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Global competitions accept participants from every country, making them the most accessible and the most competitive student challenges available. They are typically organised by international foundations, United Nations agencies, multinational companies and leading universities seeking diverse perspectives. Because entrants come from all time zones and education systems, winning or placing in a global competition carries significant weight on any CV or graduate application. Filter by category or education level to find international opportunities that match your field and academic stage.

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Future Snack Design
Future Snack Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4 months from now

Future Snack Design A leading company in the food & beverage sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience. The project...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Award €5000

Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2026
Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2026

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

7 months from now

Established for writers who like to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in...

Global Prize: Cash

Prize summary: The winner will receive €300 and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.

Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

7 months from now

Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000

Adventure AI Advertisement Making
Adventure AI Advertisement Making

Sage University Bhopal

Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

1 week ago

Powered by AI, Driven by Creativity. The Future of Advertising Starts Here! The School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SOJMC), SAGE University Bhopal invites you to be a part of an exciting creative platform where...

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

Prize summary: Winner: $442.24 (₹41,000) * 🥈 First Runner-Up: $334.38 (₹31,000) * 🥉 Second Runner-Up: $226.51 (₹21,000)

2026 International Busan Design Award
2026 International Busan Design Award

Busan Metropolitan City, Design Council Busan

Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

1 week ago

2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA): Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Office of Education and Design Council Busan are calling for submissions to its 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA), inviting all unde...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Prize and prize money (Prize Money and Award, Trophy)

International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2026
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2026

Edu.Harbour

Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

1 week ago

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) is a global science challenge for high school and university students interested in astronomy. This year's prizes include telescopes signed by astronaut Fra...

Global Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Telescopes signed by astronaut Frank De Winne and Nobel Prize laureates Francois Englert, Gerard 't Hooft, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz + Cash Prizes (Total: 1500 USD)

CaseCatalyst 2026 – Virtual Case Competition for High School Students

CaseCatalyst is a global, virtual business case competition for high school students. Students work in teams of 3–4 to solve real-world challenges faced by early-stage startups operating in developing and emerging econom...

Global High school Students Prize: Internship

Prize summary: Certificate of participation, cash prizes for top teams, mentorship during the competition, and an implementation internship opportunity for the winning team.

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