The International Student Essay Writing Competition 2026 provides young writers with an opportunity to express their ideas, creativity and perspectives on important topics that affect our world.
Students can showcase their writing skills and compete for exciting prizes and recognition at both individual and school levels.
GEMA is organizing the International Young Scientist Award 2026, an international platform designed to encourage creativity, scientific thinking and innovation among young students.
Students can participate by submitting a recorded video or a written project report with images, presenting an experiment, activity, working model or chart-based project that demonstrates a scientific concept.
The competition encourages students to explore science beyond textbooks and classroom activities through simple, creative and interesting projects.
Students are divided into four age groups:
| Group | Grades |
|---|---|
| Newton | Grades 1–3 |
| Einstein | Grades 4–6 |
| Galileo | Grades 7–9 |
| Darwin | Grades 10–12 |
Students may choose a basic scientific concept or principle and demonstrate it through an experiment, activity, working model or chart presentation.
Projects will be evaluated on:
Creativity – 30%
Scientific Knowledge – 30%
Persuasiveness and Communication – 20%
Overall Presentation – 20%
Gold, Silver and Bronze Trophy winners in each category
10 Gold Medals for Outstanding Projects in each category
Recognition in press releases for selected winners
E-Certificate for every participant
Trophy and Certificate for teachers/coordinators sending bulk entries
Special recognition and Trophy for the school with the most entries
Challenge Opens: 30 May 2026
Last Date for Registration and Submission: 31 October 2026
Winner Announcement: 1 December 2026
E-Certificate: 1 December 2026
Trophy/Medal Dispatch: February 2027
Registration Fee: INR 500 per participant
Students from Grades 1 to 12 can participate in their respective age groups.
The Young Scientist Award provides an opportunity for students to turn scientific curiosity into practical exploration and share their ideas with an international audience.
Observe. Experiment. Create. Discover.
GEMA is organizing the International Student Speaker Competition 2026, an international public speaking competition conducted through recorded video submissions.
The competition aims to develop students' communication and public speaking skills while encouraging them to express their thoughts with confidence, clarity and creativity.
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can participate and showcase their ability to communicate ideas, develop leadership qualities and inspire others.
| Category | Topic |
|---|---|
| Nursery / Preparatory / Kindergarten / Below Grade 1 | Why I Love My Family |
| Grades 1–3 | If I Could Invent One Law |
| Grades 4–6 | Is Competition Good or Harmful? |
| Grades 7–9 | Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Creativity? |
| Grades 10–12 | Is Academic Success Overrated? |
Entries will be evaluated on the following criteria:
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Content / Substance | 25 |
| Oratory Skills | 25 |
| Presentation Skills | 20 |
| Clarity of Thought | 20 |
| Confidence | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
One winner in each category will receive a Trophy and Certificate.
Five additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in each category will receive Medals and Certificates.
Every participant will receive a Certificate.
INR 500 per entry
Last Date for Registration and Submission: 31 October 2026
The competition provides students with an opportunity to develop their voice, express their ideas and gain valuable experience in public speaking.
Let your ideas be heard and your voice inspire others.
The International Abacus Olympiad 2026 provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their mental calculation, numerical skills and abacus proficiency in an online international competition.
Welcome to the International Scratch Olympiad 2026, a global competition where young innovators can turn their creativity into code using Scratch, the block-based programming platform developed by MIT.
The competition gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their programming skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity through engaging Scratch projects.
Do you love creating characters, imagining new worlds and telling stories?
The GEMA International Short Story Writing Competition 2026 invites young writers aged 18 years or younger to showcase their storytelling skills and share their imagination with readers around the world.
Participants have the opportunity to have their stories published in the Best Story Book by and for Kids, which will be distributed globally. Winners can also receive Trophies, Medals, KidZania Passes, Training Programmes and Certificates.
The competition brings together young writers from 35 countries, providing an exciting international platform for budding authors.
Participants can enter one category only and only one entry per person is accepted.
| Category | Age | Minimum Story Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-junior | 7–8 years | 300 words |
| Junior | 9–11 years | 500 words |
| Middle | 12–14 years | 700 words |
| Senior | 15–18 years | 1,000 words |
Maximum length for all categories: 1,500 words
Stories must be written in English.
