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See the following websites to find competitions across sectors:

•  - is an innovative global competition developed to raise awareness among Master and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, research fellows and technicians how ideas can be commercialised. Participants, working in four or five, are given the task of developing a hypothetical business, and in the exercise, they will pitch for a 10k prize fund, to demonstrate that the business could be viable, investable and ultimately successful. This fictional business plan is a great way to learn about entrepreneurship without using an idea that comes out of your current research (avoiding any problems with disclosure). Applications close on 28 July 24 - Providing funding for newly independent researchers who are building their own group in the UK and Japan to jointly develop international research collaborations. Researchers can apply to the Royal Society for funds of up to £225,000 for three years. Applications will close on 24 July 2024

• - win a paid summer internship and 1:1 mentoring with HSBC. Open to penultimate year undergraduates, who are the first generation of their family to go to university. Applications close in February each year and the winners are announced in April.

• - win up to three weeks’ work experience at Sky. Collaborate with professionals across a variety of business areas. Applications close in February each year and the winners are announced in April.
• - open to first and second year students on a STEM related degree. Win a summer internship with Rolls-Royce. Applications close in February each year and the winners are announced in April.
• - win work experience and networking opportunities with Clifford Chance. Applications close in February each year and the winners are announced in April.
• - open to first or second year students studying a STEM degree. Win a ten-week paid summer internship with Rolls Royce, an Apple watch, Rolls-Royce branded gifts and the opportunity to shadow a leader for the day. Applications close in February each year and the winners are announced in April.
•  - win a 10 week paid summer internship with Rolls-Royce. Applications close in February each year and the winners will be announced in April.
• - university societies can network, build on their skills, present to a panel of judges and compete to win one of two prizes. Win a £1,000 cash prize for your society, or £250 cash prize for the individual award. Applications open in April and close in May each year.
• - sponsored by Sage. Independent pitching competition that helps start-ups pitch to industry experts and investors. The top 10 start-ups go on to compete on the national stage and win the chance to be mentored by leading entrepreneurs. You can now for next year's competition.
•  Due to start a Masters but need a helping hand funding your programme? Enter for the opportunity to win £6,000 towards the cost of your course. You can for next year's competition.
• - Due to start a PhD but need a helping hand funding your programme? Enter for the opportunity to win £6,000 towards the cost of your course. You can for next year's competition.

Built environment

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - global architecture competition for students (individuals and teams of up to 3). Assignments are released then you have 120 hours to work on your submission. Usually opens in March each year.
• - biennial competition for students of architecture. Registration open in September every second year and close the following April.
• - annual competition which aims to kickstart innovation in construction. Open to anyone whose idea could improve construction safety, sustainability, efficiency or something else. Win cash prizes, internship opportunities and a chance to pitch ideas to industry experts. Usually opens in February and closes in June each year.

Engineering

Find competitions on these following websites:

•  - win a unique, one week work experience at BAE Systems. You'll also be place with an engineering leader as your mentor for when you are back at university. Applications close in February each year and winners are announced in April.
• - test your analytical and coding skills and be part of an international challenge. Learn specific technical skills and soft skills. Finalists will go to Madrid to pitch their idea. Receive a prize plus fast-track access to the selection process to join Oliver Wyman. Open to penultimate and final year students or recent university graduates with a STEM background. Applications close in February. Check website for next years competition dates.
• - design, build and develop a single seater racing car for competition. Registration usually opens between October - December, with the live event taking place in July.
• - global business plan competition for postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers. Applications typically open in May and close in September each year.
• - run various competitions throughout the year. Check website for deadlines.

