A lot of prop firm now have monthly competitions. This is a way for you to get a “free” account. The con about these competitions is that you will have to compete with 20,000+ traders to win an account. On the other hand you can get an account without going into your pocket.

There are challenge account prizes, but also cash prizes. Make sure to take good note of the rules 

Some of the firm with a competition are:
– My Funded FX
– The Funded Trader
– Fundednext
– Bespoke Funding Program