Europe hosts a dense and varied landscape of student competitions supported by the European Commission, national research councils, major corporations and cultural institutions. From Erasmus-linked innovation challenges to architecture competitions in Scandinavian capitals and fashion prizes at Paris graduate schools, the breadth is significant. Many European competitions offer travel grants so that shortlisted students can attend award ceremonies and networking events in person. EU citizenship is not always required, so students worldwide should check eligibility before ruling out European opportunities.
Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image.
The theme is open to a wide range of...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
The Youth Sustainability Investment Challenge (YSIC) is a global youth investment challenge organized by the Youth Entrepreneurship and finance association. Focused on real-world investment decision-making, ESG awarenes...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school Students
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $200 for 3rd. Top 3: Recommendation letter plus SCISS Elite Summer Program benefit valued at $5,500.
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Floral online art contest for the month of August 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers to share t...
EuropeOpen to everyone
Prize: Publicity
Prize summary: All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.
The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.
About The Policy Play
The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible form...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
A Spanish team-based mathematics competition featuring university squads in a round-robin format; in each round, two teams competed by solving three Math Olympiad-style problems within 90 minutes, with teams consisting o...
EuropeBachelorMaster
Prize: Trip/Experience
Prize summary: Participation in the in-person Final Four
BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
1 month 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...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhDOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication.
Open...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastBachelorMasterOpen to everyone
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
Organized by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine. Endorsed by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).
Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
1 month from now
The UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design is now open for entries. Now in its 15th consecutive edition, the competition is the only UIA-endorsed international student architecture com...
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,...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park
Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
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