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SHINHAN POSTCARD ART CONTEST

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM KST (UTC+9)

LOCATION: Korea

The ShinHan Postcard Art Contest is a space where young artists can experience the value of making art by hand in a digital age. This contest invites young artists to rediscover the postcard as an analogue format and to express their ideas, feelings, and imagination through drawing and painting. Each official postcard features a new design inspired by the theme of the contest and is made on paper suitable for painting.

Theme: A Postcard to Myself: 30 Years from Now
Drawing Tomorrow

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to art lovers worldwide, ages 4 to 18

Entry is FREE

Artwork Criteria:

Interpret the theme freely in your own way.
Only one artwork may be submitted per person.
Artwork size must be within 14.7 cm × 10 cm (5.78 in × 3.93 in).
Fine art paint should be used as the main medium. Other media may be used partially.
Artwork must be two-dimensional and created using oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels, or a combination of these media.

Application Steps:
Step 1. Create a high-resolution image of your artwork by scanning it or taking a clear photograph.
Step 2. On the “Submit Your Entry” page, click the red “Submit Your Entry” button at the bottom of the page.
Step 3. On the “Terms and Conditions” page, read the terms and click “Continue.”
Step 4. Complete all required fields and upload your artwork before clicking “Submit.”
Step 5. Click the black “Submit” button at the bottom of the page to complete your entry.
Step 6. If needed, you may sign in later to edit your submission on the “Edit Your Submission” page.

BENEFIT:

Grand Prize 1 winner: Trophy | Cash Prize: USD 2,000 | Certificate

First Place: 4 winners

Ages 16–18 | Cash Prize: USD 600 | Certificate
Ages 13–15 | Cash Prize: USD 400 | Certificate
Ages 7–12 | Cash Prize: USD 200 | Certificate
Ages 4–6 | Cash Prize: USD 200 | Certificate

Second Place: 8 winners – Ages 4–18 | Cash Prize: USD 100 | ShinHan Art Materials | Certificate

Third Place: 8 winners – Ages 4–18 | ShinHan Art Materials | Certificate

Fourth Place: Ages 4–18 | ShinHan Art Materials | Certificate

Honorable Mention: Ages 4–18 | Certificate

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INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: Sunday, 5 July 2026, 23:59 UTC+0

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The ICSC is a global computer science program that blends education with friendly competition, preparing students today for the technological world of tomorrow.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to all students. Participation is free.

Middle school, high school, and university students of all grades and from all countries are invited to participate. They have three age categories:

Junior: 10th Grade and below (< 16 years)

Youth: 11th to 13th Grade (< 19 years)

Senior: 1st Year College/University and higher (or ≥ 19 years)

You need curiosity, a drive to learn, pen and paper, and access to a computer. English reading comprehension is helpful for research problems. More Details

Process:

Participants face a mixture of conceptual problems and programming problems over three increasingly challenging rounds:

Qualification Round: Solve five problems across various topics at your own pace.

Pre-Final Round: A supervised exam covering more advanced problems and a research paper that is shared during the exam preparation phase.

Final Round: A fast-paced 30 online exam, consisting of multiple-choice, short-answer, and coding problems on previous rounds and further advanced concepts.

All participants receive the same set of problems, but the passing criteria vary by age group. See All Rounds

The Qualification Round features five problems that cover foundational concepts, logic, and introductory algorithms. Some problems require an abstract explanation of the solution, while others involve the writing of code.

Each problem is worth 5 points. To advance, participants must achieve a minimum score of 15 points for the Junior division, 17 points for the Youth division, and 20 points for the Senior division. Participants are encouraged to show their work, express themselves creatively, and produce efficient algorithms. Outstanding submissions receive special recognition.

BENEFIT:

Prizes and Awards:

Showcase your abilities and compete for cash prizes, certificates, and global recognition. Awards include:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd cash prizes for each age category.

National awards for top performers from each country.

Bronze, Silver, and Gold Honours for Finalists.

Special Honours for outstanding submissions.

Official Participation Certificates for all participants.

The prizes are worth upwards of 1500 USD. See All Prizes and Awards

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