IT

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - win a paid 12 week internship with Skyscanner in London or Edinburgh. Includes networking opportunities with senior colleagues plus £300 to spend on travel. Applications close in February and the winners will be announced in 21 April.
•  - win a 12 week paid summer internship with Ocado plus the chance to have a one-to-one career conversation with a senior member of the Technology Leadership team. Applications open in October and close in January.
• - national online competitions raising awareness of cyber learning opportunities and careers. Prizes include internships with sponsor companies, training bursaries and conference places. Check website for deadlines.
• - two industry-led game development challenges. Search for a Star, for final year or masters students, and Sumo Digital Rising Star, for non-final year undergraduates. See the website for project submissions for next year.
• - test your analytical and coding skills and be part of an international challenge. Learn specific technical skills and soft skills. Finalists will go to Madrid to pitch their idea. Receive a prize plus fast-track access to the selection process to join Oliver Wyman. Open to penultimate and final year students or recent university graduates with a STEM background. Applications close in February. Check website for next years competition dates.
• - annual global student technology competition. In a team of 4, you'll create a technology solution to problems facing the world today - and maybe even turn your idea into a business. Registration opens in October for next year's competition.
• - data science and machine learning competitions, some with prizes. Ongoing, check website for deadlines.
• - competition for innovative, early-stage tech start ups. Enter for the opportunity to connect your start up with mentors, investors and influencers, and raise the profile of your business.
• - annual global student competition for sustainable energy solutions. Open to students of business, engineering, marketing, science or innovation. Work in teams of 2-4 to compete for a team prize of €10,000 and mentoring from Schneider. Applications usually open in September and close in February.
• - create a short video or a presentation on a fintech question. Win a paid data or technology internship. Open to all students studying in the UK. Applications close in January.
• - open to current students and graduates interested in AR/VR and the metaverse. and who identify as belonging to an ethnic minority. Enter to win up to £1000 and the chance to network with hiring managers and engineering and product leaders.

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - win a summer internship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Open to first or penultimate year undergraduates. Applications close in February and the winners will be announced in April.
• - win a summer actuarial internship with Aon. Open to penulimate year undergraduates studying a STEM degree. Applications close in February and the winners will be announced in April.
•  - win an eight week paid summer internship with Glencore. Open to undergraduates in their penultimate or final year on a Maths, Physics or Economics related degree. Applications close in January and the winners will be announced in April.
• - students work in teams in a series of realistic, simulated companies, making critical business decisions that affect the company's performance. Registration for the undergraduate competition open in April and close in October each year. Entries for the postgraduate competition opened in April and close in January each year.
• - work with one of the world’s top insurance companies and interact with its corporate customers. Solve real-life strategy and business challenges. Open to teams of 3-4 Masters, MBAs or PhD students. Registrations usually open in March/April and close in June.
• - competitions held every month, with rankings calculated after each stage. Prizes for the winner of the full world cup season and stage winners. Check website for stage deadlines.
•  â€“ enter this accountancy based competition for a chance of winning exclusive opportunities and a first prize of £5,000. Check website for dates for next year.
•  â€“ experience running a multinational company with 34,000 employees in 60 countries. The winner gets to lead the company at UK level for a month in the summer. You could then have an opportunity to win the Global CEO for a Month in September, with a salary of €15,000. Applications usually open in January and close in April.
• - annual global innovation and business plan competition. Serves as a launch pad for cleantech business ideas. Pitch a business idea and collaborate during a two-day boot-camp. Win £20,000 toward developing your business. Applications open in January and Stage 1 submissions close in February.
• - sponsored by Sage. Independent pitching competition that helps start-ups pitch to industry experts and investors. Go on to compete nationally and win the chance to be mentored by leading entrepreneurs. You can now for next year's competition.
• - create a video or a presentation on a fintech question for a chance to win a paid data or technology internship. Open to all students studying in the UK. Check website for next year's deadlines.
• - annual competition aimed at students or graduates interested in careers in governance. Check website for next year's deadlines.
• a global financial modelling competition. Requires contestants to use Excel to solve financial questions and case studies.

