Student Competitions

From time to time students are invited to submit work (a video, an essay, a presentation or other) to a awarding body as part of a competition. We have gathered information about upcoming competitions here of all kinds. Please check the entry requirements and deadlines carefully before uploading your submission.

Yellow Art Contest

Deadline 23 October 2025

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth “Yellow” online art contest for the month of October 2025. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The theme may include any work with depiction of the color “Yellow” or shades of Yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, golden yellow).
All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate.
The deadline to submit entries is the October 23, 2025.

Blue Art Competition

Deadline 22 October 2025

The theme may feature any work that interprets the color blue or its various shades as either a primary or secondary element. All visual art mediums are allowed.In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for two pieces of artwork. You may submit more than two images; there is no limit to the number of images an artist may submit.
The application deadline is October 22, 2025.

International Art Competition Red

Deadline 30 October 2025

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 1st “Red” Online Art Competition for the month of November 2025.
This international competition invites artists to explore the essence of Red its energy, symbolism, and emotional depth. Participants are encouraged to express their personal perspective on the theme, whether through bold realism, imaginative surrealism, or striking abstraction. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art.
Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. Depending on the number and quality of all submissions received, Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards may also be presented. The deadline to apply to this art competition is October 30, 2025.

Sony World Photography Awards

Deadline 28 November

Free to enter for anyone aged from 18 to 30 years-old undertaking a photography programme, the Student competition of the Sony World Photography Awards provides a platform for photography students worldwide. Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book – plus more!
World Photography Organisation is a leading global platform dedicated to the development and advancement of photographic culture. Its programming and competition initiatives provide valuable opportunities for artists working in photography and help broaden the conversation around their work.

Global Sustainability Challenge

Deadline Phase 1-Ignite: 3 November 2025
Deadline Phase 2-Build: Early February 2026
Deadline Phase 3-Shine: April 2026

An annual global challenge where students design, implement, and showcase real-world sustainability solutions—supported by a Stanford-led collective of leading educational institutions and experts worldwide.
The challenge began with a question: What might happen if we connected the energy already building on campuses around the world? In classrooms and labs, students were already building and testing solutions to local issues, using their campus as a living lab.
This shared momentum sparked something bigger — a global platform for students to take their ideas further. The Global Sustainability Challenge offers structure, visibility, and support to turn local action into collaborative progress. It’s not just about solving problems. It’s about shaping how the next generation learns to respond.