Feeling competitive?

Challenge yourself this year and boost your CV in the process!

Competitions and awards are a great way to develop your skills and show employers what you can do. Often unique additions to a CV, they can set you apart from other applicants.

What’s on currently?

Applications are closing soon for the following opportunities; register now before it’s too late!

FoNS Make-A-Difference Competition

The aim of the FoNS Make-A-Difference! competition is to provide undergraduate students with a forum to develop low-cost technology that would have a positive impact on society. The competition is divided into three stages which run from November 2025 - October 2026.

Deadline: Friday 23 January

Hack the Globe Hackathon

Applications are now open for the 2026 Hack the Globe, Global Spark's annual social impact hackathon where you can create prototypes with sustainable business models that tackle pressing global issues.

Deadline: Monday 26 January

Undergraduate of the Year Awards

The targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards is an annual competition aimed at finding the best undergraduates in the UK. There are 16 awards, each partnered by an employer who provides a fantastic prize for the winner, which could include a paid internship, a trip abroad or other exclusive opportunities.

Deadline: Monday 26 January

Accuracy Business Cup

The Accuracy Business Cup, or ABC, is an international student competition giving you the opportunity to work on financial and strategic business cases. During the competition, you will work under the supervision of Accuracy consultants and present your recommendations to the leaders of a major listed company.

Deadline: Saturday 31 January

Siemens Immersive Design Challenge

Siemens and Sony are challenging teams of students to an Immersive Design Challenge to make a product of their chosing more sustainable using the Sony XR head-mounted display. The product can be something that they are already working on (personally or in class) or something completely new.

Deadline: Saturday 31 January

Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme

The Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Programme is an inspiring and challenging 18-month programme for undergraduate students which aims to give a new generation of leaders the knowledge, skills and experience to support their future career and drive meaningful change.

Deadline: Sunday 8 February

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