The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

(Updated 25 Mar 2023) The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be `harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world. Parents/Teachers/Guardians, note hat there are categories for entrants below 18 years of age.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

30 Jun 2023

PRIZES

All entrants will receive a Certificate of Participation and a number of entrants will receive
Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for excellence in writing.

The Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will be awarded with a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special Awards Ceremony at a royal palace.

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

Multiple host countries may mean that no travel is required.

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Credit: The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

Date Added: 5 Apr 2017