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Social sciences Student Competitions

Social sciences competitions engage students in policy research, sociological analysis, economic modelling and applied anthropology. Think tanks, international organisations and government ministries run these challenges to generate evidence-based proposals on migration, inequality, urban development and governance. Prizes include conference presentations, publication in policy journals and funded research fellowships. For students in sociology, political science, economics, anthropology and geography, competition participation demonstrates that your academic work produces findings with practical relevance beyond the university.

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Student Video Contest
Student Video Contest

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Deadline

Aug 01, 2026

4 days from now

Her Colorado: Stories Across 8 Regions invites Colorado students from 6th grade through their last year of undergraduate study to create a 2–5-minute original video honoring a CWHF inductee from one of Colorado's 8 regio...

North America High school Students Bachelor Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Grand Prize $1,000, Runner-Up $500, Third Place $250

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

LSE Generate; Crimson Education

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

1 week from now

Formally known as Pitch for the Future, the LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge invites high-school students worldwide to develop solutions to real-world problems through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development G...

Global High school Students Bachelor Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win cash prizes upto $1000; alongside internship opportunities with LSE Generate founders

LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

Crimson Education and LSE Generate

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

1 week from now

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC) is a global, fully virtual innovation and problem-solving competition for high school students (ages 13–18). Hosted in partnership with LSE Generate - the entrepreneur...

Global High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Win up to $2,500, gain hands-on experience with LSE Social Enterprise founders, and earn a recognized certificate while building key leadership and strategy skills.

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)
Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

2 months 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...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 30300USD

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

3 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

The Great Indian Reviews Challenge by Rivyou | ₹2,00,000 Prize Pool | Open to College Students Across India

The Great Indian Reviews Challenge by Rivyou is India's first consumer growth competition where students solve a real startup growth challenge instead of a hypothetical business case. Participants will analyze how Ind...

Asia Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: ₹2,00,000 Total Prize Pool • 🥇 National Champion – ₹50,000 Cash + ₹1,00,000 Live Execution Budget + PPIs • 🥈 1st Runner-up – ₹25,000 Cash + PPIs • 🥉 2nd Runner-up – ₹10,000 C

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