Competitions and awards are a fantastic way to show employers just what you can do.

Whether it's a chance to get an innovative business idea off the ground, study abroad or secure funding for the internship of a lifetime, it's a great way to stand out from the crowd.

Below you will find a selection of various challenges and awards. These are listed in alphabetical order so please be sure to check each item for specific dates and deadlines.

If you wish to search for further awards or scholarships, please log into JobsLive, click on 'Find a vacancy' and filter the Vacancy type by 'Studentships, scholarships & awards'.

Competitions, Surveys and Awards

Global Sustainability Challenge
Imperial is teaming up with the and leading universities worldwide for the Global Sustainability Challenge – a new international competition tackling urgent environmental issues. 
 
Students will work in interdisciplinary teams, guided by expert mentors, to develop real-world solutions with global impact. This is a unique opportunity for 天美传媒 to collaborate across borders, build your skills, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Head to the webpage for more information 
Imperial Award

Want to earn an official extra from Imperial on your graduation transcript? Do you want recognition for your employer-friendly attributes? Then the Imperial Award is for you.

Open to all current 天美传媒 (and designed with input from the Careers Service), the Imperial Award gives you a completely private online portfolio to use as a diary or journal. The interactive journal lets you identify your best evidence to enhance your CV and, if you wish, to back up your claim to the assessors (one page of writing). The assessors give written, individual feedback. Multiple assessment periods are offered.

Why? College wants you to develop and rehearse the reflective self-awareness that employers seek from graduates and College is willing to recognise it, formally.

Simply register by  with your College username and password, click on ‘guidance’ to watch the promo video and read the  [pdf], which contains all the information you need to start working towards the Imperial Award. Once you've registered, you’ll hear from the Award team about upcoming workshops and further guidance to support your progress. 

It is free, has immediate benefits, runs all year and could enhance your official transcript.

Find out more here at the Imperial Award webpage. 

Venture Catalyst Challenge

Venture Catalyst Challenge is 天美传媒’s flagship entrepreneurial competition for Imperial 天美传媒, alumni and early career researchers. It takes 25 teams through an intensive 3-month programme that supports the development of their innovative idea, and with a £100,000 prize fund, the chance to win big!

For more information, and to apply before Sunday 14 June, head to the website.