Entries must be submitted as a typed DOC file.
Handwritten entries will not be accepted.
Participants may choose any topic or genre for their story.
Only one story per participant is permitted.
The following details should be provided below the story:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Category Entered
Transaction Number generated by Stripe after payment of the entry fee
Title of the Story
Email Address
School Name
Country
A parent’s or teacher’s email address may be provided if required.
Selected stories will have the opportunity to be published in the Best Story Book by and for Kids, giving young writers the chance to see their work published and shared internationally.
Participants can also compete for:
Trophies
Medals
KidZania Passes
Training Programmes
Certificates
Last Date to Register and Submit Story: 31 October 2026
Young writers aged 7 to 18 years can participate in the appropriate age category.
Whether you love adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, humour, friendship or real-life stories, this is your opportunity to turn your imagination into words.
Take up the challenge and let your story travel beyond borders.
The International Spell Bee 2026 is an online spelling competition for students of Grades 1 to 8. The competition provides students with an opportunity to improve their spelling, vocabulary and language skills while competing with students from across the world.
Absolutely. A few heartfelt words can travel across countries, languages, cultures and generations, bringing people closer together.
The “Letters Without Borders” letter-writing challenge invites young writers to pick up their pens and let their imagination, feelings and ideas travel beyond boundaries.
This is more than a writing competition. It is an opportunity to express, connect, reflect and inspire through the timeless art of letter writing.
Your letter should go beyond the borders that sometimes separate us, whether they are countries, languages, cultures or generations.
Write about an experience, a person, an idea or a message that has the power to connect people everywhere.
Your letter could express:
Gratitude towards someone who made a difference in your life
Kindness and compassion towards others
Courage to face challenges
Unity and the importance of understanding one another
A memorable personal experience
Hope for a better and kinder world
A connection between different generations
A message that brings people from different cultures together
The challenge aims to provide young writers with a platform for personal expression, gratitude and storytelling.
It encourages participants to:
Develop creative and effective communication skills
Reflect on their experiences, feelings and ideas
Nurture empathy and emotional intelligence
Appreciate different cultures and perspectives
Understand the importance of kindness and social responsibility
Discover the joy and value of letter writing
There are no borders to imagination.
Your letter could be addressed to someone you know or someone you have never met.
You could write to:
A child living in another country
Your favourite author or literary character
Your future self
A grandparent or someone from an older generation
A child who will live many years from now
Someone who has inspired you
A person from a different culture
Humanity itself
Select your age category to discover creative ideas, writing directions and perspectives specially designed for your age group.
The competition offers recognition for outstanding entries in each age group.
First Prize – 1 winner
Second Prize – 1 winner
Third Prize – 1 winner
Appreciation Prizes – 5 winners
Every participant will receive a Digital Certificate for taking part in the challenge.
School Level Winners will also be recognised for schools submitting 50 or more entries.
30 September 2026
Participants are encouraged to begin planning and writing their letters well in advance of the deadline.
Young artists with a passion for creativity and peace are invited to participate in the Peace Pals International Art Exhibition & Awards 2026, a prestigious global art competition that encourages children to express their vision of a peaceful world through original artwork.
This year's theme is "Together in Peace – One World, Many Voices." The competition aims to inspire children to reflect on the values of peace, kindness, unity, friendship, and cooperation while sharing their artistic talents with an international audience.
Peace Pals International, in partnership with Living Peace International, invites children to explore what peace means in their homes, schools, and communities. Through art, participants are encouraged to show how people from different cultures can live together with mutual respect, understanding, and compassion.
Children may draw inspiration from questions such as:
Every artwork should communicate the universal message of peace.
Participants should carefully follow these requirements:
Every artwork must include the words:
"May Peace Prevail On Earth"
This message must appear in English and may also be written in the participant's native language.
Participants must first register online. After registration, they will receive access to a personal dashboard for uploading their artwork.
Digital submissions must meet the following specifications:
Those who are unable to upload their artwork may submit it by postal mail after completing the online registration and including the registration number with the artwork.
