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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.

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Autodesk Designathon 2026
Autodesk Designathon 2026

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Jul 03, 2026

1 week from now

The Autodesk Designathon is an international online design challenge for engineering and industrial design students. You’ll enhance your Autodesk Fusion skills and compete against other student teams from around the...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: The team placing first will be invited to a fully paid in-person learning experience at the Autodesk in the UK. Cash prizes will also be awarded to 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

1 day from now

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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Award € 5000

Monochrome Art Contest
Monochrome Art Contest

Grey Cube Gallery

Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

2 days from now

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth "Monochrome" online art contest for the month of July 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Entries must include the black and white or shades o...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

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

The CoCreate Course Awards
The CoCreate Course Awards

CoCreate Courses, Inc.

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

1 week from now

CoCreate is running a free-entry course competition for high school and college students. Make a short course on any useful topic, get featured on the site, and compete for a guaranteed $150 prize pool. Submissions ar...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 150 USD

Anthology Short Story Competition 2026
Anthology Short Story Competition 2026

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Jul 04, 2026

1 week from now

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

International Computer Science Competition 2026
International Computer Science Competition 2026

International Computer Science Competition

Deadline

Jul 05, 2026

1 week from now

The International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) is a global computer science competition open to high school and university students worldwide. ICSC takes participants beyond the standard curriculum through a mix o...

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

Prize summary: 1500 USD

2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA - International AI Video Art Contest
2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA - International AI Video Art Contest

2026 World Island Exhibition Yeosu Korea Organizing Committee

Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

3 weeks from now

[2026 WORLD ISLAND EXHIBITION YEOSU KOREA – International AI Video Art Contest] *Please download the attached ZIP file marked with “en_” and refer to the Announcement document for full details. The 2026 WORLD ISLAN...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Total: 14 winners / Total prize money: KRW 24,000,000

"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students
"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students

InfraVision

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

1 month from now

Following the success of last year’s edition, InfraVision, the Think Tank founded by Vauban and Altermind, is pleased to announce the 2nd edition of its international student competition in 2026. This new competition...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €7,000 for first place, €5,000 for second place, and €3,000 for third place.

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

1 month from now

As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...

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

Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award

LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

Crimson Education and LSE Generate

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

1 month from now

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC) is a global, fully virtual innovation and problem-solving competition for high school students (ages 13–18). Hosted in partnership with LSE Generate - the entrepreneur...

Global High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Win up to $2,500, gain hands-on experience with LSE Social Enterprise founders, and earn a recognized certificate while building key leadership and strategy skills.

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