2026 Effie College Registration: July 2026
Effie College commences: August 2026
Stay tuned!
2025 Winners
1st Place - Stargazers
UCT:
Keorapetse Mokoena &
Kimmae Robbie
2nd Place - Brand Minds
UCT:
Linah Mokwana;
Thabang Mhlongo;
Kabelo Moropa;
Mojaki Moroenyane &
Onthatile Maithufi
3rd Place - AdVengers
UJ:
Ronewa Ogilvie;
Lethabo Mohaswa;
Owame Mapedi &
Amohelang Sehloho
Student Benefits
- Gain real-world marketing experience working for a major brand
- Practically apply classroom concepts to real world problems
- Receive constructive feedback from experienced industry professionals
- Finalists will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and earn prizes
Brand Sponsor Benefits
Brands sponsor case studies for this programme (cost: R200,000). In return brands gain:
- Fresh Gen Z insights – Students deliver authentic, digitally-native campaign ideas with cultural perspectives your teams might miss
- High-impact exposure – Visibility among rising talent, universities, industry judges, and the Effie community
- Turnkey experience – Simply set your brief using our template, attend live pitches, and let Effie manage everything from launch to awards
WHO CAN ENTER
The competition is open to those enrolled full/part-time at an accredited South African college/university or educational institution. This includes undergraduate and post-graduate students International students that have valid visas are also eligible to participate. If you have any questions, please email gillian@acasa.co.za and dineo@acasa.co.za
2026 Entry Information
- Effie College Entry Kit Download
- Effie College Entry Form Download
Effie College Resources
- How to start an Effie College entry.
- Effie College entry portal steps.
- Effie College entry portal tutorial
- 2026 Effie College x Student NDA ( Please note you will have to download the NDA and upload it on the registration form)
- 2026 Effie College x Release Waivers
Participating Universities




Brand Sponsor
