A free, proctored online quiz on financial literacy for school students of Classes 6-12, conducted by NCFE with the financial regulators RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA. Cash prizes or vouchers go to national and zonal winners.
Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi (Ministry of Education, Government of India)
Government of India merit scholarships through Central Sanskrit University for Class 9-12 students who study Sanskrit, Pali or Prakrit as a main or optional subject. The 2026-27 online window has closed; the next call is expected in 2027.
9–12 классы
Без платы
Частичное финансированиеПриём заявок ещё не начался
Raqamli texnologiyalar vazirligi – Raqamli taʼlimni rivojlantirish markazi (IT-Istedod)
Гражданам Узбекистана в возрасте 14–30 лет, получившим международный IT-сертификат из утверждённого перечня, возвращают до 60% расходов на обучение и экзамен, а за профессиональные сертификаты при знании английского на уровне B2 и выше — до 100%. Заявку можно подать онлайн в любое время.
An annual essay prize from Oriel College for Year 12 students on colonialism and its legacies, with two equal prizes of £250 and a prize lecture. The 2027 call has not yet been published.
National skills competition for students with disabilities at special junior and senior secondary schools (SMPLB/SMALB), in fields such as culinary arts and massage/acupressure, held online.
生物科学学会連合 (Union of Japanese Societies for Biological Science, Seikaren)
An annual photo-and-essay contest run by the Union of Japanese Societies for Biological Science (34 member societies) in which high school students photograph a wild organism, imagine what it is 'murmuring', and write a short essay about coexisting with nature. The 2027 (9th) call has not been published yet.
UC Language Festival, Universitas Ciputra (with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur)
A national video book-review competition for SMA/SMK/MA students about Indonesian literary works, run by UC Language Festival at Universitas Ciputra with Balai Bahasa Provinsi Jawa Timur. The 2026 round is over; the next edition is not announced.
国税庁・全国納税貯蓄組合連合会 (National Tax Agency Japan and National Federation of Tax Savings Associations)
The National Tax Agency's nationwide Japanese essay contest for junior high students on any tax-related theme, with awards up to the Prime Minister's Prize. The 2027 (Reiwa 9) call has not been published yet.
School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra (MahaDBT)
A Government of Maharashtra merit scholarship for Class 11 and 12 students who scored 60% or more in SSC, open to all categories. The AY 2026-27 applications are handled through the new MahaDBT 2.0 portal.
11–12 классы
Без платы
Частичное финансированиеПриём заявок ещё не начался
Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
A Delhi government scholarship of Rs 5,000 a year for Classes 9-10 and Rs 10,000 a year for Classes 11-12 for SC, ST and OBC students of Delhi schools who scored at least 50% (Classes 9-10) or 60% (Classes 11-12) in the previous class.
9–12 классы
Без платы
Частичное финансированиеПриём заявок ещё не начался
CBSE's creative-writing programme in which students write an original short story in Hindi or English; the best entries of each category are e-published by CBSE as a short-story compilation.