Nation-wide Creativity Contest

By Elzi Lewis

A national competition has begun which aims to find the Netherlands' most creative international students.

Competition details

The Creativity Contest is aimed at internationals studying all over the Netherlands who are interested in, or have experience in, innovative projects.

To be in with a chance of winning, participants must choose an idea or a product which they are responsible for and which they feel passionate about. They can then upload a short description, along with a selection of photos and a motivational video, onto the website

The Creativity Contest runs from September 10 until October 11, and participants can enter individually or on behalf of a team.

The prize

Three finalists will be selected by a jury before going head-to-head in an ideas-pitch at nl4talents on November 23.

The winner(s) will win specialised training in creative entrepreneurship, and their project will be given special promotion throughout the Netherlands.

The Creativity Contest is organised by Study in Holland in partnership with NL Agency.

For more information and inspiration click here.

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Elzi Lewis
Elzi swapped rainy Manchester for (rainier) Amsterdam a year ago, and has never looked back. Having just finished an MA at the University of Amsterdam, she is both excited and terrified by the prospect of joining the real world. Canals, tulips, Jenever and stroopwafels are easing the transition.Read more

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