World Bank #AfricaCAN Story Competition for Young Leaders in Africa 2018

If you are under 40 years old, carrying out great work transforming the lives of socially excluded people in your community—for example, street children, disabled persons, albinos, and in some societies, twins— in Africa, World Bank would like to hear your story. You may become one of World Bank’s Social Inclusion Heroes, and you could … Read more

Goethe-Institut Game Mixer Contest for Game Developers in Africa 2017

From 16 to 24 November 2017 the Goethe-Institut invites seven game developers from South Africa and eight from Sub Saharan Africa to join an eight day program with sixteen game developers from Germany, Brazil and Indonesia in Johannesburg. The German participants are award winners and nominees of the German Video Game Awards. Application Deadline: 5th October … Read more

Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets 2017

The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets will be awarded to an African writer who has not published a book-length poetry collection. Application Deadline:  1st December, 2017 A winner will be announced in early January, with notifications sent shortly thereafter. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All African countries To be taken at (country): Online About the Award: The … Read more

Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry (USD5,000 Prize) 2018

The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is awarded annually to a book published in the previous calendar year by an African poet. Application Deadline: 1st October, 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: African Countries About the Award: This Pan African Poetry Prize, established to promote African poetry written in English or in translation and to recognize a significant … Read more

European Union/UN Women Gender Equality Photo Contest for Young Nigerian Artists 2017

Submit your Comic/Cartoon Without Words and join UN Women and the European Union as a Global Champion for Women and Girls. Application Deadline: 18th September 2017 Eligible Countries: Nigeria To Be Taken At (Country): Abuja, Nigeria About the Award: Unleash your creativity to illustrate the relationship between women and men and positive changes you want to see. Picture it! The … Read more

Apply: ICFJ Global Health Reporting Contest for African Journalists 2017

The International Center for Journalists is pleased to announce a competition to recognize the best media coverage of maternal, child health, and other urgent health issues. Application Deadline: Monday, 31st July, 2017. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: The contest applies to a story or stories published or broadcast in Brazil, China, India, Russia and Sub-Saharan Africa … Read more