Top 7 Student Competitions in Europe for Fall 2014

Guest post: StudentCompetitions.com

Entering a student competition isn’t just about unleashing your antagonistic side. Student competitions are opportunities for you to challenge yourself, challenge others, showcase your talents and skills, or simply just to have fun – and of course you can also win some amazing prizes, including cash, trips, scholarships, internships and even graduate jobs. In short, student competitions are a great way for you to validate your skills and apply your theoretical and practical knowledge outside the boundaries of the classroom.

From the team at StudentCompetitions.com, here are seven of the top competitions in Europe, open for entries in Fall 2014.

Go Green In the City

Schneider Electric opens its doors once again for the fifth edition of Go Green in the City, the global business case challenge. Participants have to form a team of two and together present an innovative idea for effective energy management in a city. To be in with a chance of winning, keep in mind the challenges faced by growing cities in the area of energy management.

Region: Europe, global

Deadline: 1 February 2015

Prize: Members of the winning team will receive an opportunity to work with Schneider Electric and also win an international trip, as they visit Schneider Electric offices in two different countries. A few of the many highlights of the trip involve: interacting with Schneider Electric business leaders and employees; learning from these professionals and using their expertise to map out a personal career plan; and spending memorable time exploring the destination cities.

Credit Suisse IT Challenge

Credit Suisse is inviting Polish students enrolled in higher education to participate in the Credit Suisse IT Challenge. Put your analytical skills to the test by answering two quizzes and two open-ended questions, it is that simple!

Region: Poland

Deadline: 28 November 2014

Prize: An iPad mini (16 GB) Wi-Fi Only display or Empik vouchers worth PLN1,000, 500 and 200

The PwC Paying for Tomorrow Prize for Students

How would you change the UK tax system to improve future employment prospects and drive the UK economy?

The PwC Paying for Tomorrow Prize is calling for ideas from UK students to build a sustainable UK tax system fit for the future. The judges of this student competition want to hear from people from different backgrounds and all walks of life. Provide an answer to the above question and you’re in with a chance to win this challenge!

Region: UK

Deadline: 5 January 2015

Prize: Two runners up will each receive £1,000.

Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

As the world population looks set to reach 9 billion people by 2050, the dilemma between demand and supply continues to be a growing problem across the globe. Finance has a key role to play in tackling this problem. The Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is looking for innovative investment ideas that balance the tension between financial and social return rather than sacrifice either priority.

Region: Europe, global

Deadline: 25 February 2015

Prize: Overall first place – US$10,000; runner-up – $5,000. Finalists will get their trip paid to London and two nights’ accommodation.

Coloplast Global Graduate Program

Coloplast is a renowned medtech company based in Denmark. The company is inviting business graduates to compete for a spot in its Coloplast Global Graduate Program, which is designed to kick-start your career. All you have to do is take part in a few quizzes and submit your profile information.

Region: The Netherlands

Deadline: 15 January 2015

Prize: Two positions in the Netherlands, where you are placed into real graduate jobs.

AXA Great Global Adventure

Are you ready for an adventure? Try out the AXA Great Global Adventure game, which is divided into a few smaller challenges. Each challenge shouldn’t take you too long; about 5-10 minutes is all you need.

Region: Europe, global

Deadline: 9 March 2015

Prize: Enter the competition and you could win some amazing prizes, from the latest technology products to a once-in-a-lifetime travel and work experience.

Duisenberg School of Finance Challenge

Duisenberg School of Finance is one of the most prestigious finance schools in the Netherlands, and sustainability is one concept which is very important to Duisenberg. Do you think you have what it takes to be the next leader of finance? Take the Duisenberg School of Finance Challenge and test your knowledge on the importance of sustainability in finance.

Region: Europe, global

Deadline: 30 November 2014

Prize: The top three competitors will receive scholarships worth €7,500 (1st place), €5,000 (2nd place), and €2,500 (3rd place).