Important Reminders:
Read all competition details thoroughly before working on your entry.
Prepare and write your submission according to the given requirements.
Follow all guidelines, including formatting and word count limits.
Submit your entry directly to the competition organisers.
Fill in the submission form to inform the school of your participation
https://writetheworld.org/competitions
Write the World's free monthly competitions for teen writers (ages 13-19) offer opportunities to explore a variety of exciting genres, from poetry, fantasy, and flash fiction to environmental writing and journalism. Young writers of all levels are welcome to join our vibrant community and share their work with peers from around the globe who are eager to read their words.
And because a first draft is never perfect, we foster a collaborative environment where teens can receive peer and expert feedback to consider and incorporate into their final piece.
Op-Ed Competition 2025
DEADLINE: Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Songwriting Competition 2025
DEADLINE: Mon, Mar 24, 2025
Poetry & Spoken Word Competition 2025
DEADLINE: Mon, Apr 28, 2025
Environmental Writing Competition 2025
DEADLINE: Mon, May 26, 2025
https://www.algoed.co/competitions/harvard-political-review-essay-competition
Late Registration DEADLINE: March 1, 2025
Calling All Aspiring Young Leaders
The Harvard Political Review Essay Competition challenges you to engage with critical social and political issues that define our world today.
This isn’t just an essay competition—it’s an opportunity to explore global political dynamics, the influence of international institutions, local community challenges, the power of youth activism, and the role of technology in shaping politics. Dive into these thought-provoking topics, sharpen your analytical skills, and contribute your insights to the ongoing conversation about our shared future.
Whether you’re passionate about global change, local impact, or the intersection of technology and politics, this is your chance to make your voice heard and inspire meaningful dialogue. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your ideas and leave your mark as a young thought leader!
https://unric.org/en/2025-international-letter-writing-competition-for-young-people/
DEADLINE: 5 May 2025
The UPU is excited to announce the 54th edition of the International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People, taking place in 2025. This year, the UPU is partnering with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to inspire young writers worldwide to reflect on the importance of protecting our seas and oceans.
Since 1971, the UPU has encouraged young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role that postal services play in our societies. It develops their composition skills and ability to express their thoughts clearly. It also fosters enjoyment of letter writing and helps to strengthen the bonds of international friendship.
Every year, the UPU’s secretariat – the International Bureau – chooses and publicizes a theme. Participating countries then organize the competition at national level through the Post, often with the support of the educational authorities and media. An international jury compiled by the International Bureau judges the letters and selects the overall winners and candidates that merit a special mention.
2025 Theme
Imagine you are the ocean. Write a letter to someone explaining why and how they should take good care of you.
This year’s theme addresses the significance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, specifically, SDG 14, which focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources. Through collaboration with this year’s partners, the competition highlights the UPU’s mission to promote literacy and communication through letters, while aligning with the commitment of the IMO and UNESCO to address the urgent need to safeguard marine ecosystems. This year’s theme invites young participants to give voice to the ocean, exploring its beauty, the challenges it faces and our collective responsibility for preserving it.
By participating, young minds will be encouraged to reflect on their role in building a sustainable future, raising awareness of marine conservation and the interconnectedness of ecosystems worldwide.
https://cambridge-research.org/essay-competition/
Deadline: 10 May 2025
The spirit of the Re:think essay competition is to encourage critical thinking and exploration of a wide range of thought-provoking and often controversial topics. The competition covers a diverse array of subjects, from historical and present issues to speculative future scenarios. Participants are invited to engage deeply with these topics, critically analysing their various facets and implications. It promotes intellectual exploration and encourages participants to challenge established norms and beliefs, presenting opportunities to envision alternative futures, consider the consequences of new technologies, and reevaluate longstanding traditions.
Ultimately, our aim is to create a platform for students and scholars to share their perspectives on pressing issues of the past and future, with the hope of broadening our collective understanding and generating innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. This year’s competition aims to underscore the importance of discourse, debate, and critical analysis in addressing complex societal issues in eight areas, including:
Animal Rights and Society
Freedom and Accountability
Technology and Ethics
Space Exploration and Governance
Biotechonology
Economics and Globalization
Public Health
Laws and Society
https://artshouselimited.sg/gpa
Online Submissions Open from March 2025
The Golden Point Award is Singapore’s premier creative writing competition in the nation’s four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Established by the National Arts Council in 1993, the national literary writing competition is a significant platform for discovering new writers whose works exhibit literary merit and encourage literary expression in Singapore. The competition consists of the following three genre categories:
Short Story, Poetry, Translation: Short Story (new!)
in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
Golden Point Award is organised by Arts House Limited, in partnership with Singapore Book Council and supported by the National Arts Council.
https://globalwe-essays.squarespace.com/
In 2015, Harvard GlobalWE launched its annual essay contest at the Beaconhouse School in Islamabad, Pakistan. In 2016, we expanded the contest to schools in Germany and Turkey, with the goal of providing inspiration and encouragement to students who engage in topics relating to global women's rights and freedoms.
We welcome you to read essays from high school students around the world who are inspiring others to learn about and help women and girls who face daily challenges that often define their communities, but not their aspirations. We invited students to respond to the question: “What is the biggest challenge facing women and girls in your country today?”
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