Contests and Competitions

The Yale Drama Series Playwriting Competition is currently accepting submissions for its 2025 playwriting contest. The winning play will be chosen by the current judge, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. The recipient of this yearly competition will receive the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, have their manuscript published by Yale University Press, and attend a special event. However, the prize and publication are subject to the playwright agreeing to the terms of the publishing contract. Guidelines – The Yale Drama Series Playwriting Competition There is no fee to enter. Please adhere to the following guidelines when preparing your manuscript: – Only plays written in English are eligible for this competition. Submissions from

The management of plastic waste in Nigeria remains a challenge, as it does not biodegrade and continues to litter the streets and mar the appearance of towns and cities. The Mind the Plastic Challenge for secondary schools in Lagos State  seeks to confront this problem by tapping into the inventive ideas of young Nigerians. If you are a school in Lagos with students who can propose solutions to plastic waste, participating in this competition is highly recommended. A competition has been organized to address this issue directly. The Mind the Plastic Challenge is tapping into the creativity and ingenuity of young Nigerians whose innovative ideas for tackling plastic waste could

The Sony World Photography Awards stands out as the premier competition for photographers and artists in the field of photography. Consisting of four distinct competitions (Professional, Open, Student, and Youth), participation is open to all at no cost, with the grand prize amounting to $25,000. Over the past 16 years, the Awards have established themselves as a highly esteemed platform for photographers, both established and up-and-coming, thereby propelling their careers to new heights. The Sony World Photography Awards have a remarkable global presence, enabling photographers to advance their careers to new heights. From the very start, these Awards have been dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility by offering free entry.

The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge is now accepting applications for both early-stage and established startups to collaborate with Ecobank in its 35 African markets. This year marks the 7th edition of the Fintech Challenge. Despite the growing presence of fintech in Africa, a McKinsey report highlights the challenges faced by fintech startups in the region, including scaling, regulatory hurdles, and funding constraints. The Ecobank Fintech Challenge aims to address these challenges by offering a grand prize of US$50,000 and the opportunity to expand solutions across Ecobank’s vast network. “Partnering with fintechs is crucial for promoting financial inclusion in Africa. At Ecobank, we are committed to supporting fintechs through our Growth,

The 2024 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship is in full swing and the entries have started pouring in. Encourage your children and wards in JSS1 – JSS3 to participate and stand the chance to win N5 Million scholarship and more! Prizes to be won: Winner: N5 Million Scholarship 1st Runner-up: N2 Million Scholarship 2nd Runner-up: N1 Million Scholarship Winner’s School: N1 Million Grant Addition: The three finalists will enjoy an all-expense paid trip to the iconic Transcorp Hilton, Abuja for the final presentation of their essays. Essay Details: Topic: If I Could Invent Something New Word Count: Not more than 500 words Writing Format: Essay must be typed and not handwritten Submission Deadline: July 7, 2024 This competition is open to all schools

African video streaming platform StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) have issued a call for entries for the launch of the StarNews Business Competition. Organized by StarNews Mobile and GBEF in collaboration with MTN and the United Nations Agency for International Development (USAID), this initiative aims to support Nigeria’s most promising SMEs with grant funding and partnership opportunities in the United States. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to win cash prizes of up to NGN5 million (US$4,000) from StarNews, access to a network of investors, and exposure on the StarNews web platform. The top three winners will also receive coaching from GBEF’s Academy for Advancing Excellence

The Anthology Short Story Competition was established to acknowledge and promote creative writing, as well as provide a platform for publication. It is open to writers of any nationality, residing anywhere in the world, who can submit original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language. There are no restrictions on theme or style, but the stories must not exceed 1,500 words. Writers are welcome to submit as many entries as they desire, with each submission requiring a separate entry form and entry fee. While not mandatory, it is recommended that writers refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting their work. This will allow them to

Applications for the 2024 UNDP Timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme are now available. The Timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme, based in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Pan-African initiative supporting startups that meet specific criteria: 1. Utilize technology solutions in the financial services sector. 2. Contribute to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). 3. Demonstrate high scalability. 4. Have a defensible position in the market. 5. Possess a strong monetization strategy. To be eligible, technology-focused entrepreneurs and startup founders across Africa aged 18-35 must meet the following criteria: 1. Founders must be citizens of an African country. 2. Startups must be locally owned and based in any African country. 3. Utilize technology in