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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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Arts/Photography
by Artist Space Gallery
We are pleased to announce our fourth Blue online Art Competition for the month of November 2026. The theme may feature any work that interprets the color blue or its various shades as either a primary or secondary eleme...
Global · Open to everyone
Deadline
Nov 4, 2026
closed 6 days ago
Prize · Recognition/Award
All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
Business
by The Churchill Fund
The Churchill Investment Competition (CIC) 2026 invites secondary school students worldwide to compete in a global stock-pitch competition organized by the student leadership of The Churchill Fund. Teams of up to 4 stude...
Global · High school Students
Deadline
Nov 4, 2026
closed 6 days ago
Prize · Cash
$8,500 total: $5,000 / $2,500 / $1,000 for 1st-3rd, honorable mention for 4th-5th
Tech & Engineering
by Administration for Digital Industries, moda; Department of Information and Technology Education; Chinese Society for Information Management
The InnoServe Awards 2026 invites tech-driven student teams globally to showcase their prowess in Generative AI, smart manufacturing, cybersecurity, green tech, and other cutting-edge tech projects. Whether you want to v...
Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
Nov 7, 2026
closed 3 days ago
Prize · Cash Prize
Win up to NT$200,000 in cash prizes, plus travel subsidies for finalist teams and a chance to visit Taiwan.
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