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Student Competitions in Africa

Africa hosts growing student competitions that reflect both the continent's challenges and its extraordinary talent. Pan-African innovation competitions, science olympiads and entrepreneurship challenges are increasingly backed by international development organisations, technology companies and diaspora foundations. Many competitions focus on solutions relevant to African contexts, from agricultural technology and health systems to urban infrastructure and cultural heritage preservation. Students from Africa and those studying African development issues globally will find opportunities with both strong prizes and meaningful impact pathways.

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2027 French Design Awards
Arts/Photography Design Architecture Fashion
2027 French Design Awards

International Awards Associate (IAA)

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

4 months from now

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 Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

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

Kautilya School of Public Policy

Deadline

Sep 07, 2026

4 days ago

About The Policy Play The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible form...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: 5000 in each segment

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Arts/Photography 62 Tech & Engineering 29 Design 49 Business 26 Architecture 26 Fashion 14 Natural sciences 21 Education 26 Health 13 Law 6 Mathematics 12 Social sciences 17

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