R.A. Butler Politics Prize

Are you interested in the world around us? Have you ever wondered why politicians make the decisions they do? Are you interested in politics in the UK or even the world? Do you like giving your opinion on the world and how it works? Are you planning on taking Politics or International relations at 6^th form or University? If you answered yes to any of the above then we recommend you get involved in one of the competitions listed below. There are prizes and awards to be won for aspiring politicians.

The objectives of the R.A. Butler Prize are twofold. Firstly, it aims to encourage students with an interest in modern politics and world affairs to think about undertaking university studies in Politics, International Studies or a related discipline; it is not limited to those already studying these subjects or indeed other social sciences. Secondly, its intention is to recognise the achievements both of high-calibre students and of those who teach them.

The questions for the R.A. Butler Prize 2020 competition and full details can be found using the link below.

https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/essay-prizes/politics/

Eligibility. The Prize is for students in Year 12 or Lower 6th at the time the questions are released in March. Students based abroad are most welcome to participate. They should, however, be in their penultimate year of school. Each entrant to the competition is allowed to submit only one essay.

You may use this activity to contribute to your DofE SKILLS Section as long as you provide regular submissions over the course of the term.

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