Global competitions accept participants from every country, making them the most accessible and the most competitive student challenges available. They are typically organised by international foundations, United Nations agencies, multinational companies and leading universities seeking diverse perspectives. Because entrants come from all time zones and education systems, winning or placing in a global competition carries significant weight on any CV or graduate application. Filter by category or education level to find international opportunities that match your field and academic stage.
We are pleased to announce our fourth Yellow online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are welcome to submit any art featuring the color yellow or a shade of yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yelow, gol...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition World of Animals. Artists are encouraged to explore the world of animals through a wide range of perspective...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: Selected works will be featured in an online exhibition hosted on (megalopolitanart.com), where they will be permanently archived for public viewing.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh "Botanicals" online art contest for the month of May 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to sh...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
● Overview
- Title: YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026
- Period: 25 August (Tue) – 28 August (Fri), 2026 (KST)
※ Please refer to the official website for detailed schedule.
- Venue: SIGNLEL BUSAN and the Haeundae Area...
Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Reflections in Blue. We encourage creative and personal interpretations of the theme using subject matter, e...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
What does your city look like when it starts to glow? Neon reflections, streetlights on wet pavement, high-rise windows, night crowds, quiet corners, or the buzz of motion in the dark. City Lights invites artists and pho...
Global
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Enter for a shot at a $150 Best in Show cash award, plus interviews, features, and curated promotion. Your first image is free for a limited time.
The Global Impact Competition 2026 challenges students worldwide to investigate a community issue through field research and policy writing. If you're looking to kickstart a meaningful passion project, meet outstanding p...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school Students
Prize: Internship
Prize summary: Up to $250 cash prize, and potential internship opportunities with a global strategic innovation consultancy
The Global Quantum Mechanics Challenge (GQMC) is an international challenge designed for high school and university students interested in learning more about the quantum world. As an accessible, research-oriented, and i...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMaster
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: 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 Senior: 125 USD, 1. Prize Yout
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
The Golden Pin Concept Design Award has officially opened its 2026 global call for entries, welcoming students, designers, and companies to submit innovative concepts that have not yet been realized before December 31, 2...
Cordless Lamp Innovation ContestA leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to one or more of t...
Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language b...
Global
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: FIRST: The winner will receive €1,000 and the winning story will be published in a future issue of Anthology. SECOND: €250 THIRD: €150
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