Run by the Royal Common Wealth Society, this essay competition is the world’s oldest and largest schools’ international writing contest. It provides a platform for young people to compete in a global environment where they are encouraged to be creative in junior (under 14 years) and senior (14 to 18 years) categories.
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay competition gives young people from diverse backgrounds a platform to express their views about the world and their dreams for the future. Participants continue to demonstrate their ability to stimulate and provoke discussions about important issues like poverty, sustainable development, gender inequality, child labour and universal education.
Eligibility: The competition is open to young writers aged 18 and under.
Application: All entries must be in English and are to be submitted online or by post.
Prizes and rewards: Winners will be flown to London for a week of cultural and educational visits and awarded there. Also, a certificate of participation will be given.
The deadline for entries is 1st May 2015.
The results will be announced early September 2015.
For more information visit : https://thercs.org/youth/competition
