ADC*UA Student Awards 2026

ADC*UA Student Awards 2026 is a competition for emerging creatives, students, and recent graduates across creative disciplines. Entrants may submit work across 14 categories including advertising, design, illustration, photography, motion/film, gaming and artificial intelligence. The competition recognises finalists and award recipients (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and awards official diplomas to winners. The awards contribute to a Creative Schools Ranking that rewards educational institutions based on students' results.

Recognition as Finalist and award recipients (Gold, Silver, Bronze), official diplomas for winners, visibility and career opportunities, contribution to Creative Schools Ranking for participating institutions.

Open to individuals aged 18 and above who are students of art academies and schools, colleges, undergraduate or graduate programs, students of educational platforms specializing in creative professions, or recent graduates (from June 2025 onward). Doctoral (PhD) students and those with more than two years of professional experience in advertising, marketing, design, or communications are not eligible.

Submit entries according to category rules and technical specifications; register entries and pay the entry fee online or by bank transfer. Team and individual submissions allowed; works must have been created as part of an academic course or project.