Competitions, hackathons, programs and volunteering.
151 hand-picked opportunities for school and university students in 30 countries, from UN online volunteering to the UAE Hackathon. Pick your country to see what's local first; every link goes to the organiser.
List checked 3 Nov 2026. Dates change every year, so confirm on the organiser's site.
47 programs
Türkiye Scholarships
Turkish governmentTürkiye, open worldwideUniversityFully funded government scholarships for international students at Turkish universities.
Usually closes in FebruaryVisit the Türkiye Scholarships page on the organiser's siteGoogle Summer of Code
GoogleOnline, worldwideUniversityTech / SoftwarePaid, remote open-source projects with mentors from established organisations; contributor applications open in March.
18 or older
Usually closes in MarchVisit the Google Summer of Code page on the organiser's siteSchwarzman Scholars
Tsinghua UniversityChina, open worldwideUniversityBusinessFully funded one-year master's at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Bachelor's degree holders aged 18–28
Usually closes in SeptemberVisit the Schwarzman Scholars page on the organiser's siteDuke of Edinburgh's International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award FoundationWorldwideSchool and universityA self-paced award built from volunteering, a skill, physical activity and an expedition, run through schools and youth groups.
Ages 14–24
A*STAR scholarships
A*STARSingapore, open worldwideSchool and universityResearch / AcademiaScholarships for undergraduate and PhD study in science and engineering, with research attachments in Singapore.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the A*STAR scholarships page on the organiser's siteAfrican Leadership Academy
African Leadership AcademyEgypt, Nigeria, South Africa, KenyaSchoolBusinessTwo-year pre-university programme near Johannesburg for young leaders from across Africa.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the African Leadership Academy page on the organiser's siteAjira Digital
Kenyan governmentKenyaSchool and universityTech / SoftwareTraining and support to help young Kenyans find digital and online work.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Ajira Digital page on the organiser's siteAllan Gray Orbis Fellowship
Allan Gray Orbis FoundationSouth AfricaSchool and universityBusinessUniversity scholarships with an entrepreneurship programme for high-potential students.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship page on the organiser's siteChinese Government Scholarship
China Scholarship CouncilChina, open worldwideUniversityScholarships for international students to study at Chinese universities.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Chinese Government Scholarship page on the organiser's siteDAAD scholarships
German Academic Exchange ServiceGermany, open worldwideUniversityScholarships for international students and researchers to study or do research in Germany.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the DAAD scholarships page on the organiser's siteDarmasiswa
Indonesian governmentIndonesia, open worldwideUniversityScholarship for international students to study Indonesian language and culture in Indonesia.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Darmasiswa page on the organiser's siteEiffel Excellence Scholarship
Campus FranceFrance, open worldwideUniversityFrench government scholarship for international master's and PhD students; French universities nominate the candidates.
Non-French citizens, through a French institution
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship page on the organiser's siteErasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European UnionFrance, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, open worldwideUniversityJoint master's degrees taught at universities in two or more European countries, with full scholarships open to students worldwide.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters page on the organiser's siteErasmus+ study exchange
European UnionFrance, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, SwedenUniversityStudy or train abroad for a semester or a year at a partner university in Europe, with an EU grant.
Apply through your university's international office
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Erasmus+ study exchange page on the organiser's siteGlobal Korea Scholarship
Korean government (NIIED)South Korea, open worldwideUniversityKorean government scholarship covering tuition and living costs for international students' degrees in Korea.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Global Korea Scholarship page on the organiser's siteHamad Bin Khalifa University graduate scholarships
Hamad Bin Khalifa UniversityQatar, open worldwideUniversityResearch / AcademiaGraduate programmes in Doha's Education City, with scholarships for eligible students worldwide.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Hamad Bin Khalifa University graduate scholarships page on the organiser's siteHolland Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education and universitiesNetherlands, open worldwideUniversityOne-off scholarship for students starting a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch university.
Students from outside the EEA
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Holland Scholarship page on the organiser's siteHong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Research Grants Council, Hong KongHong Kong, open worldwideUniversityResearch / AcademiaFunded PhD places at Hong Kong universities, open to students worldwide.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme page on the organiser's siteINJAZ Egypt
INJAZ EgyptEgyptSchool and universityBusinessEntrepreneurship and work-readiness programmes, including the student Company Program competition.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the INJAZ Egypt page on the organiser's siteIsmart
Instituto IsmartBrazilSchoolScholarships and mentoring for talented low-income students at top Brazilian schools.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Ismart page on the organiser's siteItalian Government Scholarships
Italian Ministry of Foreign AffairsItaly, open worldwideUniversityScholarships for international students to study at Italian universities and arts institutions.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Italian Government Scholarships page on the organiser's siteITI professional training
Information Technology Institute, EgyptEgyptUniversityTech / SoftwareGovernment ICT training for graduates, including the intensive nine-month professional training program.