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - win a place on a vacation scheme and meet a CEO. Open to penultimate or final year undergraduates on track for a 2.1 or above. Applications close in February each year and the winners will be announced in April.
• - annual essay competition open to all students. Win a cash prize and have your entry read by the Lord Chancellor, senior members of the judiciary and the editor of The Times. Check website for next year's deadlines.
• - use your legal expertise to win a £1,500 cash prize and mentoring by in-house lawyers and be crowned the Future Legal Mind.
• - submit a 3000-word essay which makes the case for a practical law reform for a chance to win up to £4000. Opens in July and closes in October each year.
• - events and competitions.
• - annual essay competition for people interested in governance careers. Enter now for a chance to win £1,000, or £500 as a runner-up. Check website for next year's deadlines.

Marketing

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - win hands-on experience, prizes and the opportunity to meet and impress marketing’s top VIPs. Set up your student agency, get stuck into a real-life marketing brief and pitch your solution to a real-life client.
• - annual competition to produce a creative brief set by world famous brands. Call for entries usually open in January and close in March each year.
• - annual international competition for students to work in teams of 3 to win a 3-month intrapreneurship in the L'Oréal global office in Paris.

Creative arts, design & fashion

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - includes arts and design competitions and an opportunity to showcase work. Check website for competition deadlines.
• - annual competition to produce a creative brief set by world famous brands. Call for entries usually open in January and close in March each year.
• - includes lists of awards and competitions.
• – win a £2000 cash prize and portfolio review. Usually opens in May and closes in June each year.
• - each year, writing, visual arts, and theatre prizes are awarded to the best works concerning the year's theme. Applications usually open in January and close in April.
• - annual illustration competition. The winner receives £1000 prize. Applications open and close in April each year.
• - annual design and illustration competition, offering the chance to win £1,000 in prize money as well as a work placement in the Penguin Random House Design Studios.

Journalism, writing & publishing

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - comprehensive list of awards and competitions by deadline.
• - list of competitions and prizes.
• - includes a student award for students who have had an article published (or a radio/TV piece broadcast) in a recognised student media outlet. Entries will open in September and close in January. to register your interest.
• - annual competition, offering cash prizes, mentoring and support to talented writers based in the North of England. See for further information and deadlines.
• - each year, writing, visual arts, and theatre prizes are awarded to the best works concerning the year's theme. Applications usually open in January and close in April.
• – Rocliffe Screenwriting Competition.

Languages

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - recognises the achievements of young translators at the start of their careers. Opens around April and closes around July/August each year.

Media

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - details of the latest film upload competitions. (subscription required)
• - awarded to a student director for a film made during a UK-based, full-time academic course. Entries open in March and close in June.

Music & performing arts

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - lists international classical music competitions.

Find competitions on these following websites:

•  - for the Medical Research Category of the 5th Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize to recognize and honour individuals who have made highly meaningful contributions to the fields of medical research in Africa.
  Application deadline is 20 September 24 
• - test your analytical and coding skills. Be part of an international challenge. Learn specific technical skills and soft skills. Finalists will go to Madrid to pitch their idea. Receive a prize plus fast-track access to the selection process to join Oliver Wyman. Open to penultimate and final year students or recent university graduates. You need a STEM background. Applications close in February. Check website for next years competition dates.
• - for undergraduate biology students. Rewards achievements by recognising skills and abilities. See website for more information on closing dates.
• -. Submit a piece of writing or video targeted at the general public, on a molecular bioscience topic of your choice.
• - recognises and supports up-and-coming talent in science communication. Applications open in March and close in April. Register for information about
• - business plan competition for postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers. Check website for deadlines.

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - annual global student competition for sustainable energy solutions. Open to students of business, engineering, marketing, science or innovation. Work in teams of 2-4 to compete for a team prize of €10,000 and mentoring from Schneider. Applications usually open in September and close in February.
• - annual global innovation and business plan competition, serving as a launch pad for cleantech business ideas. Pitch a business idea and collaborate during a two-day boot-camp. Win £20,000 toward developing your business. Applications open in January and Stage 1 submissions close in February.