The AU Theme of the Year 2027 Official Logo and Visual Identity Competition for Young African Creatives (USD 8,000 prize)

African Union Commission

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FundingUSD 1,000 to 5,000

DeadlineOctober 23, 2026

WhereNot restricted or not stated

In short

The competition invites young African creatives aged 18-24 to design a logo representing the AU Theme of the Year 2027. The winner will receive a prize of USD 5,000, with additional prizes for second and third places, and can showcase their work at the AU Summit in 2027. The deadline for submission is 23 October 2026 at 23:59 EAT.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : Individuals and informal projects

Area of work : Not restricted or not stated

Stage : Not restricted or not stated

What you will need

Must be a citizen of an AU Member State
Aged 18–24 at the submission deadline
One entry per applicant
Submit as an individual (no teams)
Proof of nationality and age required
Submission must include a completed application form and concept note
Design must be original and not previously published
Edit vector files required if shortlisted

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