Make your CV stand out by entering a competition, award or prize
Competitions, prizes and awards are a great way for you to gain experience for your CV and often some cash or work experience. Many competitions require you to work in a team / produce innovative ideas / work to a brief / write a report, all great skills to put on your CV even if you don't win!
Most recently added competitions at the top. Many run every year, check entry and closing dates. This page is updated regularly as new competitions open, so check back!
- SCI Bright SCIdea Challenge - Teams of 3/4 develop a plausible scientific concept with a societal benefit. Pitch your idea to compete for a £5000 cash prize. Enter your team by 12 November 2025. Free support is available on the programme to help you develop your pitch after registering.
- L'Oreal Brandstorm Competition Annual competition to innovate the next generation of retail.
- The Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations (FRFG) and the Intergenerational Foundation (IF) Write 5,000-8,000 words in English or German which address the subject of 'Intergenerational Justice'. Prize money totalling €5,000 will be shared among the winner entries. Closing date: 31 December 2025, 23:59 (GMT+1).
- The Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations (FRFG) and the Intergenerational Foundation (IF) Write 5,000-8,000 words in English or German which address the subject 'The Personal Carbon Footprint'. Prize money totalling €5,000 will be shared among the winner entries. Closing date: 31 December 2025, 23:59 (GMT+1).
Competition sites advertising multiple competitions
- Agorize Various challenges - for students, hackathons and startups.
- Rate My Placement - competitions and virtual events. Find out about different companies and industries by exploring resources or games, various prizes available.
