Contests/Awards

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Application opens for online competitions for students with prizes in cash and kind every year.

You’ll find cooking, poetry, essay competitions in Nigeria, Ghana and other African and developing countries

Here you find competitions, prizes, and awards on essay, video and other competitions open for Young Africans.

Nelson Mandela–Graça Machel 2025 Innovation Award for Social Impact and Justice ($7,500 Prize)

Nelson Mandela–Graça Machel 2025 Innovation Award for Social Impact and Justice
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Spread the loveApplications are open for the Nelson Mandela Graça Machel Innovation Awards 2024/25, offering $7,500 in funding for groundbreaking social justice innovations. Apply below:  When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is the 7th of March, 2024.  Tell Me About The Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards: The Nelson Mandela Graça Machel Innovation Awards … Read more

Coventry University Vice Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarships 2025/26 for International Students in The UK

Coventry University Vice Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarships 2025/26 for International Students in The UK
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Spread the loveInternational students can now apply for the Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26, offering up to £4,000 off tuition fees at Coventry University. Apply below:  When is the Application Deadline: Students must be fully enrolled for the September or November 2025 intake at Coventry University or Coventry University London. The scholarship also extends to those … Read more

Global investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) 2025 Global Shining Light Award ($2,500 Prize + Trip to Malaysia)

Global investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) 2025 Global Shining Light Award ($2,500 Prize + Trip to Malaysia)
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Spread the loveApplications are open for the 2025 Global Shining Light Award, recognizing investigative journalism done under the most challenging conditions. Apply below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 28, 2025. Tell Me About The Global Shining Light Award: The Global Shining Light Award, presented every two years by the Global … Read more

Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge ($500,000 Grant)

Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
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Spread the loveThe Citi Foundation’s 2025 Global Innovation Challenge offers $500,000 in funding to support innovative youth employability solutions in low-income communities. Apply below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 4, 2025, 12 p.m. (noon) New York Time (ET). Tell Me About The Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge: The Citi Foundation’s … Read more

UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Essay Competition 2025 for Young Africans

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Spread the loveUONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Essay Competition 2025 for Young Africans. Apply below. When is Application Deadline? 18th February 2025 Tell Me About UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Essay: In each contest, African citizens between the age of 18 and 25 are asked to write about their perspectives on leadership as it relates to a theme tied … Read more

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) $10,000 Prize for Literary Criticism Award 2025

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Spread the loveThe Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism is an annual award sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited to honor outstanding critical works. For the 2025 edition, the focus is on Children’s Literature, and the winner will receive a prize of USD 10,000. When is the Application Deadline? April 2, 2025 Tell Me About … Read more

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