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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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Listed competitions
15
Active (open deadline)
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Categories represented
12
Health infographic competition
Design Education Health Social sciences
Health infographic competition

Healthsync foundation

Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

1 week ago

📋 Health Infographic Design Competition: Rules & Guidelines Welcome, participants! To ensure a fair and creative competition, please review the following rules for the "Modern Healthcare Challenges" Infographic Challen...

Global Asia North America South America Africa High school Students Bachelor Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: You will get assured participation certificate and winners certificates

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Black and White Photo Awards 2026
Arts/Photography
Black and White Photo Awards 2026

Black and White Photo Awards

Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

1 week ago

The Black & White Photo Awards 2026 continues its mission to recognize and reward exceptional talent in black and white photography. With five thematic categories — Architecture, Street, Wildlife, Portrait, and Landscape...

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: Over €2700

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Color Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery
Arts/Photography
Color Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery

Grid Photo Gallery

Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

1 week ago

Color 2026 at Grid Photo Gallery is an international open call inviting photographers from around the world to submit works in which color plays a central role in the construction, perception, and meaning of the image. O...

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

Prize summary: Exhibition, interview and more.

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Arts/Photography 35 Tech & Engineering 14 Design 32 Business 10 Architecture 18 Fashion 4 Natural sciences 8 Education 12 Health 5 Law 1 Mathematics 3 Social sciences 6

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