Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The Youth Awards honors high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories, including: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, and Technology. The Youth Awards program serves as the main feeder to LOFT … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards (US)
Prizes and Challenges
Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge invites student innovators, including STEM-focused majors, to reimagine how they positively impact lives around the world. The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with MassChallenge, provides a platform for student-led … [Read more...] about Applications open for SharkNinja Innovation Challenge (US)
Leica Latin American Luxury Travel Photography Awards
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Leica invites photographers from across Latin America to participate in its First Travel Photography Award, a call to celebrate the powerful connection between people and their natural and cultural environments throughout the region. The main category, Human … [Read more...] about Leica Latin American Luxury Travel Photography Awards
Entries open for Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award supports humanitarian, scientific or educational projects which follow in the Transglobe Expedition’s tradition of challenge and perseverance. Grants are historically given for between £2,000 and £5,000, with applications for smaller … [Read more...] about Entries open for Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award
Nominations open for Rural Women Innovators Award Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Women across rural Europe are being recognised for their transformative contributions to sustainability and innovation through the Rural Women Innovators Award. Part of the GRASS CEILING project, this award celebrates women who are reshaping rural economies and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Rural Women Innovators Award Program
Open Call: The Global Leadership Challenge
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Global Leadership Challenge to convene 100 young leaders selected through an open application process to engage with complex global challenges. GLC members will gain the chance to learn directly from globally recognized experts, … [Read more...] about Open Call: The Global Leadership Challenge
Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award (India)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award to implement innovative activities for the youth. The ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ recognizes youth who have excelled in the industrial sector and set a role model in society. The ‘Sahitya Yuva … [Read more...] about Yashwantrao Chavan State Level Youth Award (India)
Nigeria 25under25 Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Awards
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Nigeria 25under25 Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Awards to provide financial support, a year-long incubation program, personalized leadership coaching, and connections to a network of advisors, mentors, and potential investors. The … [Read more...] about Nigeria 25under25 Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Awards
CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The UN Women has launched a prestigious global award to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals, civil society, public institutions, and private sector actors working toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The initiative … [Read more...] about CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment
Applications open for Tourism Start-Up Challenge in Philippines
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), empower third-year to fourth-year college students by providing them with a platform to collaborate and create innovative ideas that will contribute to the advancement of the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Tourism Start-Up Challenge in Philippines
Call for Entries: Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award (Indonesia and Australia)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award is awarded to one journalist from Indonesia and one journalist from Australia each year. The award covers international airfares and domestic transfers from the participant's home city, accommodation, internal transport, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award (Indonesia and Australia)
RFPs: Legal and Institutional Review of the Micronesia Challenge
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Micronesia Conservation Trust is now accepting applications for its Legal and Institutional Review of the Micronesia Challenge. This consultancy is part of a broader Global Environment Facility-funded project aimed at advancing the goals of the Micronesia Challenge … [Read more...] about RFPs: Legal and Institutional Review of the Micronesia Challenge
Submit Applications for Rubber Innovation Challenge – India
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry invites individuals and startups to participate in an innovation challenge to make India’s rubber plantations vibrant with opportunities to win cash prizes and incubation support. The focus of the program is on the following: Tapping … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Rubber Innovation Challenge – India
Open Call: Echoes of The Earth Cover Design Prize
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Cassava Republic is offering emerging and established Black designers from across the globe to design the cover for their ground-breaking anthology amplifying Black voices on the most urgent question of their time, Echoes of the Earth: Black Voices Reclaiming Ecology and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Echoes of The Earth Cover Design Prize
Nominations open for the Environmental Photography Award
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Entries are now open for the Environmental Photography Award to reward photographers annually for their efforts to raise awareness of environmental protection. It is considered one of the flagship awareness-raising events of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Environmental Photography Award
Entries open for Subramaniam Awards in India
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The National Foundation for India has launched the Subramaniam Awards to honour mid-career community leaders and voluntary sector workers who have dedicated over a decade to grassroots change. The Awards celebrate those building local leadership, nurturing future … [Read more...] about Entries open for Subramaniam Awards in India
Apply Now: 4th Sri Sri Awards for Education 2026 (India)
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The Sri Sri Awards provide a distinguished platform to recognize and honor outstanding contributions in the field of education. The objectives are to recognize and celebrate excellence, effort, and progress across educational institutions in India; to empower and support … [Read more...] about Apply Now: 4th Sri Sri Awards for Education 2026 (India)
