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35 Best Upcoming Competition for School Students [National; International; Prizes Upto Rs. 1.25 Crores]: Apply Now!

Gaurav Chaurasia

Nov 14, 2024
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Here is the list of the 35 best upcoming competitions for school students with deadlines up to May 31, 2025.

1. The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition 2025 by Chaucer Heritage Trust

Prizes: Winner gets prizes worth Rs. 1.3L+.

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025

About the Contest: The Chaucer Heritage Trust has launched its eighth annual writing competition for schools inspired by the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many England’s greatest medieval poet. Read More.

2. The 20th Elmbridge Literary Competition 2025 by RC Sherriff Trust

Awards: All Winning, Highly Commended & Commended Entries will receive a Digital Certificate.

Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025

About the Competition: Whether winding through the great cities of the world, or meandering across quiet country landscapes, Rivers have fascinated writers and poets. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Death of RC Sherriff and the Anniversary of the publication of ‘Three Men In A Boat’, The 20th Elmbridge Literary Competition is looking for short stories and poems on the theme of ‘The River’. ….Read More.

3. International Poetry and Art Contest 2024-25 by Never Such Innocence

Benefits: Prizes will be announced later in the competition, but will include some exciting opportunities.

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025

About the Competition: The 2024/25 Competition marks the third year in their programme Conversations on Conflict. This year they want you to answer the question: HOW CAN WE PREVENT FUTURE WARS?….Read More.

4. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest by Ayn Rand Institute

Prizes: The total prize amount is worth Rs. 25L+ / $31000. The top three essays from each season will be awarded a cash prize. The first-place essay from each season will advance to compete for the annual grand prize.

Submission Deadline: December 27, 2024

About the Competition: These contests encourage students to seriously engage with Rand’s ideas through reflection on her profound and influential novels. Students who participate will need to read the book they have selected carefully, grapple with its complex themes, and push the boundaries of their writing ability….Read More.

5. Global Essay Competition by St. Gallen Symposium

Awards: Win prize money of Rs. 19L+ / CHF 20,000 split amongst the three winners.

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2025

About the Contest: The St. Gallen Global Essay Competition is a global student essay competition, offering students who study at graduate or postgraduate level around the world the opportunity to apply for participation at the St. Gallen Symposium……Read More.

6. Fountainhead Essay Contest by Ayn Rand Institute

Awards: The total prize amount is worth Rs. 25L+ / $31000. The top three essays from each season will be awarded a cash prize. The first-place essay from each season will advance to compete for the annual grand prize.

Registration Deadline: December 20, 2024

About the Competition: Students who participate will need to read the book they have selected carefully, grapple with its complex themes, and push the boundaries of their writing ability….Read More.

7. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest by Winning Writers

Awards & Recognitions: The contest boasts a total prize pool of Rs. 3L+ / $3,750.

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025

About the Competition: The Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest, organized by Winning Writers, is celebrating its 24th year. This contest seeks out the best in humorous poetry and welcomes entries that are witty, funny, or downright hilarious….Read More.

8. Founding Forward Youth Essay Contest

Prizes: Winning essays are recognized for their thoughtful analysis, originality, and clarity of expression.

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2025

About the Contest: The Founding Forward Youth Essay Awards provide a platform for young people to engage with the foundational values of freedom, equality, and justice. Open to students, the competition encourages participants to explore historical and contemporary issues, reflecting on how these principles influence society today….Read More.

9. Japan Photo Contest 2024 by Embassy of Japan in India

Awards: Winners will get Special Prizes from Canon, JAL and ANA!!

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025

About the Festival: Encouraged by the astounding response to the CLICK! JAPAN PHOTO CONTESTS in the past, the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, are thrilled to announce that the CLICK! JAPAN PHOTO CONTEST 2024 will be held again, this year too…..Read More.

10. Immerse Education Essay Competition

Prizes: Ten winners will receive a 100% scholarship, and Runners-up will be awarded partial scholarships of up to 50% to study their chosen subject with Immerse.

Submission Deadline: January 16, 2025

About the Competition: The Immerse Education Essay Competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to submit essay responses to a question of their choice relating to a subject of interest. There are over twenty questions to choose from, which can be found in the full Essay Competition Guide…Read More.

11. Creative Writing Olympiad by Monomousumi

Prizes: The first 35 winners will receive a certificate signed by Chetan Bhagat. A total of 100 winners will get medals and certificates.

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2024.

About the Competition: It is an international competition open to writers of all ages, professions, genders, and nationalities. Participants can submit their works in English, Hindi, or Bangla, and there is no age limit, making it accessible to everyone passionate about writing….Read More.

12. Student Essay Contest on Mathematics by AWM and Math for America

Prizes: The winners (including honorable mentions) receive a monetary prize, a membership in the Association for Women in Mathematics, a certificate, and their name and affiliation published in the Newsletter for the AWM. In addition, all of the essays are published online and the Grand Prize winner‘s essay is published in the AWM Newsletter.

