Contests Scholarships Offered in United States , 2025 - 2026

Apply for the Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026. Win up to $1 million in grants, mentorship, and a chance to ring the NYSE Bell.

Apply for the D-Prize Global Competition for Entrepreneurs 2025 and win up to $20,000 in seed funding to launch a poverty-focused venture in low- and middle-income countries.

Apply for the 2025 Diamond Challenge by the University of Delaware. Open to students aged 14–18 worldwide with business or social innovation ideas.

Nominate a respectful, service-driven young man for the NeW Gentlemen Showcase and win up to $500 each for nominee and nominator.

1. A top-tier U.S. STEM competition offering up to $250,000 to high school researchers.

Applications are open for the Quantum and Photonic Startup Pitch Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

Applications for the Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2026 playwriting competition.

Apply for the International Computer Science Competition (ICSC). The ICSC is a global educational program that empowers students to challenge their logical

Nominations are now open for Forbes' second annual Sustainability Leaders list, spotlighting 50 of the most inspiring leaders across the globe who are catalyzing a sustainable future.

Apply for U.S. Chamber Foundation Citizens Awards 2025 - 2026. Nominations are invited for the U.S. Chamber Foundation Citizens Aw.

Applications are open for the Dream Foundry Contest for Emerging Writers 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

Applications are open for the Yale Environment360 Film Contest 2025. The Yale Environment 360 Film Contest provides a global platform for filmmakers to amplify environmental awareness and action.

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Applications are open for the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement ($250,000 prize)