UN Women has partnered with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), the African Women Leaders’ Network (Tanzania and Malawi Chapters); the Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA); The Association of Women in Media (Malawi); and the MISA Chapters in Tanzania and Malawi, to promote and r
Published: 11 Aug 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 15 Oct 2021
Applications for the International Youth Math Challenge 2021 are now open. The International Youth Math Challenge is an international mathematics competition that enables students from all countries to prove their math skills and to unleash their creativity. The International Youth Math Challenge
Published: 10 Aug 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 17 Oct 2021
Over 17 million tonnes of waste are generated by Sub-Saharan Africa annually, and only 12% of plastic waste is recycled. The Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries by developing and scaling innovative solutions to plastic mismanagement in a way that promotes gender
Published: 05 Aug 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 15 Sep 2021
Applications for the PEMSEA EAS Futures Video Competition 2021 are open. The video competition aims to showcase the understanding the youth have of their oceans, and highlight the creativity and firmness with which they can share their knowledge, understanding, plans, and dreams. Achiev
Published: 03 Aug 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 01 Sep 2021
Thomson Foundation, in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), is inviting young journalists from around the world to submit their most compelling stories. Now in its ninth year, the award enables journalists aged 30 and under, from countries with a Gross National
Published: 02 Aug 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 10 Sep 2021
UNICEF is looking for young content creators 15 to 22 with skills in animation and GIF creation to take part in the second edition of the UNICEF Youth Mediathon, supported by GIPHY. The Youth Mediathon is UNICEF’s online content creation program, in which you will learn digit
Published: 29 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 16 Aug 2021
To commemorate WED and its annual theme, Eco-generation would like to celebrate the bigger and better WED than ever and to call on Tunza Eco-generation members around the world to show their will to act on Ecosystem Restoration for our future generations by writing an essay. It also aims to colle
Published: 29 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 16 Aug 2021
Integrity Idol South Africa is looking for young aspiring filmmakers and photographers to assist award winning South African based film, photography and media agency, Makhulu, to develop short films of this year’s Idols. The Integrity Idol Film Fellowship a two month imm
Published: 28 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Study in: South Africa Deadline: 13 Aug 2021
Application for the 2021 Thomson Foundation Journalist Award is Ongoing! The Young Journalist Award – in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association – is Thomson Foundation’s annual journalism competition dedicated to finding and inspirin
Published: 28 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 10 Sep 2021
Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact. The GYA is a global organisation that places a high value on its diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates
Published: 27 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 15 Sep 2021
Each year entrants are invited to share multi-image stories on any topic that they find interesting, and the judges look not only at the individual images but also at the overall story’s quality and relevance. The Award was created to shine a spotlight on documentary photography that focuses o
Published: 26 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 01 Aug 2021
Last year, ONE teamed up with 10 artists across Africa to produce the song, ‘StandTogether’ to encourage us to work together to end the pandemic. Now it’s your turn! The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world and is impacting our lives, our communities, and our economies. To
Published: 23 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 20 Aug 2021
Applications are open for the World Energy Day (WED) Youth Innovation Challenge 2021
Published: 22 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 30 Jul 2021
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary MMEG is delighted to announce the first MMEG PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION – WOMEN BUILD A BETTER WORLD.
Published: 22 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Study in: Deadline: 15 Sep 2021
Are you implementing a practice that is promoting youth ICT innovation? Submit your practice below
Published: 20 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 31 Jul 2021
Apply for Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition 2021.Heckton International invites you to participate in the 2021 Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition in honor of Hektoen Institute Board member Mrs.Hella Mannheimer(1924-2020) Topics might include art, history, literature, education, etc. as they r
Published: 15 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 15 Sep 2021
We are on the lookout for techstyle (technology + lifestyle) innovations with a special focus on apparel/textiles or agrifood tech that are making a positive impact on society + creating solutions for the greater good. APPAREL/TEXTILES INNOVATIONS Sustainable supply chain & production
Published: 12 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 31 Jul 2021
The WA-TTS Transport-Tech Pitch Competition is West-Africa’s most exciting competition for innovative, tech startups across West Africa. Allow your startup to connect and compete in front of a live audience, panel of expert judges, industry thought leaders, venture capitalists, and hi
Published: 09 Jul 2021 Type: Contest Deadline: 14 Jul 2021