Contests Scholarships for Africans , 2025 - 2026


WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025

WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025

Apply for the WIPO IP Moot Court Competition 2025–2026 for law students under 35 from WIPO Member States. Final rounds to be held in Geneva, Switzerland.

24 October, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025


D-Prize Global Competition for Entrepreneurs 2025

D-Prize Global Competition for Entrepreneurs 2025

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.

16 October, 2025 Deadline: 14 Dec, 2025


Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) 2026

Vrije University Fellowship Program (VUFP) 2026

Get full tuition coverage and up to €10,000 in living support for eligible non-EU/EEA students pursuing a Master’s degree at VU Amsterdam.

13 October, 2025 Deadline: 01 Feb, 2026


2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerians

Apply for the 2025 European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerian youth (ages 20–35). Cash prizes up to ₦1.5M, recognition at Zuma Film Festival, and networking opportunities. Deadline: November 10, 2025.

19 September, 2025 Deadline: 10 Nov, 2025


UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2025

UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2025

Apply for the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2025. Open to Nigerian Senior Secondary School students with a chance to win up to ₦10 million in educational prizes. Deadline: October 17, 2025.

17 September, 2025 Deadline: 17 Oct, 2025


The Earth Prize 2026 – Global Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

The Earth Prize 2026 – Global Environmental Sustainability Competition for Students

The Earth Prize is a $100,000 environmental sustainability competition open to teenage students worldwide. It recognizes and awards students who ...

06 September, 2025 Deadline: 31 Jan, 2026


Melton Foundation Africa Video Essay Competition 2025

Melton Foundation Africa Video Essay Competition 2025

Deadline: September 14, 2025. Applications are open for the Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Video Essay Competition 2025.

03 September, 2025 Deadline: 14 Sep, 2025


MEST Africa Challenge 2025

MEST Africa Challenge 2025

MEST is seeking applications for the MEST Africa Challenge for Africa's emerging tech entrepreneurs, bringing together relevant ...

04 August, 2025 Deadline: 26 Sep, 2025


IAEA Infographic Design Contest 2025 (Win a trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

IAEA Infographic Design Contest 2025 (Win a trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Applications are open for the IAEA Infographic Design Contest 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

02 August, 2025 Deadline: 17 Aug, 2025


MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2025

MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2025

The First Round of the Competition begins on 4th August 2025 and ends on 5th October 2025. After this date, no further entries for the Competition will be ...

31 July, 2025 No deadline specified



The important of categorizing scholarships
Scholarship categories play a crucial role as they enable students to focus on specific opportunities, thereby enhancing their chances of success by aligning their qualifications with the objectives of the provider.

They streamline the search process by matching applicants to scholarships. based on factors such as academic achievement, financial need, field of study, or personal background, ensuring that providers support the most fitting candidates.

In the end, categories guarantee that funding is directed towards students who align best with the provider’s mission, whether that involves encouraging diversity, recognizing academic excellence, or nurturing future leaders.


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