Nominations open for Bursary Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Bursary Awards to provide support for individual artists who wish to further develop their artistic practices. The bursary programme provides an opportunity for artists across disciplines to pursue education, mentorship, residencies, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Bursary Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Call for Entries: Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is an innovation initiative launched by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Zambia)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 invites young Zambians to develop innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges and advancing sustainability across the country. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes of the Africa PachiPanda Challenge … [Read more...] about Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Zambia)
Apply for Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Uganda)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 MTN Uganda Limited and the World Wide Fund have partnered to launch the PachiPanda Challenge for Uganda in 2025, an initiative that encourages youths and youth-led SMEs to create new ideas that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability through … [Read more...] about Apply for Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 (Uganda)
Submissions open for Beyond Future Art Prize
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Beyond Future Art Prize celebrates artists who explore the intersection of traditional media and AI to imagine responsible and hopeful futures. Consider how AI influences their connection with nature, examine the ethical implications of automation, imagine inclusive … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Beyond Future Art Prize
CFAs: Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Teacher Award (Denmark)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Teacher Award to recognize and highlight special efforts within the natural sciences in primary school education. The focus areas include nature/technology, physics/chemistry, biology, geography, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Teacher Award (Denmark)
Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science and Technology Teacher Award – Denmark
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 Entries are now open for the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Science and Technology Teacher Award to recognize and highlight special efforts within science education in elementary and middle school. This initiative reflects a strong commitment to nurturing scientific curiosity … [Read more...] about Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science and Technology Teacher Award – Denmark
Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Nature-themed Pedagogical Prize (Denmark)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation is inviting applications for its Nature-themed Pedagogical Prize to recognize and highlight special pedagogical efforts within the curriculum theme of nature, outdoor life and science. The award emphasizes educators who create interest and … [Read more...] about Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Nature-themed Pedagogical Prize (Denmark)
NNF Prize for Science Teachers in the Teacher Education Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 Submissions are now open for the NNF Prize for Science Teachers in the Teacher Education Program to recognize and highlight special efforts to educate and qualify the Kingdom's future educators who work with nature, outdoor life and science. The award is aimed at teachers … [Read more...] about NNF Prize for Science Teachers in the Teacher Education Program (Denmark)
Submit Applications for Sports Stafford Borough Sports Award (UK)
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Sports Stafford Borough Sports Award scheme provides financial support to talented sports performers, local sports clubs, and coaches within the Stafford borough. Designed to encourage and strengthen sporting activities, the scheme offers grants of up to £1,000 to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Sports Stafford Borough Sports Award (UK)
Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science Upper Secondary School Teacher Award (Denmark)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Science Upper Secondary School Teacher Award aims to recognize and highlight special efforts within science education in secondary education. Eligible subjects include Astronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Physics, Geoscience, Mathematics, … [Read more...] about Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Science Upper Secondary School Teacher Award (Denmark)
Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Science Teachers in Teacher Education (Denmark)
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Science Teachers recognizes and highlights special efforts to educate and qualify the Kingdom's future primary school science teachers. Nature/technology, Physics/chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Mathematics are the key subject … [Read more...] about Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Science Teachers in Teacher Education (Denmark)
Earthshot Prize 2026: Nominee Expression of Interest (UK)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 Innovate UK has opened expressions of interest for the Earthshot Prize 2026, inviting individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to apply for nomination. The focus areas are Protecting and Restoring Nature, Cleaning Air, Reviving Oceans, Building a Waste-Free … [Read more...] about Earthshot Prize 2026: Nominee Expression of Interest (UK)
Open Call: Ecosystem Partner for the IAU Enterprise and Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The British Council has launched the Innovation for African Universities (IAU) Enterprise and Innovation Challenge – Ecosystem Partner grant call to strengthen higher education and innovation ecosystems through a structured capacity-building programme. They help to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Ecosystem Partner for the IAU Enterprise and Innovation Challenge
Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026 Entries are now open for the Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award to foster clinical research into any aspect of Parkinson’s disease conducted by young investigators who are under-represented in current research. By recognizing and honoring the … [Read more...] about Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award
Call for Applications: “Innovate for GMC” Challenge (Bhutan)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Innovate for GMC Challenge offers a unique platform for Bhutanese youth to design, test, and implement solutions that address both national and global challenges. Participants will work intensively in Gelephu Mindfulness City, learning from experts, developing new … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: “Innovate for GMC” Challenge (Bhutan)
