The “Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions” project is undertaken to address the pressing challenge of urban flooding, a consequence of climate change, rapid urbanization, and inadequate risk reduction infrastructure. This project aims to provide a platform for young people to express their concerns, ideas, and solutions […]
UNESCO – UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2023
Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition! You are eligible to participate as long as; you are at least 18 years old you are the owner or copyright holder of the […]
Social Enterprise World Forum Rising Star Competition 2023
The SEWF Rising Star Competition is here to recognize and showcase the impactful work of incredible young social enterprise leaders in Eastern and Southern Europe by inviting them to share their stories and social enterprise journey with a global audience. This year, one (1) SEWF Rising Star will be selected […]
Jobberman/EbonyLife Creative Academy Shirt-film Competition 2023 for Content Creators in Nigeria
Jobberman Nigeria has announced a first-of-its-kind short-film competition for content creators in Nigeria to capture key findings in its latest How Young People Survive without Job report. Announced in partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), an institution that offers world-class courses for filmmakers, winners of the competition will receive up […]
SDG INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Are you a young African with a desire to collaborate with others who share your passion for creating positive change starting from the local level? If you are a student, professional, community activist, change-maker, or simply someone interested in making a difference on the continent and in the world, the […]
International Essay Contest for Young People
This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from young minds and to think about how each of us can make […]
World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023
Here is an invite for you to enter the fifth annual global blog writing competition, co-sponsored by the World Bank Group and the Financial Times. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the lives of young children, students, and youth. The disruption of societies and economies caused by the pandemic has led […]
APNI Photo Contest 2023
Applications for the African Plant Nutrition Institute Photo Contest 2023 are now open. Join the challenge to shine a light on plant nutrition research and development across Africa through photography. Your contributions will help to build a valuable forum and educational resource …plus you could win a cash prize! The […]
UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Gender equality in education is a basic right and a prerequisite to building inclusive societies. Although notable progress has been made over the last 20 years, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to education and exacerbated existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting girls and women. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ […]
UBA NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2021 FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS (7.5 MILLION NAIRA IN PRIZES)
The 2021 UBA National Essay Competition in Nigeria has commenced with a call for entries. This competition is targeted at senior secondary school students in Nigeria and is organized annually, as part of the UBA Foundation’s education initiative which is aimed at promoting the reading culture and encouraging healthy and […]
YALDA AfCFTA YOUTH CREATIVE COMPETITON
The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite all youth who are nationals […]
MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2021 for Primary & Secondary School Students in Nigeria.
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Nestle Golden Morn, invites all primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition. This competition which aims to help students in Nigeria, improve their English spelling and vocabulary, promises to be an […]
Nigerian Economic Summit Group 2021 #NES27 Essay Contest for Nigerian Undergraduates
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is pleased to announce the theme for the #NES27 Essay Contest – “Securing Our Future: The Fierce Urgency of Now”. This call is for innovative ideas that clearly demonstrate the urgency for a collaborative response by all stakeholders (government at all levels, private sector, […]
Yale University Drama Series Playwriting Competition 2022 for All Nationalities (Funding Available)
Applications are welcomed from qualified play writers all over the world for the Yale University Drama Series Playwriting Competition 2022 where the winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Paula Vogel. The Drama series seeks to recognize and award play writers who are passionate about advancing their […]
Apply for Poets in Nigeria (PIN) Punchy Poetry Contest 2021 (Cash Prizes N50,000)
CALL FOR ENTRIES: PIN PUNCHY POETRY (A 60-second spoken word contest on Instagram) – Poets in Nigeria (PIN) Initiative is pleased to announce the commencement of the fourth edition of PIN Punchy Poetry. PIN Punchy Poetry, an initiative of Poets In Nigeria, is a 50 – 60 second spoken word […]