Registration Deadline: February 1, 2025

About the Programme: To increase awareness of women’s ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and Math for America co-sponsor an essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers……Read More.

13. Japan Photo Contest 2024 by Embassy of Japan

Prizes: Winners will get Special Prizes from Canon, JAL and ANA!! Winners of 10 outstanding works will receive invitations to the Prize Ceremony at the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi. Top 20 works or so on will be displayed in a Photo Exhibition at the Japan Foundation, New Delhi Gallery.

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025

About the Event: Encouraged by the astounding response to the CLICK! JAPAN PHOTO CONTESTS in the past, the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, are thrilled to announce that the CLICK! JAPAN PHOTO CONTEST 2024 will be held again, this year too.…Read More.

14. Northern University London Essay Competition

Certificates: Overall winner across all essay subjects- £1000

Registration Deadline: January 6, 2025

About the Quiz: Northeastern University London is inviting competition entries from students who are currently in their penultimate year of secondary education (equivalent to Year 12 in the English education system, or Grade 11 in India)….Read More.

15. Online National Quiz on UN SDG 6 by KidEx

Prizes: Every participant scoring more than 40% on the quiz will be eligible for Digital Certificates issued by IIT Kharagpur Technology Alumni Association, Delhi Chapter. Three categories of Certificates exist basis performance (40%-60%, 60%-80%, 80% & above).

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2025.

About the Quiz: It is the largest national-level online quiz event to achieve the National Education Policy Goals 2020. The quiz is being conducted to celebrate the works towards Clean Water & Sanitation of Padma Bhushan Late Shri Bindeshwar Pathak Ji (Founder of Sulabh Sanitation, Social Reform and Human Rights Movement) – a National Hero…Read More.

16. All India Painting Competition by Nav Shri Art and Culture Organisation

Prizes: Winners will receive Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 40k, Trophies and Certificates.

Registration Deadline: January 31, 2025

About the Competition: Every year Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation organises national level painting competitions for all professional artists, school-college’s teachers and students, academics, students of fine arts institutes and art lovers, who are 18 years or above….Read More.

17. Science in Focus 2025: Photography and Illustration Competition by India Science Festival

Prizes: The top 30 entries (Top 15 in each category) will be evaluated by jury members in each category. The scores will be averaged out to determine the top 2 entries from each category, which will receive cash prizes. The top two winners for each category will receive 30,000 INR and 20,000 INR respectively.

Registration Deadline: August 29, 2024

About the Quiz: Science in Focus (SIF) is the flagship science photography and illustration competition of the India Science Festival, designed to ignite the visual creativity of students, researchers, and professionals….Read More.

18. School Innovation Marathon

Awards: Funding Support from the Ministry of Education, facilitated by MIC, Student Internship Programme (SIP) with Incubators, facilitated by AIM, Student Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP), facilitated by AIM, Patenting support and guidance, facilitated by MIC

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2024.

About the Competition: School Innovation Marathon is envisioned as India’s largest school innovation challenge organized jointly by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), AICTE,…Read More.

19. Ashdown Forest Poetry Competition 2024

Prizes: The prize will be publication on the Ashdown Forest website. This means we do need your approval to publish and publicise your work, the details for which are available under Conditions of Entry (available under ‘Criteria’ above).

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2024.

About the Quiz: This year (2024) commemorates 100 years since the publication of Milne’s book of poetry When We Were Very Young, which first introduced Christopher Robin and his teddy bear to the world. As a result, Ashdown Forest is proud to present a new poetry competition in partnership with Sian Thomas…Read More.

20. 1st Ukraine-India Students’ Writing Contest 2024 by PT Global Edu and Embassy of Ukraine

Prizes: 14 winners will be greeted for the Gala Award Ceremony at the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi and it will make them get acquainted more with Ukraine, participate in art and handicrafts workshop as well as view short movies.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024.

About the Contest: 1st Ukraine – India Students’ Writing Contest 2024 is the first of its kind essay competition open for all Indian students grade 6 to 12 studying in any curriculum like GCSE, IGCSE, IB, CIE, CISCE, CBSE or any other boards in India….Read More.

21. GLOBE Science & Environment Olympiad

Prizes: The Olympiad rank holder will receive a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a medal. All the qualifying participants will be awarded participation certificates reflecting their Olympiad Grades.

Registration Deadline: September 15, 2024.

About the Olympiad: The GLOBE Science & Environment Olympiad is an initiative taken by the Indian Environmental Society whose goal is to promote STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math). The Olympiad is designed to encourage students to explore, discover, and learn more about STEM education…Read More.

22. Ayodhya Champs World Hanuman Championship

Awards: The winners will receive exciting awards like Laptops, Tablets, Cash Prizes, Smart Watch etc. A detailed list can be found at this link.

