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Student Competitions in North America

North America anchors some of the world's most prestigious student competitions in business, technology, science and design. Ivy League case competitions, Silicon Valley startup challenges, NASA student research grants and New York fashion competitions draw entries from students globally. Many are open to international students studying in the United States and Canada, and some specifically encourage applications from outside North America to strengthen the diversity of ideas. Prize pools frequently include internship placements, venture funding referrals and direct industry mentorship.

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Tech & Engineering, Design

Join IVY League startup's founding engineering team (BREEZE Engineering Challenge by ThermaLabs)

by ThermaLabs

Apply to be on our founding engineer team. ThermaLabs is a startup founded by an IVY league entrepreneur. We're building clothing that keeps people cool while they work in extreme heat. We're looking for the engineers...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Deadline

Dec 6, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Mixed/Other

$5000 design prize. A job on our founding engineering team: $40 an hour + Equity for students, from $90,000 a year + Equity for graduates.

Arts/Photography

Lucid Mourning Writing Challenge #1

by Lucid Mourning

That poem in your Notes app could win $60. Lucid Mourning Writing Challenge #1 invites a poem, short story, reflection or experimental piece on any topic, in any style, in 300 words or fewer (excluding the title)....

North America · Open to everyone

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

in 1 week

Prize · Cash Prize

US$60 first, US$25 second, US$15 third; US$100 total. Three winners offered publication with consent.

Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Natural sciences, Health, Social sciences

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

by Radicepura Garden Festival

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

in 1 week

Prize · Other award

The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

Natural sciences

International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search 2026

by Edu.Harbour International Programs

The “International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search in Physics” (IPhyC) is a global physics challenge designed for high school and university students who are curious about how the universe works....

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students, Bachelor, Master

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

in 1 week

Prize · Cash Prize

Cash Prizes (Total: 1500 USD): 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

Business

Global Equity Valuation Competition - Season 3

by Valuation Master Class

Think like an analyst. Pick a real company. Value it. Defend your number in front of Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA. Free entry. US$1,000 cash prize for the winner. Tool partner: Koyfin. ELIGIBILITY: Open to students and...

Global, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Deadline

Nov 11, 2026

in 2 weeks

Prize · Cash Prize

US$1,000 cash prize for the winner.

Arts/Photography, Natural sciences

The Nature Photography Contest 2026

by The Nature Photography Contest

Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Open to everyone

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

in 3 weeks

Prize · Cash Prize

€2000 in cash prizes and others

Arts/Photography, Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Architecture, Fashion, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Global Sustainability Challenge

by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA

The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, Middle East · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash Prize

Cash Prizes, Global visibility and recognition, Invitation to Stanford EcoGlobal program

Architecture

Best Thesis Award 2026: Architecture — Global Excellence Recognition

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.

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education, Social sciences

Global Innovation Challenge

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

Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography

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

Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health

AI Builders Challenge – North America | Sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild

by BeMyApp

The AI Builders Challenge – North America, sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild and organized by BeMyApp, is a free virtual hackathon inviting college and university students across the U.S. and Canada to build AI-powered soluti...

North America · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash Prize

$15,000 USD Total Prize Pool Grand Prize: $10,000 Second Place: $3,000 Best AI for Good Project: $1,000 Best Wildcard Solution: $1,000

Tech & Engineering, Business, Natural sciences, Education, Health, Law, Mathematics, Social sciences

Lumiere Scholars Essay Award

by Lumiere Education

The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Winners receive up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to do independent research with a PhD mentor. Top students are...

Global, Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania, Middle East · High school Students

Deadline

Dec 20, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Mixed/Other

Up to $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships + a dinner at Oxford University with 2 Nobel Laureates

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Arts/Photography 68 Tech & Engineering 43 Design 57 Business 37 Architecture 30 Fashion 17 Natural sciences 26 Education 36 Health 18 Law 9 Mathematics 15 Social sciences 26

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