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Student Competitions in Europe

Europe hosts a dense and varied landscape of student competitions supported by the European Commission, national research councils, major corporations and cultural institutions. From Erasmus-linked innovation challenges to architecture competitions in Scandinavian capitals and fashion prizes at Paris graduate schools, the breadth is significant. Many European competitions offer travel grants so that shortlisted students can attend award ceremonies and networking events in person. EU citizenship is not always required, so students worldwide should check eligibility before ruling out European opportunities.

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Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge 2026
Tech & Engineering Business Education Mathematics
Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge 2026

Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

5 days ago

The Youth Sustainability Investment Challenge (YSIC) is a global youth investment challenge organized by the Youth Entrepreneurship and finance association. Focused on real-world investment decision-making, ESG awarenes...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Cash

Prize summary: $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd. Top 3: Recommendation letter plus SCISS Elite Summer Program benefit valued at $5,500.

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Floral Art Contest
Arts/Photography
Floral Art Contest

Grey Cube Gallery

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

2 days ago

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Floral online art contest for the month of August 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to share t...

Europe Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.

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EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)
Arts/Photography Tech & Engineering Design Business Architecture Fashion Education Health
EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)

Farmani Group / European Product Design Award

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

2 days ago

The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...

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

Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.

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Arts/Photography 53 Tech & Engineering 24 Design 44 Business 22 Architecture 22 Fashion 9 Natural sciences 15 Education 21 Health 10 Law 3 Mathematics 8 Social sciences 13

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