Registration Deadline: September 30, 2024.

About the Olympiad: The Ayodhya Hanuman Championship is a unique global initiative by Ayodhya Publications Pvt Ltd, aiming to promote and preserve Bharateeya culture through storytelling….Read More.

23. Handwriting Olympiad

Prizes: Students will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 6.5 L, a Certificate & Trophy.

Registration Deadline: December 7, 2024.

About the Olympiad: The Handwriting Competition, recognized as the largest of its kind worldwide, encompasses students from 1st to 12th Standard. It takes place within the premises of the school, reaching students across India…Read More.

24. UP International Trade Show 2024 Quiz

Benefits: After successful completion, the participant could download a digital participation certificate recognizing their participation and completion.

Submission Deadline: September 22, 2024

About the Contest: Join the thrill of the UP International Trade Show 2024 Quiz Contest and put your knowledge to the test! Delve into the fascinating world of international trade, uncover intriguing facts about global commerce, and enjoy the excitement of competition. As part of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show campaign…Read More.

25. Write-a-Thon 8th Essay Writing Competition by iP4Kids

Awards: Awards will be given to the top three entries received from Schools and Colleges respectively. Other participants shall also be presented with certificates of participation

Submission Deadline: August 29, 2024.

About the Grant: On the occasion of National Sports Day, S.S. Rana & Co. through our CSR initiative, IP4Kids is organizing Write-a-Thon- 8th Annual Writing Competition. The Essay Competition offers an opportunity to young minds to assess & pen down the immense role that sports plays in the legal regime and explore the various…Read More.

26. 6th National Amity Quiz on Constitutional Law by Amity Law School, Lucknow

Prizes: Winners will get Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 10k.

Participation Deadline: September 20, 2024

About the Quiz: After the successful conduct of the 5th Natіonal AQCL, Amіty Law School, Amіty Unіversіty Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus presents, the 6th edіtіon of the Natіonal Amіty Quіz on Constіtutіonal Law (AQCL) 2024 on 27th September, 2024.…Read More.

27. Quiz on Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam by Ministry of Home Affairs, India

Prizes: Top 5 winners will receive the prize money of ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) each. All the participants will get an E-certificate.

Submission Deadline: September 13, 2024.

About the Challenge: Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with MyGov is organizing an online Quiz on Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 in an effort to publicize and enable a better understanding of the law among the youth and masses.…Read More.

28. Historical Evolution of a Food Cuisine Comic Story Contest by MyGov

Prizes: Apart from the joy of creating and sharing your story, you also stand a chance to win cash prizes: First Prize: ₹5,000/- Second Prize: ₹4,000/- Third Prize: ₹3,000/-

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2024.

About the Quiz: Your task is to design a comic story that illustrates the journey of a particular dish from its inception to its present-day form. Through your comic, you’ll narrate the story of how the dish originated, highlighting the key moments in its history and any significant transformations it has undergone over time.…Read More.

29. International Compost Awareness Week 2025 Poster Contest by Compost Research and Education Foundation

Prizes: Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 42k

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024.

About the Competition: Each year, the International Compost Awareness Week Committee holds a poster contest to pick a design for the annual poster. There is always a new theme for ICAW, which is highlighted on the poster as well as that year’s dates. ICAW is always held the first full week of May….Read More.

30. Smart India Hackathon 2024

Prizes: The total prize money is Rs. 2L per Problem Statement.

Submission Deadline: September 12, 2024.

About the Competition: Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a premier nationwide initiative designed to engage students in solving some of the most pressing challenges faced in everyday life. Launched to foster a culture of innovation and practical problem-solving, SIH provides a dynamic platform for students to develop and showcase their creative solutions to real-world problems….Read More.

31. ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024

Prizes: Two round-trip airline tickets to Tokyo in the summer of 2025 for the winner and a guardian. A visit to ICU will be incorporated into the trip. In lieu of the airline tickets, the top prize winner has the option of receiving 100,000 yen.

Registration Deadline: October 9, 2024.

About the Competition: International Christian University (ICU) and Japan ICU Foundation invite youths from around the world to share their views on how to make society better. Each year, essay topics are selected in the areas of human rights and current events. For 2024, the application is open from August 9 to October 9….Read More.

Prizes: Winners will receive an internship with one of GRC’s university branches and support a consulting team on a client project from February to May 2025.

Registration Deadline: December 15, 2024

About the Competition: The GRC Social Impact Essay Competition invites ambitious high school students from around the globe to submit essays on impactful solutions for today’s pressing social challenges. It is hosted by the Global Research Consortium (GRC), an international non-profit organization with branches at over 20 top universities, including Harvard….Read More

33. Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition 2025

Prizes: Publish work on the official HCGEC website, Exclusive internships with The Harvard Crimson, Crimson credit with Crimson Education to help reach individual goals, Generous cash prizes.