ROPEN TO ALL
JULY 1, 2025
The competition invites entries on the theme "Embracing Our Differences". Submissions must include a statement by the artist of up to 150 words. Fifty shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at art exhibitions in Southwest Florida. The top three awardees will receive a cash prize of 2,000 USD each.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Brief Guide to Writing Artist Statements: bit.ly/writingartiststatementsguide
Brief Guide to Composition for Artists: bit.ly/artistcompositionguide
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bit.ly/embracingartcompetition
ROPEN TO ALL
JUNE 30, 2025
Participants are invited to write a quote displayed on the contest’s website. Submissions can be made in two categories: Functional or Artistic Handwriting. Prize-winners' names and writing samples will be announced and posted on the organisation's website and social media accounts.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Brief Introduction to Calligraphy: bit.ly/briefcalligraphy
Brief Guide to Handwriting: bit.ly/handwritingguide
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bit.ly/worldhandwritingcompetition
R BELOW 21 YEARS
JULY 8, 2025
The competition calls for stories on the theme “The Middle Ground." The story can be set anywhere, feature any character, and be written in any style. The length of the story should be between 1,500 and 5,000 words. The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of 1,000 GBP.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
New Yorker's Guide to Writing Fiction: bit.ly/fictionwritingguidenewyorker
Harvard’s Guide to Storytelling: bit.ly/harvardstorytellingguide
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bit.ly/hgwellsshortstorycompetition
R15 - 30 YEARS
JUNE 30, 2025
Applicants are invited to propose feasible solutions to marine issues. Candidates must submit a short pitch and a few detailed responses. Three winners will receive a grand prize of 1,000 USD each and be invited to a 2 day trip to the award ceremony in Taiwan
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
UN’s Guide to Ocean Sustainability: bit.ly/oceansustainabilityguide
Forbes' Guide to Creating Pitch Deck: bit.ly/pitchdeckguideforbes
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bit.ly/youthconversationchallenge
R PHD STUDENTS
JULY 15, 2025
The fellowship invites candidates interested in strengthening their knowledge and work experience at academic institutions in the United States in areas ranging from Economics and Environmental Science to International Affairs and Public Health. Applicants must upload a copy of a published original paper or extracts from a thesis of less than 20 pages. The fellowship will cover full tuition fees, travel, and visa expenses for the selected candidates.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Stanford’s Guide to Resume and Cover Letter: bit.ly/stanfordresumecoverletterguide
MIT’s Guide to Writing Statements of Purpose: bit.ly/mitsopguide02
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bit.ly/fulbrightresearchfellowships
R OPEN TO ALL
JULY 16, 2025
UNESCO calls for visual works inspired by the intersection of light and quantum science. Submissions must be accompanied with a 50-word short scientific description and a 100-word personal reflection. Top entries will be featured on UNESCO's website.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Brief Guide to Painting Techniques: bit.ly/guidetopaintingtechniques
Brief Guide to Writing Artist Statements: bit.ly/writingartiststatementsguide
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bit.ly/quantumlightcompetition
ROPEN TO ALL
JUNE 30, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan invites a manga that promotes global cultural exchange. Submissions must be more than 16 pages. Gold and Silver Award winners will receive certificates, trophies, and an invitation to Tokyo, Japan, for the award ceremony.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Adobe’s Guide to Creating MANGA: bit.ly/adobeguidetomanga
Brief Guide to Composition for Artists: bit.ly/compositionforartistguide
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COLLEGE STUDENTS & GRADUATES
JULY 16, 2025
The award calls on design engineers to create something that solves a problem. The design should address a sustainability issue or have been designed, sourced, or manufactured sustainably. A total of 74 Lakh INR will be distributed among four winners.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
MIT’s Guide to Design Thinking: bit.ly/mitdesignthinking EU’s Sustainability Guide: bit.ly/guidetosustainability
RBELOW 35 YEARS
JUNE 30, 2025
The award aims to support a photography project on the theme "Contrast". Submitted entries must focus on issues like wealth disparity, civil rights, and social justice. The winner will receive 20,000 EUR to develop their work, which will be exhibited at Triennale Milano, with covered travel and accommodation expenses.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Brief Guide to Photoshop: bit.ly/photoshopprep1
TIME’s Guide to Photography: bit.ly/timephotographyguide01
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bit.ly/deloittesphotograntaward
CLASS 1 - 12
JULY 20, 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) invites cover design on the theme "Multilingualism for an Inclusive India" for CENBOSEC, its official e-magazine. The winning design will be featured on the magazine’s front page for the January–June 2025 edition.