Outstanding entries will be recognised with the following awards:
๐ฅ First Place
๐ฅ Second Place
๐ฅ Third Place
All finalists will receive certificates and letters, available for download and printing through an online folder.
Young artists and animal lovers have an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity through the World Animal Day 2026 Mug Design Competition. The organisers have officially opened entries for this year's competition, giving participants plenty of time to create an inspiring design that celebrates animals and nature.
Do you enjoy drawing, painting, or creating colourful artwork? Here is an exciting international opportunity to showcase your creativity while raising awareness about one of the world's most valuable ecosystems.
The Mangrove Action Project (MAP) has announced the 26th Annual Children's Mangrove Art Contest 2026, inviting children from around the world to express their ideas about mangroves and coastal conservation through art.
This year's contest celebrates 26 years of inspiring young environmental artists and encourages children to learn about the importance of protecting mangrove forests for future generations.
Do you have an idea that can make your school, community, or country better? Here's your chance to transform your imagination into an innovative coding project!
Kreativity League 2026 is a national innovation movement that encourages school students to explore, create, compete, and develop solutions to real-world problems. More than just a competition, it nurtures creativity, innovation, computational thinking, and future-ready skills while inspiring students to become young innovators.
For students of Grades 4 and 5, the exciting challenge is CodeQuest, where participants create interactive projects using block-based coding platforms.
CodeQuest invites young learners to imagine a Future-Ready India that is innovative, sustainable, inclusive, and technologically empowered.
Students will use block-based coding to design creative solutions for real-life challenges while developing logical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
The competition follows four exciting stages:
Brainstorm an innovative idea and prepare your project concept.
Receive guidance from expert mentors to improve your project.
Present your project at the zonal level.
The top 20% teams from each zone will qualify for the Grand Finale.
Participants can choose one of the following themes:
Identify a real problem in your school and create an interactive coding project that explains the problem and proposes an effective solution.
Examples
Create a project that contributes to building a developed India through innovation.
Possible focus areas include:
Design an interactive project promoting healthy living.
Topics may include:
Each team must submit:
Important: Projects must be original and should not contain any offensive or inappropriate content.
Participating in CodeQuest helps students build valuable 21st-century skills, including:
CodeQuest is much more than a coding competition. It encourages students to observe their surroundings, identify problems, think creatively, and develop practical digital solutions.
By participating, students become young innovators who contribute towards building a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable India.
Whether your idea improves your school, promotes healthy habits, or supports the vision of Viksit Bharat, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Think. Code. Create. Innovate.
The next great idea could come from you!
The Brilliant Science Olympiad (BSO) 2027 has been designed to prepare students from Grades 5-10 for competitive medical and engineering entrance exams by building strong foundational knowledge and test-taking skills. Regardless of the academic syllabus, BSO aims to nurture young minds with the right guidance and training from an early age.
The World English Championship (WEC) 2026 offers students an exciting opportunity to demonstrate their English language skills on an international stage. Designed for learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12, the championship promotes conceptual understanding, critical thinking, communication skills, and global collaboration rather than routine memorization.
The National Science Maths Championship (NSMC) 2026 returns with a mission to identify, inspire, and nurture some of India’s brightest young minds.
Recognized as one of the region’s premier offline academic competitions, NSMC provides students with an exciting platform to showcase their problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, creativity, and understanding of science and mathematics in a highly competitive environment.
Over the past four years, the championship has brought together talented students from across Kerala and beyond, encouraging curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence among young learners.
More than just a competition, NSMC is designed to:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Encourage logical thinking
✨ Spark a passion for learning
✨ Promote scientific curiosity
✨ Help students reach their full potential
Students from Classes 5 to 10 are invited to participate in this prestigious championship and compete with some of the brightest young achievers from across India.
Registration Opens: 18 May 2026
Last Date for Registration: 10 October 2026
Students currently studying in:
from anywhere in India are eligible to participate.
✅ Classes 5 to 10
NSMC 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at designated examination centres.
