New free social impact competition for students applying abroad
Theme of the Competition
The competition is connected to UNESCOโs goals for inclusive education (SDG 4):
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๐ญ What is the project about? What do participants need to do?
Participants identify hidden forms of discrimination in the admissions process that may not be officially prohibited but still act as barriers for applicants. They then develop a solution and create a product that helps recognize and address these barriers.
๐ญ What is the purpose of the competition?
Our goal is simple: you will create a product (a website, card set, application, or any other format) that you can continue developing in the future while also strengthening your portfolio.
โฐ Start Date: June 8, 2026
Duration: 3 weeks
๐ญ HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To participate in the competition, subscribe to the following Telegram channels:
๐ท Youth Research Accelerator
๐ท StartMind
After subscribing, send screenshots of your subscriptions (all submissions will be verified) to:
@kcanoox
@ucurie
Once your subscriptions are verified, you will receive a link to a private group where you can:
๐Find teammates for the competition
๐Meet other participants
๐Learn more details about the competition and its format
๐Ask any questions you may have
๐ญWhat will I receive for participating?
Every participant is guaranteed to receive:
๐A certificate of participation
๐Valuable experience
๐A project that can be further developed after the competition
๐ญAwards for 1stโ3rd Place
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A certificate indicating your placement
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Your work will be featured on the Youth Research Accelerator website
๐ญAdditional Award for 1st Place
The Fair Admissions Toolkit
by Start Mind and Youth Research Accelerator
A collection of resources including:
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Admissions office email templates
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University policy review scripts
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Links to UNESCO documents on equality in education
๐ญAdditional Award for 2nd Place
Guide: โHow to Apply to Competitive Research Programsโ
๐ญ Why Should YOU Participate?
This competition addresses an important issue faced by students applying abroad. By exploring hidden barriers in admissions, you will learn how to recognize discrimination while gaining a completed project and valuable teamwork experience.