Contests

Test your knowledge, write an essay, enter a photo competition and more.

‘Green bloggers: win a trip to Brazil to cover World Environment Day 2012, on June 5!

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), in partnership with 

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  • Activating Emapathy

    Activating Empathy is a global collaborative competition to find the best ideas, programs, and learning-models from around the world that:

    Do You Have a World-Changing Idea?

    My annual letter comes out on January 25. I hope it spurs a conversation about the key issues affecting the poorest people in the world.

    Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs - Essay Contest: Making a Sustainable Difference

    As part of our annual SEPTEMBER SUSTAINABILITY MONTH, the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its third International Essay Contest.

    Got an innovative idea for heath? Enter our Changemakers competition!

    Countries throughout the world are seeking to improve the health of their citizens and make quality health care accessible and affordable. Despite their differences, nations are facing a surprisingly similar set of health care challenges, such as fragmented health care ecosystems, high costs, inconsistent quality of care, inefficient systems, and barriers to access and capacity needs.

    Dance With Us: Motion Across Cultures

    Whether it's a spontaneous dance with our families or a formal performance, we express ourselves through movement in every culture. Grab your camera, get creative, and capture a movement that celebrates your unique culture.

    Prizes

    • Two Grand Prize winners will receive a tablet computer (iPad 2) and their entries will be displayed at theU.S. Department of State.
    • Runners-up will receive ExchangesConnect T-shirts and real postcards featuring the top 20 submissions.

    IFEX Poster Contest: International Day to End Impunity 2011

    The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) invites all to submit entries for the inaugural International Day to End Impunity 2011 poster contest with the purpose of drawing world’s att

    $20,000 Scholarships from Foot Locker!

    The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors high school athletes for demonstrating academic excellence as well as flexing their hearts on their sports team and in their communities.

    Doors to Diplomacy: International Competition

    The U. S. Department of State sponsors the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge - to encourage middle school and high school students around the world to produce web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Each student team member of the winning "Doors to Diplomacy" Award team receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches' schools each receive a $500 cash award. Additional prizes may be provided by sponsors.

    Tanenbaum is accepting nominations for its Peacemakers in Action award

    Imagine… a more peaceful world forged by peacemakers working across religions, across borders, and across differences. At Tanenbaum, we are committed to making this vision a reality. Tane

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