Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), under the Department of Consumer Affairs
An annual national essay competition by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice at NLSIU Bengaluru (set up by the Department of Consumer Affairs), open to school students as well as university students and professionals, with cash prizes up to Rs 10,000.
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
The Ministry of Education's flagship merit scholarship for Class 12 board toppers entering a regular degree: Rs 12,000 a year for the first three years of college. On the National Scholarship Portal only renewal applications are open now; fresh applicants should watch NSP for the next window.
日本倫理・哲学グランプリ (Japan Ethics and Philosophy Grand Prix)
A national philosophy essay contest for junior high and high school students; prize winners can take part in the selection for the International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO). The 2026 contest closed at the end of September; the 2027 prompts and dates have not been announced.
An annual public-policy and economics essay contest with cash prizes, open to high-school and university students in Canada and Canadians studying abroad.
One of the largest US scholarships for young people: $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 awards to students 18 or under who have completed a significant piece of work.
An annual video competition from St Edmund Hall in which UK state school students in Years 11-13 answer one of an academic's "big" questions in a video of five minutes or less. The 2026 round has closed; registration of interest for 2027 is open.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (implemented by States/UTs)
A centrally sponsored scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students at the post-matric stage (from Class 11 through college) whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year, run by the State/UT.
University of Cambridge (Undergraduate Admissions)
A free online applicant support programme from the University of Cambridge for high-attaining Year 12 students from underrepresented backgrounds, with workshops, interview practice and a student mentor. The 2027 round is due to be announced in spring 2027.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with Geographical magazine
An annual geography competition for pupils from primary to A Level, in which students respond to a new theme with a poster, or an Esri StoryMap at Key Stage 5. The 2027 theme and deadline had not been announced on the official page when checked.