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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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STREAM Minds - Inter-school STEAM Championship 2026
STREAM Minds - Inter-school STEAM Championship 2026

Rapid Future Technology Pvt Ltd

Deadline

Oct 08, 2026

1 day from now

STREAM Minds 2026 is an inter-school STEAM, robotics, and innovation championship designed for students from Grades 3–12. It provides a platform for students to explore their interests, showcase their talents, and develo...

Asia High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Prizes worth ₹200,000

Wribate Open 2026
Wribate Open 2026

innoRize

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

1 week from now

Wribate Open 2026 – International Written Debate Championship is a global online debating competition where students compete through research, reasoning, evidence and persuasive writing rather than speed, volume or stage...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $1,000 Prize Pool + Global Recognition

Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition
Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition

Harvard Student Agencies

Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

1 week from now

The cheapest components in Apple’s devices - storage and RAM - have suddenly become the most expensive. Should they raise prices and add value, quietly cut hardware quality to save margins, or absorb the cost to keep use...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Six awards totalling over $13,600 in cash and Ladder Internships scholarships. Every student who submits receives a certificate.

Development of Korea-UK Relations Essay&Video Competition
Development of Korea-UK Relations Essay&Video Competition

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK

Deadline

Nov 06, 2026

4 weeks from now

What will the next chapter of Korea-UK relations look like? We want to hear your ideas for a better future that Korea and the UK can build together! Go beyond the familiar and share your own perspectives on new opportu...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy watch, Galaxy Buds

Global Sustainability Challenge
Global Sustainability Challenge

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

1 month from now

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 Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program

Global Innovation Challenge
Global Innovation Challenge

Build Learning

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

1 month from now

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 Prize: Cash

Prize summary: USD $1,500 Seed Award from the Global Builder's Seed Fund

Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"
Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2026-2027 “Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity"

Stanford Center on Longevity

Deadline

Dec 01, 2026

1 month from now

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 Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 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

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