The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

(Updated 12 Apr 2025) The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 asks entrants to consider the relevance of journeys in a Commonwealth context, whether geographical, historical or personal. What journeys the Commonwealth has taken or may take in the future, as well as to reflect on their own individual journeys. Parents/Teachers/Guardians, note that there are categories for entrants below 18 years of age.

APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE

DEADLINE

23 May 2025

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.

HOST COUNTRY

United Kingdom

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).

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Credit: The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

Date Added: 5 Apr 2017