Contests for teenagers aged 13–17

Teen contests already build a portfolio: essays and science projects, start-ups and hackathons, photo and film, international competitions with prizes and trips.

38 opportunities · 26 free · 7 close this week

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Top 3 this week

  1. 15NovSobory Dush Literary Contest for Children and YouthCompetition · 8–18 yrs · free · 2 days · In person · Ромни
  2. 13NovPhilosophy Symposium – 2026Conference · free · today · Online · Kyiv
  3. 13NovPrep School — Preparation for Studies Abroad for Tennis PlayersStudy program · 13–17 yrs · today

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Open now and taking 13–17-year-olds.

A contest is listed here when its age range covers at least three years of 13–17, or when the organiser itself calls it a contest for teenagers or senior pupils. For international ones, check whether entries from Ukraine are accepted: the card says.

As of 13 November 2026, Dityam.com.ua lists 38 opportunities in this collection, 26 of them free. The platform is updated daily.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to enter contests for teenagers?

There are 38 contests for teenagers in this collection right now: 26 free and 8 paid. Where there is a fee, the card says so; the organiser’s own terms are one click away.

Can a child take part online?

Yes: 19 of 38 contests here accept entries online, so a child can take part from any city or from abroad. The format is on every card.

How do we submit an entry?

A teenager submits the entry through the organiser’s form; international contests usually need parental consent and an application in English. Terms and the deadline are on the contest page linked from the card.

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