valued at $5,500 for the top three teams.

Student Video Contest
Student Video Contest

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Deadline

Aug 01, 2026

1 day ago

Her Colorado: Stories Across 8 Regions invites Colorado students from 6th grade through their last year of undergraduate study to create a 2–5-minute original video honoring a CWHF inductee from one of Colorado's 8 regio...

North America High school Students Bachelor Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Grand Prize $1,000, Runner-Up $500, Third Place $250

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