New free social impact competition for students applying abroad
Theme of the Competition
The competition is connected to UNESCO’s goals for inclusive education (SDG 4):
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🍭 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.
🍭 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.
⏰ Start Date: June 8, 2026
Duration: 3 weeks
🍭 HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To participate in the competition, subscribe to the following Telegram channels:
🌷 Youth Research Accelerator
🌷 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:
💔Find teammates for the competition
💔Meet other participants
💔Learn more details about the competition and its format
💔Ask any questions you may have
🍭What will I receive for participating?
Every participant is guaranteed to receive:
💔A certificate of participation
💔Valuable experience
💔A project that can be further developed after the competition
🍭Awards for 1st–3rd 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
🍭Additional 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
🍭Additional Award for 2nd Place
Guide: “How to Apply to Competitive Research Programs”
🍭 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.