Guardian's Guide to Painting: bit.ly/guardianguidetopainting Forbes' Guide to Designing Book Covers: bit.ly/forbesbookdesignguide
bit.ly/cenboseccoverdesignchallenge
OPEN TO ALL
JUNE 30, 2025
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution invites innovative slogans, images, and artworks highlighting the Government of India’s procurement of wheat and other crops. The first prize winner will receive 5,000 INR, and the runners-up will receive 3,000 INR and 2,000 INR, respectively.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Adobe’s Guide to Poster Making: bit.ly/adobepostermakingguide
Brief Guide to Slogan Writing: bit.ly/guidetosloganwriting
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18 - 27 YEARS
JULY 23, 2025
The scholarship aims to enable outstanding young minds from India to study at the University of Oxford. Candidates are required to submit the online application along with a personal statement and reference letters. Shortlisted candidates will be called for social engagement and personal interviews. Selected students will receive a scholarship that covers the full tuition for their studies at Oxford and a living stipend.
Cornell’s Guide to Writing Personal Statements: bit.ly/sopguidecornell Harvard’s Guide to Public Speaking: bit.ly/publicspeakingguideharvard
CLASS 11 & 12
JULY 23, 2025
The University of Oxford invites essays on topics ranging from philosophy to literature and beyond. Interested candidates can choose the competition they wish to participate in and complete their submissions. The winners of each contest will receive prizes of up to 500 GBP
Harvard’s Guide to Essay Writing: bit.ly/harvardessaywritingguide New Yorker's Guide to Writing Fiction: bit.ly/fictionwritingguidenewyorker
bit.ly/sixthformessaycompetitions
R ABOVE 18 YEARS
JUNE 29, 2025
OpenAI invites teams of up to five members to find previously unknown archaeological sites in northern South America, using available open-source data and OpenAI models. Submissions must include the URL of the source code, a document of the findings, and a 200-word abstract. The winner will receive 250,000 USD in cash or API credits and mentorship to continue the research. Additionally, runners-up will receive 100,000 USD and 50,000 USD in cash or API credits, respectively.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Harvard’s Guide to AI: bit.ly/aiguideharvard
Google’s Guide to Foundations of Programming: bit.ly/googleprogrammingguide
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RCOLLEGE GRADUATES
JULY 28, 2025
Applicants are invited for this 10-month fellowship, which equips aspiring innovators with the skills to identify important health-related needs and invent novel health technologies to address them. Applicants need to submit an online application form consisting of essay questions, a two minute video, a resume, transcripts, and three recommendation letters. Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 6,150 USD and a program supplement of 1,250 USD.
Stanford’s Guide to Social Innovation: bit.ly/guidetosocialinnovation
World Bank’s Guide to Resume and Cover Letters: bit.ly/resumeguidewbg
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RABOVE 18 YEARS
JULY 31, 2025
Participants are invited to submit artwork on the theme "Climate Change". Submissions can be made in two categories: Illustration or Animated Video. The grand prize winner from each category will receive 2,000 EUR in prize money, and runners-up will receive 1,500 EUR and 1,000 EUR, respectively.
Harvard’s Guide to Climate Change: bit.ly/harvardclimatechangeguide
Guardian's Guide to Painting: bit.ly/guardianguidetopainting
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bit.ly/artonclimatecompetition
R11 - 17 YEARS
JULY 31, 2025
The contest invites poems on any theme, with a maximum length of 40 lines. Poems must be written in English but can include phrases in the participant's mother tongue or another language. A total of 100 winners will be selected to receive a wide range of prizes and resources.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
New York Times Guide to Writing Poems: bit.ly/nytpoetryguide
Foyle Previous Year Winners: bit.ly/foyleawardpreviouswinners
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bit.ly/foyleyoungpoetsoftheyearaward
RMASTER & DOCTORAL STUDENTS
JULY 31, 2025
The scholarship offers editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics researching neglected topics in their fields. Applicants must submit an online application form and CV. The scholarship awards 750 USD for master's candidates, 2,500 USD for doctoral candidates, and 500 USD for junior academics. An application fee waiver is available if required
SUGGESTED READINGS
MIT’s Guide to Writing Statements of Purpose: bit.ly/mitsopguide
Stanford’s Guide to Resume and Cover Letter: bit.ly/stanfordresumecoverletterguide
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RABOVE 18 YEARS
JULY 31, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India invites participants for a hackathon on the themes: "Technology-Based Customer Centric Financial Services" and "Green and Sustainable Finance". In every problem statement category, the winner will receive 40 Lakh INR, and the runner up will receive 20 Lakh INR, respectively.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
MIT’s Guide to Design Thinking: bit.ly/mitdesignthinking
Stanford’s Guide to Social Innovation: bit.ly/guidetosocialinnovation
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bit.ly/laurabassischolarshipprogram
