Global competitions accept participants from every country, making them the most accessible and the most competitive student challenges available. They are typically organised by international foundations, United Nations agencies, multinational companies and leading universities seeking diverse perspectives. Because entrants come from all time zones and education systems, winning or placing in a global competition carries significant weight on any CV or graduate application. Filter by category or education level to find international opportunities that match your field and academic stage.
Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Waterscapes. Eligible subjects include oceans, seas, coastlines, beaches, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, stream...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
The Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards, also known as the Hiiibrand Awards, are dedicated to spotlighting brand building and design value. Through a worldwide call for entries and a rigorous jury...
Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit work to our rotating online art challenges. Each challenge is centered around a unique theme and gives artists the opportunity to share meaningful, c...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Cash awards, curated showcase placement, artist interviews, mini spotlight features, homepage features, social media promotion, newsletter features, digital certificates, and addit
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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Monoline Design Awards 2026 is an international competition celebrating clear ideas and strong execution across Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design and a dedicated Student division.
Eligible entrants include...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: $300 cash award, digital certificates, editorial recognition and online archive inclusion.
The AweSnapp Monthly Art Awards celebrates exceptional artists from around the world by recognizing creativity, originality, and artistic excellence. Each month, artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit their bes...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Selected artists will be featured across the AweSnapp platform, reaching a global audience of collectors, curators, galleries, and fellow artists.
Future Snack Design
A leading company in the food & beverage sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience. The project...
Pursue your passion for mathematics with the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC), an international mathematics competition for high school and university students. As an accessible, research-inspired, and globally...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelor
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: 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 Senior: 125 USD, 1. Prize Yout
AI ART AWARD "NEXT ART AI"
Organized by HOBAN Cultural Foundation, AI ART AWARD "NEXT ART AI" is an international AI art competition exploring new possibilities in creative expression through artificial intelligence.
P...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Awards & Benefits 01. Total Prize KRW 21,000,000 02. Online and Offline Exhibition 03. Online Platform Promotion
BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
1 month from now
The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication.
Open...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastBachelorMasterOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition
| Theme | Open Theme
| Eligibility | Open to all applicants who are high school students or older
| Application Period | June 1 (Mon) ~ October 6 (Tue), 2026,...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Grand Prize : KRW 2,000,000 (1 winner) / Top Excellence Award : KRW 1,000,000 (2 winners) Total Prize Money : KRW 7,300,000
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