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THE 7TH ANNUAL EARTH PARTNER PRIZE COMPETITION (FORMERLY #CREATECOP) 

Application Deadline: 10th October, 2025.

LOCATION: USA

The 7th annual Earth Partner Prize (formerly #CreateCOP) is now open for submissions! They invite artists of all nationalities, races, genders, and faiths, aged 14 to 30, to submit work that comments on the ecological crisis. The 2025 Earth Partner Prize is taking place in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF)—the world’s fund for the environment.⁠

ELIGIBILITY:

Between 14-30 years as of 31st October 2025.

The Earth Partner Prize encourages applicants from all corners of the world to apply and endeavours to represent as diverse a range of work as possible.

Application is FREE

Applicants can apply with any medium, including, but not limited to, photography projects, docu-style and experimental film, performance art, spoken word, musical compositions, dance, fashion design, new media, app development, and social media projects.

AI-assisted work is accepted. However, you must disclose any use of AI tools (even partial) in your project description and include a brief reflection on how you weighed their environmental cost against their creative benefits.

Your submission should be your own personal interpretation of the ecological crisis; however, participants might explore themes such as climate justice, corporate greenwashing, Indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and ecosystem conservation, grassroots activism, intersectional environmentalism, regeneration, the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis, and nature-based wisdom.

BENEFIT:

Eight finalists will be awarded cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,000. An additional 20 creatives will receive honourable mentions by a globally recognised panel of judges.

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UBA FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2025

Application Deadline: October 17th, 2025

LOCATION: Nigeria

The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organized annually as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative, which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essay Topic: Nigeria is Characterised By Diverse Cultures, Ethnicities, and Religions. How Can Young Nigerians Deploy Diversity to Build a United Nation?

1st Stage: Call for entries—12 best essays to be selected
2nd Stage: Final physical test – Winner, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up

Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.

Complete the application form.

Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed).

Upload a recent passport photograph.

Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.

Application Deadline: October 17th, 2025

Click here to apply

BENEFIT:

Winner – N10 million educational grant to any African University 

1st Runner-Up – N7.5 million educational grant to any African University 

2nd Runner-Up – N5 million educational grant to any African University 

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