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Student Competitions in Global

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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CaseCatalyst 2026 – Virtual Case Competition for High School Students
CaseCatalyst 2026 – Virtual Case Competition for High School Students

Casecatalyst

Deadline

Apr 26, 2026

2 days from now

CaseCatalyst is a global, virtual business case competition for high school students. Students work in teams of 3–4 to solve real-world challenges faced by early-stage startups operating in developing and emerging econom...

Global High school Students Prize: Internship

Prize summary: Certificate of participation, cash prizes for top teams, mentorship during the competition, and an implementation internship opportunity for the winning team.

Voice Talent Online
Voice Talent Online

Voice Talent Online

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

6 days from now

$1000 price for best voiceover article. Our annual Scholarship Competitions invite academically outstanding students to compete for a monetary prize of USD $1,000! Our purpose is to help students, at least a little b...

Global Prize: Cash

Prize summary: $1000

𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ["Transforming Food Supply Chains with Innovative Digital Experiences"]

🚀 [𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎-𝐀-𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] 🚀 Calling all Diploma and Undergraduate students around the globe! 🌏✨ Are you ready to redefine the future of technology? Proto-A-Thon 2026 is of...

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

Prize summary: 1500+

ECSI English Festival Competition Vol. IV
ECSI English Festival Competition Vol. IV

English Club of Instiki

Deadline

May 02, 2026

1 week from now

This year marks the fourth time EFECTION has been held back-to-back, to which the theme of "Voices of Society: Exploring Culture, Identity, and Change in a Globalized World" has been chosen to represent the event, and wi...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: 175$ + Publications and Feedback

Still Life Art Competition
Still Life Art Competition

Artist Space Gallery

Deadline

May 06, 2026

1 week from now

We are pleased to announce our third Still Life online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are invited to submit still-life artworks featuring either natural items (e.g., food, flowers, plants, rocks, shel...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

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

Faces Art Contest
Faces Art Contest

Grey Cube Gallery

Deadline

May 07, 2026

1 week from now

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Faces online art contest for the month of May 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Only the face of a person or animal should be visible (singl...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

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

Call for Applications! YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026
Call for Applications! YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026

MAD STARS

Deadline

May 25, 2026

1 month from now

● 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...

Global Bachelor Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Crystal

City Lights Art Challenge 2026 | Free Entry Early Bird
City Lights Art Challenge 2026 | Free Entry Early Bird

Ten Moir Gallery

Deadline

May 31, 2026

1 month from now

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.

Global Quantum Mechanics Challenge 2026
Global Quantum Mechanics Challenge 2026

Edu.Harbour

Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master 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

Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2026
Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2026

Taiwan Design Research Institute

Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

1 month from now

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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: NT$300,000 (approx. US$9,300)

Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

2 months 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

Anthology Short Story Competition 2026
Anthology Short Story Competition 2026

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Jul 04, 2026

2 months 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

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