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Arts/Photography Student Competitions

Arts and photography competitions give students a platform to develop their creative voice and gain recognition beyond the classroom. Whether you work in fine art, documentary photography, digital illustration or experimental media, these competitions connect you with professional juries, exhibition opportunities and cash awards. Many are sponsored by galleries, cultural institutions and international foundations actively seeking new talent at bachelor, master and open levels. Building a competition portfolio early accelerates gallery representation, grant applications and creative career development.

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Arts/Photography, Design

AItoNFT Founding Creator Challenge

by AItoNFT | ChainAI Networks GmbH

Join the AItoNFT Founding Creator Challenge. AItoNFT is a new NFT marketplace and launchpad where artists and digital creators can publish their work, offer it for sale and connect with collectors. Join us at this...

Global · Open to everyone

Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

in 4 months

Prize · Recognition/Award

Founding Creator badge; up to 3 jury awards of 3,000 non-cash, non-transferable AI-Credits each for AItoNFT services. Blockchain fees are not covered.

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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