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Student Competitions in Asia

Asia is home to a rapidly growing competition ecosystem spanning technology, design, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore and India each host flagship student competitions backed by governments investing heavily in innovation and creative industries. Regional competitions often carry prizes that include funded incubation, research lab access and introductions to fast-growing technology companies. Students in Asia and globally should monitor this category closely, as the volume of new competitions entering this region increases every year.

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Listed competitions
15
Active (open deadline)
2
Categories represented
12

Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion

2027 French Design Awards

by International Awards Associate (IAA)

The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...

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

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

in 2 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

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.

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education

Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition

by Harvard Student Agencies

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

Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

closed 5 days ago

Prize · Mixed/Other

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

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Arts/Photography 68 Tech & Engineering 43 Design 57 Business 37 Architecture 30 Fashion 17 Natural sciences 26 Education 36 Health 18 Law 9 Mathematics 15 Social sciences 26

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