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The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is pleased to announce the theme of the 55th edition of the International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People, which will take place in 2026. This year, the UPU is partnering with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scie
Published: 2026-03-06 Type: Contest Deadline: May 5, 2026
The She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship is an initiative to support women and girls pursuing careers or learning paths in technology. This round of the scholarship is open to women and girls in FCT Abuja, Enugu State, Osun State and Bayelsa State Nigeria, not just She Code Africa communi
Published: 2026-02-27 Type: Contest Deadline: March 3, 2026
Call for Entries: NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation Application is Open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) NLNG invites innovators, scientists, startups, practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams worldwide to submit entries for The 2026 Nigeria Pr
Published: 2026-02-25 Type: Contest Deadline: April 30, 2026
Organisers of the National Essay Competition (NEC) have announced the commencement of Season 4, inviting young Nigerians to demonstrate their intellectual depth, analytical capacity, and policy insight on one of the nation’s most pressing economic issues. NEC Season 4 is designed to promo
Published: 2026-02-05 Type: Contest Deadline: Not Specified
The Wema Bank Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 is a growth-focused accelerator designed for revenue-generating Nigerian startups ready to scale sustainably, deepen market traction, and unlock strategic partnerships. This program is built for founders who have moved beyond ideation and MV
Published: 2026-01-27 Type: Contest Deadline: Not Specified
The Wits/PPS “Health Economics for Africa” Essay Competition showcases the voices of undergraduates and postgraduates at African universities on health economic issues critical to Africa this is to advance the discipline of health economics on the global stage.
Published: 2026-01-13 Type: Contest Deadline: January 31, 2026
Federal Government NiYA StartUp Pitch 2.0 Application is Open. The contest is scouting 100 of Nigeria’s most innovative tech startups for mentorship, funding, enterprise support & national visibility. NiYA is built to empower you with the skills, tools, and support you need to grow.
Published: 2025-11-25 Type: Contest Deadline: Not Specified
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world&rsq
Published: 2025-10-27 Type: Contest Deadline: March 2, 2026
The second edition of WIPO’s intellectual property moot court competition is open The competition is open to law students under the age of 35 who are enrolled at universities in WIPO Member States. Participating teams will be selected based on video applications, submitted by the applicatio
Published: 2025-10-24 Type: Contest Deadline: November 30, 2025
Welcome to the Annual ARSO Essay Competition, a prestigious platform dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking among the youth across Africa. Each year, we invite students to explore pressing topics, share their perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on susta
Published: 2025-10-23 Type: Contest Deadline: February 28, 2025
Meraki Afrique in Collaboration with the GIZ African Union present this Writing Competition so that young people can showcase their writing skills and share their ideas. Essay Theme: “No Visa, No Problem? Youth Perspectives on Intra-Africa Mobility” This year’
Published: 2025-10-17 Type: Contest Deadline: November 7, 2025
Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and visionary innovators to drive Africa’s digital transformation. This flagship innovation challenge features two unique programs designed to empower startups and creators to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Published: 2025-10-15 Type: Contest Deadline: October 31, 2025
The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria an
Published: 2025-10-13 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: October 17, 2025
Cassava Republic is offering emerging and established Black designers from across the globe the opportunity to design the cover for our ground-breaking anthology amplifying Black voices on the most urgent question of our time: Echoes of the Earth: Black Voices Reclaiming Ecology and Justice.&nb
Published: 2025-09-25 Type: Contest Deadline: October 10, 2025
The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria an
Published: 2025-09-17 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: October 17, 2025
The Commonwealth Foundation Short Story Entry is open. This is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The prize covers the Commonwealth regions of Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe,Caribbean and Pacific.
Published: 2025-09-12 Type: Contest Deadline: November 1, 2025
The Global Change Award is a global innovation challenge launched by the H&M Foundation in 2015 to accelerate the transition to a circular and planet-positive fashion industry. H&M Foundation was funded by the Persson family, founders and majority owners of the H&M Group, supports the
Published: 2025-09-10 Type: Contest Deadline: October 6, 2025
Melton Foundation Africa, in partnership with Global Goals Week, invites young people across Africa aged 18 to 30 to share their ideas on how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) can be harnessed to build a better future for their countries and the continent as a whole. Glob
Published: 2025-09-02 Type: Contest Value: $10,000 Deadline: September 14, 2025
The Kenya Accreditation Service essay writing competition is currently ongoing for the International Accreditation Conference 2025. Think you can inspire change in the world of accreditation? Enter the IAC 2025 Essay Writing Competition under the theme: “Shaping Global Accreditation Pract
Published: 2025-08-25 Type: Contest Deadline: September 12, 2025
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The 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge AEIC organized by NEF mobilizes early-stage young energy entrepreneurs across Africa to develop a prototype/upscale a key device/equipment for social enterprise, agri-business, fintech solutions or energy management system using local resources. The 10th A
Published: 2025-08-21 Type: Contest Deadline: September 15, 2025