Nominations open for Impact Awards
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Impact Awards to provide funding opportunities for innovative research projects that aim to bring new light to the biology of Parkinson’s disease and advance the field with unconventional approaches. The proposals may bring new light to the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Impact Awards
Entries open for Parkinson’s Foundation Launch Award
Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award provides vital support to talented postdoctoral researchers to help them transition into independent research careers dedicated to Parkinson’s disease. The Launch Award seeks to attract the best and brightest individuals conducting … [Read more...] about Entries open for Parkinson’s Foundation Launch Award
Call for Entries: Mountain Future Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 In celebration of International Mountain Day 2025, which contributes to the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites institutions, established organizations and individuals over the age of 18 … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Mountain Future Award
Apply for Water Council Fall 2025 Tech Challenge
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Water Council presents its Fall 2025 Tech Challenge focused on technologies to better manage water quality within water systems and enable smarter, faster decision-making. The challenge seeks technology solutions and new systems, processes or tools for decision-making … [Read more...] about Apply for Water Council Fall 2025 Tech Challenge
Entries open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards to honour and celebrate courage and excellence in Gambian journalism across all type of news and information media – print, online/multimedia platforms, radio, television, and photography. The … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards
Call for Nominations: Short Film Awards (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Short Film Awards to celebrate originality, creativity, and storytelling skills among young Indian filmmakers. The award is open to short fiction, non-fiction, animation, or mixed-genre films, aiming to provide a platform for independent … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Short Film Awards (India)
Call for Submissions: Toto Photography Award (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Nominations are now open for the Toto Photography Award to celebrate original and compelling photographic work by young creators. This non-commercial, not-for-profit award celebrates emerging talent in the photographic medium, supporting artists who bring a distinct … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Toto Photography Award (India)
Call for Entries: Digital Art Award (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Digital Art Award to recognise and celebrate original, innovative and non-commercial art by young Indian creators in the Digital Illustration and Digital Art medium. The award carries a prize of ₹60,000 for one winner and is open for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Digital Art Award (India)
Cecil King Memorial Award Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 The Psoriasis Association is inviting applications for the Cecil King Memorial Award, a grant designed to support early-career researchers undertaking projects focused on psoriasis. The Psoriasis Association will consider applications that have clear relevance to their … [Read more...] about Cecil King Memorial Award Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Entries open for Unlimited’s Large awards (over £25k) in UK
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 Submissions are now open for the Unlimited’s Large awards to support bold creative visions from disabled artists based in England, Scotland, and Wales. High quality, Disabled-led, Innovative and ambitious, Touring or exhibition potential to reach diverse venues and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Unlimited’s Large awards (over £25k) in UK
Open Call for Youth Spotlight Award 3.0 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Are you a passionate young Nigerian creating solutions, driving impact, and championing policy-linked action to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Then the Youth Spotlight Award 3.0 is for you! The focus areas are: Good Health and Well-being, Quality … [Read more...] about Open Call for Youth Spotlight Award 3.0 (Nigeria)
Open Call: Environmental Student Action Challenge (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Do your students have big ideas about making their local environment a better place? Are you looking for ways to support their ambitions and enthusiasm? If so, the Environmental Student Action Challenge (ESAC) is here to help! The Environmental School Action Challenge … [Read more...] about Open Call: Environmental Student Action Challenge (Canada)
Nominations open for Unlimited’s Small Awards (under 25k) – UK
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Unlimited’s Small Awards to support bold creative visions from disabled artists based in England, Scotland, and Wales. The panel will consider: High quality, Disabled-led, Innovative and ambitious, Clear with strong development potential … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Unlimited’s Small Awards (under 25k) – UK
Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Province of British Columbia and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council have collaborated to establish the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Indigenous youth athletes throughout … [Read more...] about Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport (Canada)
Applications Open for 2025 Edition of the Human Rights Prize
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The 2025 edition of the Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, now in its 38th year, offers a vital opportunity for individuals and organizations dedicated to the protection of child rights. This year, the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2025 Edition of the Human Rights Prize
‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Catalyst Award (UK)
Deadline: 04-Dec-2025 The ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Catalyst Awards are designed to support community-led research. The ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Catalyst Awards provide funding of up to £5,000 for demonstrator pilot-scale projects that promote the health of individuals through … [Read more...] about ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Catalyst Award (UK)
Call for Entries: Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The African Griot Review is proud to announce the return of the Alexander Nderitu World Literature Prize to honour original, one-act stage plays from anywhere in the world. The contest is open to writers anywhere in the world, aged over 18. All entries must be in English. … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Alexander Nderitu Prize for World Literature