Graduates
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the ITI professional training page on the organiser's siteLEAP Africa youth programmes
LEAP AfricaNigeriaSchool and universityBusinessLeadership and social-impact programmes for young Nigerians.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the LEAP Africa youth programmes page on the organiser's siteLFX Mentorship
The Linux FoundationOnline, worldwideUniversityTech / SoftwareMentored open-source terms on Linux Foundation projects, many paid, several times a year.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the LFX Mentorship page on the organiser's siteLPDP Scholarship
Indonesian Ministry of FinanceIndonesiaUniversityGovernment scholarships for master's and doctoral study in Indonesia or abroad.
Indonesian citizens
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the LPDP Scholarship page on the organiser's siteLUMS National Outreach Programme
LUMSPakistanSchoolScholarships and support for talented students from underserved backgrounds to study at LUMS.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the LUMS National Outreach Programme page on the organiser's siteMastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard FoundationEgypt, Nigeria, South Africa, KenyaSchool and universityScholarships with leadership training for young Africans at partner universities in Africa and abroad.
Young Africans with financial need
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page on the organiser's siteMawhiba programmes
MawhibaSaudi ArabiaSchoolResearch / AcademiaSaudi Arabia's foundation for gifted students: enrichment programmes, olympiad training and the national Ibdaa science competition.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Mawhiba programmes page on the organiser's siteMEXT Scholarship
Japanese governmentJapan, open worldwideSchool and universityJapanese government scholarships for international students, applied for through Japanese embassies or universities.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the MEXT Scholarship page on the organiser's siteMisk youth programmes
Misk FoundationSaudi ArabiaSchool and universityBusinessYouth programmes in leadership, skills and entrepreneurship.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Misk youth programmes page on the organiser's siteNational Youth Science Forum
NYSFAustraliaSchoolResearch / AcademiaJanuary program for students going into Year 12 to explore STEM study and careers.
Australian students entering Year 12
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the National Youth Science Forum page on the organiser's siteNuffield Research Placements
STEM LearningUnited KingdomSchoolResearch / AcademiaSummer research placements for Year 12 students with universities and companies, with bursaries for eligible students.
UK students in Year 12 (S5 in Scotland)
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Nuffield Research Placements page on the organiser's siteOutreachy
Software Freedom ConservancyOnline, worldwideUniversityTech / SoftwarePaid, remote internships in open source for people underrepresented in tech, with two rounds a year.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Outreachy page on the organiser's sitePrime Minister's Youth Programme
Government of PakistanPakistanSchool and universityGovernment youth schemes covering skills training, internships, business loans and laptops for students.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Prime Minister's Youth Programme page on the organiser's siteResearch Science Institute
Center for Excellence in Education and MITUnited States, open worldwideSchoolResearch / AcademiaFree summer research programme at MIT for high school students, with places for international students.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Research Science Institute page on the organiser's siteRise
Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes TrustWorldwideSchoolFinds young people aged 15–17 and supports them with scholarships, mentoring and funding opportunities.
Ages 15–17
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Rise page on the organiser's siteSaudi university scholarships for international students
Saudi Ministry of EducationSaudi Arabia, open worldwideUniversityTuition-free scholarships for international students at Saudi public universities, applied for through the Study in Saudi platform.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Saudi university scholarships for international students page on the organiser's siteShad
Shad CanadaCanadaSchoolResearch / AcademiaMonth-long summer STEM and entrepreneurship program on Canadian university campuses.
Grade 10 and 11 students
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Shad page on the organiser's siteSwedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Swedish InstituteSweden, open worldwideUniversityFull scholarships for a master's degree in Sweden, for future leaders from eligible countries.
Citizens of eligible countries with work experience
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals page on the organiser's siteSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss government (SERI)Switzerland, open worldwideUniversityResearch / AcademiaSwiss government scholarships for international researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral level.
Postgraduate researchers from abroad
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships page on the organiser's siteTeach For India Fellowship
Teach For IndiaIndiaUniversityTwo-year fellowship teaching full-time in low-income schools.
Graduates and young professionals
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Teach For India Fellowship page on the organiser's siteTony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Tony Elumelu FoundationEgypt, Nigeria, South Africa, KenyaUniversityBusinessTraining, mentoring and US$5,000 in seed capital for African founders.
African entrepreneurs aged 18+
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme page on the organiser's siteTuwaiq Academy
Tuwaiq AcademySaudi ArabiaSchool and universityTech / SoftwareBootcamps and training in programming, AI and cybersecurity.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Tuwaiq Academy page on the organiser's siteUAE AI Camp
UAE National Program for Artificial IntelligenceUAESchool and universityTech / SoftwareSummer workshops, hackathons and training in AI and coding, with partners such as Google and Microsoft. The 2026 camp ran in August in Dubai.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the UAE AI Camp page on the organiser's siteYale Young Global Scholars
Yale UniversityUnited States, open worldwideSchoolTwo-week summer sessions at Yale for high school students from around the world, with need-based financial aid.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Yale Young Global Scholars page on the organiser's siteYayasan Khazanah scholarships
Yayasan KhazanahMalaysiaSchool and universityScholarships for Malaysians at top universities in Malaysia and abroad.
Malaysian citizens
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Yayasan Khazanah scholarships page on the organiser's siteYenching Academy
Peking UniversityChina, open worldwideUniversityResearch / AcademiaFully funded master's in China Studies at Peking University.
Dates on organiser's siteVisit the Yenching Academy page on the organiser's site
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