113 Scholarship Essay Contests and Rewarding Competitions

Competitions and Essay Contests

We present a number of new fresh scholarship essay contests and creative competitions available if you like challenging tasks with rewards or you consider yourself to be a decent writer. Scholarships help provide financial relief to individuals who are unable to pay for their colleges and universities. If college seems unaffordable right now, below is a list of scholarship essay opportunities and rewarding competitions that are worth trying.

For the essay scholarships students are getting an opportunity to stand out based on their writing. You are evaluated by how you put your thoughts on paper and not on your GPA or community service. The essay competition represents an opportunity for creative students, those with good ideas and those capable of in depth research to stand out.

For the creative rewarding competitions you may need to show some of your outstanding skills in different areas of life such as sports, programming, arts, math, natural and special sciences. If you feel confident on any competitions presented here, do not hesitate to try them out!

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African Youth Networks Movement (AYNM) Contest

The top 20 selected submission will be: Featured prominently in the publication. Be a part of a fast-growing community of youth leaders featured in our publication. Get access to media amplification and profiling. Get updates on a wide range of... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  september 30th
  •  Africa
  • $$  Top 4 selections receive $500

African Development Bank - AgriPitch Competition

Shortlisted businesses will participate in a virtual AgriPitch Competition from November 16-20, where winners will be chosen based on different categories under consideration. The African Development Bank will award shortlisted businesses between U... more details

  •  Course, Grant, Contest
  •  23 october
  •  Africa
  • $$  US$10,000 - US$40,000

D-Prize $20,000 Competition 2020 for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Up to $20,000 USD will be awarded to selected applicants to launch a pilot version of their new organization in any region where extreme poverty exists.... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  october 18th
  •  Africa
  • $$  Up to $20,000 USD

UNESCO Abuja National Art Competition 2020-2021

Twenty (20) finalists of each artwork categories (painting and poetry) will be shortlisted for public voting, to identify the top 10. Top 1: Laptop + Winning Certificate Top 2-3: Smart Phone + Winning Certificate Top 4-10: Mystery... more details

  •  Course, Contest
  •  30th of september
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Various prizes

EMI Essay Competition for Undergraduate Students 2020

Excellent Minds Essay Competition Prizes. First Prize: A Laptop + Certificate of Accomplishment Second Prize: A Tablet + Certificate of Accomplishment Third Prize: A Printer + Certificate of Accomplishment ... more details

  •  Course, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  open
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Laptop, Tablet, Printer

Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions, 2020

The Australian Government has announced a total of $7.23 million per year in ongoing funding for the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme. For this grant opportunity, up to $1.6 million is available each year. $1 million per year... more details

  •  Course, Grant, Contest
  •  Applications will close when the funding for the year runs out.
  •  Australia
  • $$  $1,000 to $20,000

Beautiful Ones are Born (BOAB) Competition for Secondary School Students

The Scholarship will run between May 2021 and September 2021 with the Grand Finale taking place on October 2021. Winners of this competition will receive: 1st Place: ?10,000,000 2nd Place: ?5,000,000 3rd Place: ?2,500,000 Winners will al... more details

  •  Course
  •  15-июн-2021
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  ₦2,500,000 - ₦10,000,000

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Essay Competition, Nigeria

1st Prize: N250,000 and automatic employment in the company 2nd Prize: N150,000 3rd Prize: 100,000 ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  19-июл-2021
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Prizes N100,000 - N250,000

SLINGSHOT 2021 Global Startup Competition

In the fifth edition, SLINGSHOT is inviting startups to showcase your game-changing solutions and product!Submit your startup deck today to compete for over US$800,000 worth of attractive prizes.This includes: 1.    Startup SG Gr... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-авг-2021
  •  Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America
  • $$  Varies

GDN Video Contest for Young Researchers in the Global South, India

Eligibility criteria are as follows: Disciplinary expertise: The competition is open to researchers with at least a Master’sdegree in social sciences. Applicants from the natural sciences are welcome to apply ifthey are currently workin... more details

  •  Master, PhD
  •  04-июл-2021
  •  India
  • $$  EUR 6,000

MAN @ 50 Essay Competition for Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

1. validation of Candidates identity: The competition is designed for current registered undergraduate students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions of any course of study. The Candidates submit evidence of identification such as ID Cards/ Evidence ... more details

  •  Bachelor, Contest
  •  30-июн-2021
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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EMEND World Environment Day 2021 Writing Competition, Nigeria

Entries are expected from all students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, except final year students.  ... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  15-май-2021
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Win N100,000 + More: Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Scholarship Essay Competition 2021

The Grand Prize winner will be awarded ?100,000, a new laptop, 1 online certificate course*, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition. The First Runner-up will be awarded ?75,000, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 yea... more details

  •  Course, Diploma, Bachelor, Master, Contest
  •  28-май-2021
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Various prizes

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