Pictures have the power to reflect everyday life experiences and are a valuable tool for storytelling. They capture a moment in time in history and also have the power to transport one to faraway places. The African Union and GIZ have joined forces to launch The Agenda 2063 Africa Photojournalism […]
$100M PRIZE FOR CARBON REMOVAL
XPRIZE Carbon Removal is aimed at tackling the biggest threat facing humanity – fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth’s carbon cycle. Funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation, this $100M competition is the largest incentive prize in history, an extraordinary milestone. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Closing date varies. ELIGIBILITY: Any carbon […]
Jack Ma Foundation Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition 2021 ( Win a share of $1.5million)
ABH aims to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications […]
2021 RECOVER AFRICA YOUTH COMPETITION: A CHANCE TO WIN 500 EUROS
The Recover Africa Youth Competition is part of the larger Recover Africa project by Fairtrade Africa and BMZ. The Recover Africa Youth Competition believes that all youth have had unique experiences during the pandemic that can be expressed through media, works of art and innovations. Why they are giving youths […]
2021 Thought For Food (TFF) Challenge for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
The Thought For Food® (TFF) Foundation is the world’s pioneer and leader in next-gen innovation and startup acceleration for food and agriculture. TFF is looking for diverse solutions that positively impact every part of our food system in every region of the world. In addition, participants can opt-in to take […]
2021 Better Working World Data Challenge
Calling all university students and early career data scientists – get ready for the 2021 Better Working World Data Challenge. If you ready to solve the world’s toughest problems and ask questions that have never been asked before, put your skills to the test and show us how the power […]
SADC Media Awards Competition 2021 for Southern African Journalists
The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to amongst others, information, culture and sport. These awards serve as part of ensuring a link, coordination and synchronisation between formal structures of SADC governments, civil society, […]
NIMASA World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2021 for Young Nigerians
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) invite applications from qualified candidates for the 2020 World Maritime Day Essay Competition: Title: Sustainable Shipping for Sustainable Planet The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is organizing an essay competition to commemorate the 2020 World Maritime Day with the theme […]
UNICAF Essay Competition for Women
UNICAF invites Nigerian women Bachelor holders, between the ages of 25 and 50 to participate in the essay competition: ‘The importance of empowering women in Africa at times of crisis through quality higher education’. The competition closes on the 22th of February. The authors of the best three essays will […]
World Bank Blog4Dev Essay Contest 2021 for Young Africans CONTESTS/AWARDSNOVEMBERSCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICANS
In an effort to find a common solution to a common challenge, the World Bank would like to hear the views of African youth on the COVID-19 response. TOPIC: How can young people work with their governments and civil society organizations to respond to the impact of COVID-19 and build […]
One Young World/100+/AB InBevLead2030 Challenge for SDG5 2021 for Young Leaders
100+/AB InBev is proud to support the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5. The Challenge aims to find and support solutions that will empower women and close the equality gap ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 30, 2020. ELIGIBILITY: Aligned: Evidently aligned with the SDG5 challenge. See […]
MTN Nigeria Spelling Bee Competition 2020 for Nigerian Primary & Secondary School Students
MTN Nigeria 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 exciting one with lots of exciting […]
HULT PRIZE 2021 CHALLENGE
The Hult Prize Foundation transforms how young people envision their own possibilities as leaders of change in the the world around them. With a US$1,000,000 global startup prize as its anchor activity, the Hult Prize has brought impact-focused programs, events and trainings to over a million students globally, creating a […]
UNESCO/Idries Shah Foundation World Tales Short Story Competition 2020
Young teenagers from all over the globe are invited to write about challenges of today and tomorrow in the format of a short story, and share their perspectives. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2020 ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be between 12 and 18 years old (Inclusive) The competition is open to all […]
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest for Unpublished Short Fiction
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize started in 2012 with the launch of Commonwealth Writers. Free to enter and with a global reach across five continents, the Prize seeks out talented writers and brings stories from new and emerging voices to an international audience. Stories often come from countries with little […]