Exciting Ongoing Competitions for Students
During the summer, students across different age groups and academic levels have a variety of opportunities to explore their creativity, critical thinking, and innovation through national and international competitions. Whether it's art, intellectual property, or digital creativity, there's something engaging for everyone.
Below are some of the most exciting ongoing student competitions that are currently accepting entries:
1. “I Am Da Vinci” – International Online Painting Competition 2025
Organized by Kalakriti Art Foundation, this competition celebrates World Art Day 2025 and the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci. It’s an opportunity for artists across the world to showcase their talent through painting.
Key Highlights:
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Theme: Open (No specific topic)
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Eligibility: Ages 3 and above (Students and professionals)
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Medium: Any color, any paper size
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Submission: JPG/JPEG format (max 1 MB)
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Last Date: Not specified (register soon)
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Fee: Varies by age group and country (from ₹319 for India and ₹500 for others
2. IP4Kids Creative Competitions – World IP Day 2025
To celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2025, IP4Kids, in collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co., is hosting three creative competitions aimed at spreading awareness about copyright laws in music and creative arts.
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Essay Writing (Topics on music piracy, AI music, folk music, etc.)
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Comic Strip Making (4–8 panels)
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Reel Making (1–2 minutes, skit/story/music-based)
Key Highlights:
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Eligibility: School and college students
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Language: English or Hindi
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Original work only (No AI-generated content)
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Submission Deadline: April 22, 2025
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Awards: Exciting prizes for top 3 winners + Certificates of Participation for all
A great platform for students to creatively explore real-world legal and artistic topics.
3. 2025 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
Are you a young filmmaker with a passion for storytelling and social justice? Here’s your chance to use your voice—and your lens—for global impact. The 2025 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is now open for submissions!
Genre: Any (animation, documentary, comedy, music video, drama, etc.)
Length: 1–5 minutes (including titles and credits)
Language: English or subtitled in English
Production Date: Created after 1 January 2025
open to Young people of any nationality, aged 25 or under at the time of the video’s production.
4. World Art Day Drawing Competition 2025
Theme:
Open theme – let your imagination take the lead. There are no restrictions on the subject or drawing size.
Materials:
Participants can use any medium they prefer – crayons, watercolor, oil pastels, color pencils, etc.
Last Date for Submission: April 13, 2025
5. Wild Postcard Project – International Art Contest for Kids and Teens
6. NLF Reading Challenge 2025
Are you a young reader in Grades 4-6 looking for a fun and engaging reading adventure? The NLF Reading Challenge 2025 is here to take you on a journey through 30 incredible books over 3 months!
Who Can Participate?
Young readers from Grades 4-6.
Tips for Participating in Student Competitions
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Follow the guidelines carefully: Word limits, formats, and originality are critical.
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Start early to allow time for planning, revisions, and creativity.
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Stay authentic: Judges appreciate genuine perspectives over perfection.
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Document your work process—especially useful for reel making and comics.
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