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Social sciences competitions engage students in policy research, sociological analysis, economic modelling and applied anthropology. Think tanks, international organisations and government ministries run these challenges to generate evidence-based proposals on migration, inequality, urban development and governance. Prizes include conference presentations, publication in policy journals and funded research fellowships. For students in sociology, political science, economics, anthropology and geography, competition participation demonstrates that your academic work produces findings with practical relevance beyond the university.

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Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Natural sciences, Health, Social sciences

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

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

Education, Social sciences

Development of Korea-UK Relations Essay&Video Competition

by Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK

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

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

in 2 weeks

Prize · Other award

Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy watch, Galaxy Buds

Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Global Sustainability Challenge

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

Education, Social sciences

UDGA 2027: Fully Funded MUN at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok | 150 Scholarships for Youth

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 1 month

Prize · Scholarship

150 scholarships: 30 fully funded, 50 partially funded, 70 semi scholarships

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education, Social sciences

Global Innovation Challenge

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 1 month

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

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

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 1 month

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, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Lumiere Scholars Essay Award

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, Business, Education, Law, Social sciences

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition

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, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Families4Families Exceptional Changemaker Award

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.

Arts/Photography, Design, Fashion, Social sciences

JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS 2026/27

by Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation

With a total prize pool of NT$1.1 million, the JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS is now open for registration until September 30, 2026. We welcome creators from around the world to take part! ✧About the Awards Since its...

Global · Open to everyone

Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

in 6 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

NT$1.1 million

Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Mathematics, Social sciences

Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026

by The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...

Global · High school Students

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

closed 1 week ago

Prize · Cash Prize

Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts

Business, Education, Social sciences

Wribate Open 2026

by innoRize

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

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

closed 1 week ago

Prize · Cash Prize

$1,000 Prize Pool + Global Recognition

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