Online Competitions in United States 2026–2027 | Deadlines & Entry Guides

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Eligibility and deadline checklist: For US-based entrants, check whether a contest accepts your state of residence, whether it is void in any state, and whether a parent or guardian must consent for minors. Some opportunities listed below may be international, already closed or unavailable to local residents. Always confirm the current deadline, entry status and eligibility on the official organiser’s website before applying. For broader opportunities, visit online competitions worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I enter these competitions?

Open the competition details and follow the official organiser’s entry instructions.

Are completed competitions still accepting entries?

Usually not. Their recorded entry deadlines have passed; check the organiser for extensions or future editions.

Are international competitions open to everyone?

No. Country, age, residency and other eligibility restrictions may apply.

Explore art, photography, design, writing, technology and student competition opportunities while based in United States. This editorial guide helps American residents compare online-submission opportunities. Inclusion does not establish eligibility for entrants from United States. Check each organizer’s country rules and whether the competition is still accepting submissions.

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Find online competitions across United States

Whether you are in US states and cities, you can use online submission opportunities to discover work from international organizers. Online entry does not necessarily mean fully remote participation: some finalists must attend exhibitions or award events. Students should check age and school requirements; teams should check group size and citizenship or residency rules.

25 competitions and deadlines to investigate

These are international competition research leads, not 25 verified United States-eligible openings. Deadlines are published reference dates and must be reconfirmed before applying. Some events may not yet be accepting entries. No organizer has been represented as accepting entrants from United States without checking its rules.

  1. Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 2027

    Category: Illustration · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  2. 7th Bolu International Poster Design Competition

    Category: Poster design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  3. Environmental Photography Award 2027

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  4. Graphis New Talent Awards 2027

    Category: Design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  5. 8th Chelsea International Photography Competition

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  6. iF Design Award 2027

    Category: Design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  7. 17th ICMA Worldwide Book Award

    Category: Book design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  8. 9th John Ruskin Prize

    Category: Art · Listed deadline:

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  9. World Sports Photography Awards 2027

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  10. Sony World Photography Awards 2027 Student Competition

    Category: Student photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  11. Anthology Photography Competition 2026

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  12. 43rd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2027

    Category: Poster design · Listed deadline:

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  13. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027

    Category: Portrait painting · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  14. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027

    Category: Wildlife photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  15. FIBA Photo Contest 2026

    Category: Sports photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  16. BBA Artist Prize 2027

    Category: Art · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  17. Splash 28: The Best of Watercolor

    Category: Watercolor painting · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  18. Bird Photographer of the Year 2027

    Category: Bird photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  19. The Adachi UKIYOE Award 2026

    Category: Art · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  20. Sony World Photography Awards 2027 Single Image

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  21. Communication Arts Illustration Competition 2027

    Category: Illustration · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  22. Super South Poster Design Competition 2027

    Category: Poster design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  23. Green Product Award 2027

    Category: Product design · Listed deadline:

    Country eligibility, entry fee and prize: Confirm with the organizer before applying. Dates can change and may use different time zones.

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  24. iF Design Student Award 2027

    Category: Student design · Listed deadline:

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  25. CEWE Photo Award 2027

    Category: Photography · Listed deadline:

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Competition categories and entry requirements

Art, illustration and graphic design

Review whether original artwork, digital illustration, posters or portfolios are accepted, whether generative AI is permitted and whether physical delivery is required.

Photography and creative media

Check image ownership, capture dates, image manipulation rules, consent, subject categories and submission limits.

Student, coding and research competitions

Look for separate school and university tracks. Confirm enrolment requirements, team eligibility, technical specifications and the final-round format.

How to enter from United States

  1. Open the competition details and official organizer website.
  2. Verify that entrants residing in United States are eligible.
  3. Confirm the exact closing time and time zone.
  4. Check fees, prize conditions, language and submission format.
  5. Keep a copy of your entry confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Can people in United States enter international online competitions?

Some international organizers accept entrants from United States, but others restrict eligible countries or require local residency. Always check the official rules.

Are these 25 competitions all open right now?

Not necessarily. This is a research shortlist with reference deadlines. Organizers may change dates, close entries or open registration later.

Are all online competitions free?

No. Entry fees depend on the competition, category and participant type. Check official fee schedules.

Can students and children participate?

Only where the competition permits the entrant’s age, grade or education level. A parent, guardian or school may need to submit on behalf of a minor.

Editorial note: This page is a discovery resource, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Official organizer rules take precedence.

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Explore competitions by subject and participant type

Different competitions suit different goals. For students in the United States, it helps to compare age limits, education requirements, entry fees and submission formats before choosing an event. Browse online competitions worldwide or the full competition directory for updated listings.

Online art and drawing competitions

Illustrators, painters and digital artists should look for original-work requirements, permitted materials, size limits and shipping conditions. Some international competitions accept digital uploads but require physical work from finalists.

Drawing and painting competitions for school students

Check grade bands, parental consent and whether a teacher or school must submit the work. Browse student painting competitions.

Photography and creative media competitions

Photographers should review category rules, image capture dates, editing policies and intellectual property terms. The Sony World Photography Awards official site explains its entry streams and organizer requirements.

Photography contests for college students and beginners

Student awards can require active enrollment; open competitions may have different requirements. Explore student photography listings.

Writing, coding, AI and STEM competitions

For essays and short stories, check word counts, languages and originality policies. For coding, robotics and AI competitions, check whether participation is fully online or includes a live final, and whether teams are permitted.

Free online competitions and prize opportunities

Some contests are free; others charge fees by category or submission. Awards may include cash, equipment, publication, certificates or exhibition opportunities. Browse free-entry competition searches.

Explore online competitions by US state and city

Location pages should reflect actual eligible opportunities, not just the organizer’s address. Search by state or city and verify that online entries from that location are accepted.

New York, California, Texas and Florida

Explore New York competition searches, California competition searches, Texas competition searches and Florida competition searches. These are directory searches, not claims of active state-specific events.

New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Miami

Search by city when you need a locally organized contest, or search nationally for international online competitions that accept US entrants. Search Chicago competitions and search Los Angeles competitions.

Popular competition combinations and related searches

Useful searches include online drawing competitions for kids, international photography competitions for students, free online art competitions, writing contests for adults, team coding challenges and cash-prize design awards. These are editorially selected search topics, not verified Google autocomplete data.

More questions about online competitions in the United States

Do online contests accept entrants from every US state?

Not always. Eligibility may depend on residence, age, citizenship or student status. Review each organizer’s rules.

Can international online contests require in-person attendance?

Yes. An online submission may lead to an in-person final or exhibition. Check travel and prize conditions before entering.