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Design, Architecture

Call For Ideas: Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition

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

Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition

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

Tech & Engineering

International Machine Learning Competition 2026

by Edu.Harbour

The International Machine Learning Competition (IMLC) teaches students worldwide how machine learning actually works, from the fundamentals through to current research. The problems span six areas, from core methods and...

Global · High school Students, Bachelor, Master

Deadline

Dec 13, 2026

in 1 month

Prize · Cash Prize

Participants can win cash prizes of $100–$250 across Senior, Youth, and Junior categories, along with national awards, special certificates, and Bronze, Silver, or Gold Honours.

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 2 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

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

Arts/Photography

Sony World Photography Awards 2027

by Creo

The student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards provides a platform for photography students worldwide. Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual bo...

Global · Bachelor, Master, PhD

Deadline

Jan 12, 2027

in 2 months

Prize · Other award

top Sony Digital Imaging equipment

Arts/Photography, Design, Fashion

2027 French Fashion Awards

by International Awards Associate

Beyond the Runway. Recognising Excellence Across the Global Fashion Industry. Fashion today influences far more than what people wear. The French Fashion Awards is an international competition celebrating outstanding...

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

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

in 3 months

Prize · Recognition/Award

Certificate, Eligibility to Purchase Statuette

Arts/Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion

2027 French Design Awards

by International Awards Associate (IAA)

The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...

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

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

in 3 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

Arts/Photography, Business, Education, Law, Social sciences

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition

by Crimson Education

The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) 2027 gives students aged 10–18 a global stage for their ideas. Since 2021, more than 29,000 students from 140+ countries have taken part, making it one of the world’s...

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

Deadline

Feb 10, 2027

in 3 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

Up to US$8,000 in e-gift cards, up to US$8,000 in Crimson credits, and a free place on The Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course.

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

Families4Families Exceptional Changemaker Award

by Families4Families

The Exceptional Changemaker Award recognizes students who help expand Families4Families’ impact by connecting us with new student-led service clubs. Students have the opportunity to earn $2,500 or $1,000 in educational f...

North America · High school Students, Bachelor

Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

in 4 months

Prize · Recognition/Award

The student whose referrals result in the most active new clubs will receive $2,500 in educational funding, and the runner-up will receive $1,000.

Arts/Photography, Natural sciences

2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge - International Art Contest

by Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation

The 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international student art contest organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. This year’s theme, “Navigate with Care,” asks students to create artwork sh...

Global · High school Students

Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

in 4 months

Prize · Scholarship

Each Age Group 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $350; 3rd Place: $200; People's Choice: $50

Arts/Photography, Design, Fashion, Social sciences

JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS 2026/27

by Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation

With a total prize pool of NT$1.1 million, the JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS is now open for registration until September 30, 2026. We welcome creators from around the world to take part! ✧About the Awards Since its...

Global · Open to everyone

Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

in 6 months

Prize · Mixed/Other

NT$1.1 million

Arts/Photography, Design

Logo design competition

by Cheval Venda

Cheval Venda (chevalvenda.com) is a brand for horses in Sweden. and was founded to help riders and horse owners to navigate in the djungle of equpment, products and advice. We know how hard it is to know what actually wo...

Europe · Open to everyone

Deadline

Jan 21, 2034

in 7 years

Prize · Publicity

1:st price is internship and possible stake in the upcoming product.

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