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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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Tech & Engineering, Design
by ThermaLabs
The BREEZE Engineering Challenge is an engineering competition run by ThermaLabs. Design and build the best cooling jacket for people who work in 45 degree heat. Anyone 18 or over can apply, on their own or in a team...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Mixed/Other
Parts money of up to 10,000 dollars for up to 3 designs, a 3 percent royalty pool for 10 years, and a hiring shortlist
Architecture
by ArchiBriefer
OVERVIEW: An international award inviting architecture students and recent graduates to showcase innovative thesis projects demonstrating originality, technical excellence, and impact on the built environment. KEY DE...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Publicity
Global Recognition + Media Exposure + Certificate.
Arts/Photography
by International Awards Associate (IAA)
The New York Photography Awards program honors, recognizes, and promotes outstanding photographers worldwide, who share their vision with the world, through the lenses that portray the beauty of immutable reality, along...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash Prize
Cash Prizes up to $7,600 with Certificates, Trophies and Promotional Materials/Tools
Tech & Engineering, Design, Fashion, Health
by https://www.desall.com/
Perfume Refill Cap Design A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design an innovative and reusable dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home. The proposed solution...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
5000
Education, Social sciences
by United Diplomats
United Diplomats presents the United Diplomats Global Assembly 2027 (UDGA 2027), a five-day Model United Nations (MUN) at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, 25–29 January 2027. Theme: Artificial I...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Scholarship
150 scholarships: 30 fully funded, 50 partially funded, 70 semi scholarships
Mathematics
by Nrichminds Technologies
The International Logic Olympiad (ILO) by Nrichminds challenges school students to demonstrate their logical reasoning, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Through puzzles and cognitive challenges, partici...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Mixed/Other
$500 (1st), $300 (2nd), $150 (3rd) for each Division. Distributed as Amazon Gift Cards (or other digital means where Amazon is not available).
Tech & Engineering, Business, Education, Social sciences
by Build Learning
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is a fully virtual business, entrepreneurship and social impact competition for high school students worldwide. Students will develop, test and pitch an original business, startup...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
USD $1,500 Seed Award from the Global Builder's Seed Fund
Arts/Photography, Design, Natural sciences
by Anthology Magazine
Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...
Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
by Anthology Magazine
Established for writers who like to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in...
Global
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
The winner will receive €300 and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.
Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Social sciences
by Stanford Center on Longevity
People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs. The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Cash
Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD
Design, Architecture
by Volume Zero Competitions
As Volume Zero celebrates a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, we are proud to introduce our 30th international architecture competition THE UNBOX 2026: a call to rethink the "DNA" of our shared environmen...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Other award
Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
Design, Architecture
by Volume Zero Competitions
Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
in 1 month
Prize · Other award
Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
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