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Technology and engineering competitions challenge students to solve real-world problems with code, hardware and systematic thinking. From AI and robotics hackathons to sustainable infrastructure challenges, these events are co-sponsored by leading tech companies, research universities and government innovation agencies. Winning or placing in recognised competitions fast-tracks internship offers and graduate programme invitations. Whether you study computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical systems or interdisciplinary ICT, there is a challenge designed to push your skills and expand your professional network.

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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

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 1 month

Prize · Mixed/Other

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

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.

Tech & Engineering, Design, Business, Mathematics, Social sciences

Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026

by The Harvard Crimson, Crimson Education, The Oxbridge Summer Scholars

Are you a high-school student looking to elevate your college profile? Join the Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition 2026 and delve into real-world business challenges by tackling business problems that popular compan...

Global · High school Students

Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

closed 1 week ago

Prize · Cash Prize

Win cash prizes up to US$1500, Gain work experience at a Fortune 500 company, Win Crimson mentorship credit up to US$2000, Win mentorship sessions with experts

Tech & Engineering, Business, Education

Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition

by Harvard Student Agencies

The cheapest components in Apple’s devices - storage and RAM - have suddenly become the most expensive. Should they raise prices and add value, quietly cut hardware quality to save margins, or absorb the cost to keep use...

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

Deadline

Oct 17, 2026

closed 6 days ago

Prize · Mixed/Other

Six awards totalling over $13,600 in cash and Ladder Internships scholarships. Every student who submits receives a certificate.

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