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See the following websites to find competitions across sectors:

• – a national competition with a wide range of categories recognising different student groups and career interests. Applicants typically complete application questions and may take part in assessments. Successful candidates may receive opportunities such as internships, mentoring and employer engagement.
•  - a global competition designed for postgraduate researchers and early career academics to explore how research ideas can be commercialised. Participants work in teams to develop a hypothetical business and pitch their concept, focusing on entrepreneurship, teamwork and communication.
•  - an international opportunity supporting early career researchers to develop partnerships across countries. Applications are based on research proposals, with selected candidates supported to build collaborative projects.
•   - a national competition for entrepreneurs and start-ups. Entrants submit an application and, if shortlisted, pitch their ideas to industry professionals. Finalists are offered exposure, feedback and mentoring opportunities

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.
• - global competition, designing a fictional infrastructure project. Open to students from various backgrounds including architecture and urban planning.
• - design competition with a architectural and urban design category with cash prizes.

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.
• - 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 £500 to spend on travel. Applications close in February and the winners will be announced in 21 April.
• - 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.
• - 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.

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - various award categories each partnered with an employer, offering prizes such as a place on their graduate programme, summer internships, mentoring, and prize money.
• - students work in teams in a series of realistic, simulated companies, making critical business decisions that affect the company's performance. Open to both undergraduates and postgraduates.
• - competitions held throughout the year. Prizes for the winner of the full world cup season and stage winners. 
• - 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 prize funding toward developing your business. 
• - independent pitching competition that helps start-ups pitch to industry experts and investors. 
• - create a video or a presentation on a fintech question for a chance to win a paid internship.  
• - annual competition aimed at students or graduates interested in careers in governance. 

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - a national competition aimed at students interested in legal careers. Participants respond to a legal challenge, demonstrating critical thinking, creativity and ethical awareness. The award provides recognition from legal professionals and organisations.
• - a national essay competition open to students with an interest in law. Entrants submit a written response to a set question, with shortlisted candidates reviewed by senior figures in the legal profession and media. There is the opportunity to win a cash prize and have your entry read by the Lord Chancellor, senior members of the judiciary and the editor of The Times. 

•  – a UK-based essay competition inviting students to propose practical reforms to existing laws. Entries focus on legal analysis and suggested changes to legislation or policy.
• – a national competition focused on environmental law topics. Students submit an essay exploring current legal issues within this area.
•  - a national essay competition for students interested in governance and corporate regulation. Participants submit a written response to a set topic, with recognition for selected entries.

• - a national competition designed to develop understanding of commercial issues within the legal sector. Participants complete case-based tasks or scenarios linked to business and law.
• – a national essay competition focused on human rights law. Entrants submit a written response on a relevant topic, with selected entries recognised by the association.
• – national competitions centred on animal law. Students can take part in essay writing or mooting (mock court) activities, engaging with legal issues in this area.
• - a national competition for students interested in politics and parliamentary studies. Participants submit an essay on a set theme, demonstrating research and analysis of political institutions.

Marketing

Find competitions on these following websites. Check website details for opening and closing dates. 

• - win hands-on experience, prizes and the opportunity to meet and impress marketing’s top VIPs. 
• - annual competition to produce a creative brief set by world famous brands.
• - 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. Check website details for opening and closing dates. 

• - includes arts and design competitions and an opportunity to showcase work. 
• - annual competition to produce a creative brief set by world famous brands. 
• - includes lists of awards and competitions.
• – win a cash prize and portfolio review. 
• - each year, writing, visual arts, and theatre prizes are awarded to the best works concerning the year's theme. 
• - annual illustration competition. 
• - annual design and illustration competition, offering the chance to win prize money as well as a work placement in the Penguin Random House Design Studios.

Journalism, writing & publishing

Find competitions on these following websites. Check website details for opening and closing dates. 

• - 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. 
• - annual competition, offering cash prizes, mentoring and support to talented writers based in the North of England. 
• - each year, writing, visual arts, and theatre prizes are awarded to the best works concerning the year's theme.
• – Rocliffe New Writing Competition.

Media

Find competitions on these following websites. Check website details for opening and closing dates. 

• - includes details of the latest film making competitions. 
• - awarded to a student director for a film made during a UK-based, full-time academic course. 

Music & performing arts

Find competitions on these following websites. Check website details for opening and closing dates. 

• - advertises a range of competitons in the music field
• - lists international classical music competitions.

Find competitions on these following websites:

• - for undergraduate bioscience students (degree must contain 50% biology). Rewards achievements by recognising skills and abilities. 
• - photography and craft competitions for biology-inspired art work.
•  - submit a piece of writing or video targeted at the general public, on a molecular bioscience topic.
• - recognises and supports up-and-coming talent in science communication.
• - competition for postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers. Create a business plan for a start up company, using science and engineering to address societal challenges.

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 cash prize and mentoring from Schneider. 
• - 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 a cash prize toward developing your business.