Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 [Trip to London + Certificate of Participation]: Submit by June 30

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Submissions are invited for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for the year 2023. The last date for submission of entries is June 30, 2023.

About the Competition

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition. 2023 marks 140 years since it was established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part every year, it is an important way to recognize achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.

Eligibility Criteria

Senior Category (born between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2009; 14-18 years of age)

• ​As Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty The King is opening an international conference on the importance of young people in decision-making. Write his speech.
• Does age matter?
• The 2023 Year of Youth was a moment of significant social change – what was its impact on the world?
• Script a dialogue between two people, with contrasting viewpoints, on an issue that divides generations.

​Junior Category (born on or after 1 July 2009; under 14 years of age)

• ​In fiction and throughout history, young people have performed numerous acts of heroism. Choose your favorite young hero and write to them about why you admire them.
• What is your youthful superpower, and how can it make a positive difference in the world?
• You have been stranded on a planet where everyone is 18 or under. Journal your experience.
• Why does your voice matter?

Benefits

• The top two winners from each category will be awarded a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special Awards Ceremony at a royal palace.
• All successful entries will receive a Certificate of Participation and a number of entrants will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for excellence in writing.

How to Submit?

Interested candidates can submit their entries here.

Submission Deadline

June 30, 2023.

Click here to view the official notification of the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023.

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