The examination follows a:
✔ Single-round format
✔ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) pattern
The championship is carefully designed to assess:
Students will be tested in:
Students will appear for:
NSMC 2026 will be conducted at CBT centres across:
Kerala
Bangalore
Chennai
Hyderabad
The multi-city format allows students from different regions to participate in a professional and competitive examination environment.
NSMC 2026 Examination:
Students are encouraged to register early and begin preparation well in advance.
The registration fee for NSMC 2026 is:
₹200 per student
Payments can be completed securely online through the integrated Razorpay payment gateway during registration.
Competitions like NSMC play an important role in helping students discover their strengths and develop confidence in their academic abilities.
By participating, students gain:
Competitive exposure
๏งฉ Advanced problem-solving experience
Stronger conceptual understanding
Confidence and motivation
๏ค Opportunities to compete with talented peers
NSMC aims to create an atmosphere where learning becomes exciting, meaningful, and inspiring.
The National Science Maths Championship is more than an examination — it is a celebration of curiosity, intelligence, and young innovation.
Every question solved, every challenge attempted, and every concept explored helps students grow into confident thinkers and future leaders in science, mathematics, technology, and beyond.
As NSMC 2026 begins its next chapter, young learners across India are invited to step forward, challenge themselves, and become part of an inspiring academic journey.
Every child achievement begins with a dream, a passion, and the courage to work hard despite challenges. Across India and around the world, thousands of young minds are achieving remarkable success in academics, sports, arts, innovation, leadership, and countless other fields.
To celebrate these inspiring journeys, The Aspiring Authors proudly presents Young Achievers: Success Stories — a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to recognizing extraordinary children aged 6 to 16 and sharing their stories with the world.
Young achievers often inspire others not only through their awards and accomplishments, but through the dedication, perseverance, creativity, and determination behind their success.
This initiative provides children with the opportunity to:
Whether a child has excelled in:
Academics
⚽ Sports
Visual & Performing Arts
Innovation & Science
Leadership & Social Impact
Creativity & Talent
their story deserves to be celebrated.
Selected participants will be featured in The Aspiring Authors Anthology, a professionally published collection celebrating inspiring stories of young success.
This anthology aims to:
✨ Highlight extraordinary talent
✨ Encourage children to dream bigger
✨ Promote hard work and perseverance
✨ Build a culture of inspiration and positivity
Every selected story becomes more than just a publication — it becomes a source of motivation for countless other children.
To make the experience even more special, the Top 3 winners will receive:
An exclusive recorded interview
Feature placement on the official website
⭐ Special recognition as inspiring young role models
Their voices, experiences, and achievements will reach audiences across the country and beyond.
Children today are achieving incredible things at very young ages. Yet behind every medal, certificate, or accomplishment lies a powerful story of determination, sacrifice, learning, and growth.
Young Achievers: Success Stories was created to ensure these journeys are seen, celebrated, and remembered.
By sharing these experiences, the initiative hopes to:
❤️ Encourage confidence in young learners
Inspire children to pursue their passions
Promote creativity, discipline, and resilience
๏ค Build a supportive community of young achievers
Because one child’s success story can inspire thousands of others to believe in themselves.
Parents or participants can complete the submission form and share:
The editorial team carefully reviews all submissions and selects inspiring stories for publication in the anthology.
Shortlisted entries will be announced on 25th July 2026.
Selected stories will be professionally published, and the Top 3 participants will receive exclusive interview opportunities.
Submission Deadline: 15th July 2026
Shortlist Announcement: 25th July 2026
Behind every young achiever is a journey filled with hard work, dreams, and determination.
Young Achievers: Success Stories invites children from across India and the world to share those journeys and inspire others through the power of storytelling.
Because every story has the ability to spark hope, encourage ambition, and create change.
Share the journey.
Inspire young minds.
Create a legacy that lasts forever.
GREEN Olympiad
GREEN Olympiad is an annual written examination on environment initiated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in 1999. The exam is conducted by Educating Youth for Sustainable Development Division of TERI and attracts participation from lakhs of school students across India and abroad.
UNESCO and DESD (Decade of Education for Sustainable Development -2004-2015) has endorsed GREEN Olympiad since 2011.
Green Olympiad is also supported by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Army School Education Trust. CBSE, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and Hero.
