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Student Competitions in Africa

Africa hosts growing student competitions that reflect both the continent's challenges and its extraordinary talent. Pan-African innovation competitions, science olympiads and entrepreneurship challenges are increasingly backed by international development organisations, technology companies and diaspora foundations. Many competitions focus on solutions relevant to African contexts, from agricultural technology and health systems to urban infrastructure and cultural heritage preservation. Students from Africa and those studying African development issues globally will find opportunities with both strong prizes and meaningful impact pathways.

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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 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.

Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture

2027 NYX Design Awards — International Call for Entries

by International Awards Associate (IAA)

Honouring Design Influence & Industry Impact Worldwide The 2027 NYX Design Awards invites designers, architects, creative studios, manufacturers, brands, and organisations worldwide to pursue international recognition...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Deadline

Mar 4, 2027

in 3 months

Prize · Recognition/Award

Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion

2027 Tokyo Design Awards

by International Awards Associate (IAA)

The Tokyo Design Awards is an international design competition recognizing excellence in architecture, interior, product, furniture, packaging, lighting, conceptual, and emerging design. Open to designers, studios, brand...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Deadline

Mar 11, 2027

in 4 months

Prize · Recognition/Award

Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

Natural sciences

International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search 2026

by Edu.Harbour International Programs

The “International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search in Physics” (IPhyC) is a global physics challenge designed for high school and university students who are curious about how the universe works....

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

closed 1 week ago

Prize · Cash Prize

Cash Prizes (Total: 1500 USD): The top achievers in the Final Round receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, awarded globally: 1. Prize Senior: 250 USD, 2. Prize Senior: 175 USD, 3. Prize

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Arts/Photography 20 Tech & Engineering 20 Design 23 Business 13 Architecture 13 Fashion 9 Natural sciences 10 Education 13 Health 8 Law 5 Mathematics 7 Social sciences 16

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