Category: Competition

Host Country: Netherlands
Host Organisation: Brainport Elndhoven
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Apply now: link
Result announcement: April 1st, 2020

Background

Apply Now for the International Tech Competition 2020 and win a fully-funded trip to the Netherlands. You’re a tech-driven professional who loves a good challenge? Join the competitions and win an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe’s top high-tech region.

During a six-day activity-packed program you will visit world-leading companies, discover cutting-edge technologies and build your network in the heart of the Brainport Eindhoven and Brabant region (the Netherlands). Here’s where the magic happens and this is your chance to dive right in.The organizer will pay for everything involving the program we offer: tickets, transport, hotel stay, drinks & food, and company visits. You’re financially responsible for anything you do outside the organized program, such as taking paid leave from your job and buying souvenirs.

Financial Support

• Tickets
• Transport
• Hotel stay
• Drinks & foods
• Company visits

Eligible Criteria

• For all tech talents and professionals currently living in Europe (regardless of your nationality)
• Participate in the challenge that matches your skills and knowledge
• Win a fully paid adventure from June 9th – 14th to the top high-tech region of the Netherlands
• Visit leading companies with genuine impact on the societal challenges of today
• Take a look behind the scenes and discover the latest technologies and innovations
• Seize the possibility to do some serious networking and boost your career

Important Questions

Can anyone join the competition?

Yes, as long as you live in Europe. Each case describes the kind of background and knowledge you need to solve the specific challenge. But don’t let an imperfect fit stop you if you think you have something special to offer ;-).

I am from Brazil but I currently live in Europe, can I join?

Yes, you can! Your nationality is not important to us. The only condition for joining is that you currently live in Europe.

When you say I have to live in Europe, do you mean the European Union?

No, you can come from all over Europe. Only people from The Netherlands are not allowed to participate. If you live in the following countries, you can join Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

When will I know if I have won?

The competition consists of several stages. You will be updated after each stage. The final winners will be announced on April 1st, 2020.

Application

The last date to submit an application International Tech Competition 2020 is for March 1, 2020.

Apply Now
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Host Country: Japan
Organized by: The Goi Peace Foundation
Sponsored by: SEIKO HOLDINGS CORPORATION, PLUS CORPORATION
Deadline: June 15 2020 (23:59 your local time)

Background:

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

Based in Japan, the Goi Peace Foundation is a public benefit organization supported by members around the world working together to create a culture of peace. Our mission is to foster a sustainable and harmonious global society by promoting consciousness, values, and wisdom for creating peace, and by building cooperation among individuals and organizations across diverse fields, including education, science, culture, and the arts.

Essay theme:

A Letter from Myself in 2030”

Imagine what an ideal world ten years from now would be like. Write a letter from yourself in 2030 to your present (2020) self, in which you describe the state of the world, the way people are living, and what you, yourself, are doing in society. In addition, include any important message that you might wish to tell your present self.

Guidelines:

1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2020) in one of the following age categories: a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 – 25)
2. Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.
3. Entries submitted by postal mail must include a cover page  indicating (1) your name (2) category (Children or Youth) (3) age as of June 15, 2020 (4) gender (5) nationality (6) address (7) e-mail (8) phone number (9) school name (if applicable) (10) your essay title (11) language (12) word count.
4. Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants’ names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director. * Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered. * Only one entry per person is accepted. *A cover page template is available to download. You may also create your own cover page with all items (1)-(12) above. * We are unable to confirm receipt of essays.
5. Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
6. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
7. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer.
8. If you have questions, visit the official link here.

Awards:

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize: Certificate, a prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900 as of Feb. 2020)  (1 entrant)
• 2nd Prize: Certificate, a prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450 as of Feb. 2020) and gift (2 entrants)
• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift (5 Entrants)
• Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift (25 entrants)

* 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan in November 2020 and will receive the Minister of Education Award. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.)
* Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given
if applicable.
* All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2020 (Japan time) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2020.
* We are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

Mail Address:

If you wish to submit your entry by postal mail, send to:
International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan

Apply now:

Entries must be received by June 15, 2020 (23:59 your local time).

Send Your Essay Online
Download Cover Page Template

DEADLINE: February 28th, 2020
Application Form: Apply here.

Every year since 2003, Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems. We are proud to honor the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 all over the globe who have done creative environmental projects with a cash prize, certificate of achievement, and public recognition.

PRIZES

Winners will receive:

• PUBLIC RECOGNITION AND MEDIA PRESS RELEASE
• CASH PRIZE UP TO $500
• CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO HELP PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Just as importantly, winners will serve as role models for other young people by demonstrating that each individual can make a difference.

To apply, applicants who have initiated an environmental project of their own will document it by completing our online application form.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

1. The project concerns environmental health, advocacy, research or protection of the natural world.
2. The project is action-based and self-initiated, and not one assigned by a teacher or other adult.
3. The project is close to completion or was completed within the last year.
4. Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 16 on February 28th in the year of application.
5. Science Fair and Scouting Badge projects will only be considered if they include environmental action, educational outreach to others or extended studies beyond the Science Fair and Scouting Badges.
6. We do not accept (a) projects related to domestic or confined animals, (b) compositions or reports.
7. Previous winners, immediate relatives of AFN board members, active reading panel members, or judges, may not apply.
8. Only applications in English are accepted.

APPLY TO WIN

• Are you an Eco-Hero?
• Want the world to know what you’ve done? 
• Or do you know an Eco-Hero? 

Please read the Application Guidelines to see if you are eligible to apply to become a Young Eco-Hero.
If you or someone you know is eligible, encourage them to apply.

• Have you been working to preserve the world around you?
• Have you been teaching others how to protect the environment?
• Have you been doing an environmental research project?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you are a Young Eco-Hero. All Eco-Heroes serve as role models, showing others that individuals are important and can make a difference.

JUDGING

Preference is given to projects of 2+ years and/or ongoing projects.

The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to:

• originality
• difficulty
• organization
• length of time devoted to the project
• influencing/educating others
• use of outside resources (e.g. library, experts, media, community leaders)
• degree of success in reaching goals
• the impact on the environment