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The Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest was launched to empower students to critically think about the issues that matter to them. By providing a platform for students to express their ideas and opinions, we aim to spotlight valuable insights and ideas from young people around the world. Ultimately, the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest may be seen as an opportunity for the Institute to invest in the future by supporting and uplifting the voices of young people, and by fostering a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility in the next generation.

We launched the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest as a way to engage and empower students to think critically about the issues that matter to them. By providing a platform for students to express their ideas and opinions, we aim to encourage the next generation of leaders to become more informed and civically engaged citizens. Additionally, the contest may serve as a way to spotlight valuable insights and ideas from young people around the world. By encouraging students to write about the issues that concern them, our competition may help a general audience to better understand the priorities and perspectives of students. Ultimately, the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest may be seen as an opportunity for the Institute to invest in the future by supporting and uplifting the voices of young people, and by fostering a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility in the next generation. ‍ Create innovative solutions to real-world problems Tell your story and your perspective Research issues important to you Get recognized for your writing Win prizes for your outstanding work Get published for your writing

You have been invited to speak at the United Nations Peace Conference. The following topics are recognized by the United Nations as pressing issues for current and future generations. Choose one of these issues below to speak on:

• Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Globalization (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee)
• Technology (UNCTAD)

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Insight: Does the essay provide unique or interesting insights, analysis or perspectives on its subject matter? Impact: Is the significance or impact of the issue(s) being discussed, idea(s) being brought up, or point-of-views being communicated sufficiently captured in the essay? Clarity and organization : Is the essay easy to understand, with a clear and logical flow? Style: Is the essay engaging and well-written, with appropriate yet compelling tone, language and syntax for the subject matter?

Who can participate?

Any student, in any country, who is enrolled in an accredited high school or college/university at the time of submitting their essay is eligible to participate in the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest and compete for the prizes. Students taking academic gap years or semesters are also eligible. No current employees of the Institute for Youth in Policy, however, will be permitted to enter the contest.

Submission Guidelines

Essays can take the form of anything from an analytical research paper to a personal narrative to allegorical fiction. This means essays can be written in any citation style or with no citations at all if it is not a research-heavy paper. Word Limit: 1250 words All essays should be submitted as a .docx or a PDF document and should include your name as well as a title for your essay. Cover pages are acceptable but not necessary. Essays should be written in an easily readable font size (11 or 12 pt.) with a professional font style (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.).  

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Applications Due August 31st

Essay submissions are due by 11:59pm ET on August 31, 2024. This date is already an extension, so late submissions will not be accepted!

Results generally get released within 45 days after the initial deadline.

The monetary ($250) and publication prizes will be sent via email to winners directly.

Fall 2023 Prompt and Winners

You've been elected leader of your country. What would you say during your inaugural address to inspire the citizens of your country, including those of every race, religion, political party, and creed?

Salma Amanda Latifa, Indonesia

Indonesia: diversity, natural wealth, and a leader’s commitment to an inclusive future.

This essay shined in particular because of its excellent integration of academic research, personal voice, and policy-oriented focus. Furthermore, as an organization that greatly values youth civic participation, the essay’s focus on the importance of youth in the modern world deeply resonated with our team. Fantastic work Read the essay here.

Sophia Rosin, United States

What are the greatest attributes of our democracy.

This essay highlights that the backbone of Democracy, specifically in the United States, is its ability to encourage deliberation and tolerance. We as a nonpartisan organization that encourages depolarization find the importance in shedding light on this particular subject in the increasingly divided global political climate.  This succinct and engaging description of democracy captured our attention. ‍ Read the essay here.

Clarence Tay Han Yang, Singapore

Looking forward.

This speech excelled in its powerful word choice and ability to efficiently incorporate and explain numerous challenging topics. Its smooth progression from the past to the present and future provided a well-researched image of Singapore that garnered our applause. ‍ Read the essay here.

Spring 2023 Prompt and Winners

Countless countries around the world suffer from a plethora of issues – economic hardship, social turmoil, political polarization, pandemic recovery, unreliable leadership, corrupt governance, warfare and conflict, the list goes on. If you were elected the leader of your country, what would you do to address the issues your country faces in order to build a more prosperous society?

Ethan Lee Yee Chien Singapore

"Singapore in the 21st Century: Addressing the Unique Challenges of my Homeland" Read the essay here.

Ototleng Molelekedi South Africa

"My South African Manifesto" Read the essay here.

Saarah Hussain Bangladesh

"Beyond the Paradox of Plenty: Battling Bangladesh’s Burdens" Read the essay here.

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Global Essay Competition

Compete in our Global Essay Competition and qualify for participation as a Leader of Tomorrow in the world’s premier opportunity for cross-generational debates: The St. Gallen Symposium.

Meet 300 of society’s brightest young minds. Present and debate your ideas with 600 senior leaders. Be inspired by some of the world’s most impressive speakers. Gain a unique and new perspective on this year’s topic. Become a member of a unique global community. Participate in the symposium with us. Win prize money of CHF 20,000 split amongst the three winners.

Topic Question

To be announced ….

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Prerequisites

Qualify with an excellent essay.

We expect a professional, creative and thought-provoking essay. Be bold, unconventional, and distinctive on the competition question.

For your contribution to be valid, the following criteria must be met

Check your eligibility and prepare documents

To be eligible, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:.

• Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate programme (master level or higher) in any field of study at a regular university
• Born in 1995 or later

Make sure you can provide the following documents:

• Copy of passport or other identification (in English for non-Roman languages)
• Confirmation of matriculation/enrolment from your university which proves your enrollment in a graduate/postgraduate level programme as of 1 February 2025 (download sample document  here )
• Your contribution file with no indication of your name in the file name, the file metadata or the file itself

Meet us and ask your questions!

Meet our student representatives to learn how you can qualify for a participation in the 54 th St. Gallen Symposium. We will have physical presentations at your university again as well as regular webinars to answer your questions!

Accompanying a Leader of Tomorrow

General questions, who can compete for a participation as a leader of tomorrow at the st. gallen symposium.

Students enrolled at a regular university, who are matriculated in a master or postgraduate programme.

What is the St. Gallen Global Essay Competition?

The St. Gallen Global Essay Competition is a global student essay competition, offering students who study at graduate or postgraduate level around the world the opportunity to apply for participation at the St. Gallen Symposium.

What is the Knowledge Pool?

The Knowledge Pool is a group of Leaders of Tomorrow with a strong affiliation to topics of relevance to the St. Gallen Symposium. They show outstanding track records in the particular fields they work or study. They are hand-selected by the International Students’ Committee. It is not possible to apply for membership in the Knowledge Pool.

How much does it cost to participate? 

The participation in the symposium is free for all Leaders of Tomorrow. Moreover, expenses for travel, board and lodging are covered by the ISC. However, we recommend bringing a small amount of pocket money for your convenience.

Essay Competition

Who is eligible for the 54 th  st. gallen symposium.

Students enrolled at a regular university, who are matriculated in a graduate or postgraduate programme as of 1 February 2025, from any field of study, born in 1995 or later.

What is a “regular university”?

In the context of the Global Essay Competition, a regular university is defined as an institution of higher education that also conducts research and offers at least one PhD programme. Exceptions are possible and are granted on a case-by-case basis.

Can Bachelor students participate?

Unfortunately, students on bachelor level do not fulfil the eligibility criteria and therefore cannot enter the competition. There is no other way to apply for participation and we, therefore, encourage all students to join the competition once they pursue with their studies at a graduate level. You may, however, be eligible if the level of study in your current year is equivalent to international graduate level which must be confirmed in writing by your university.

Can teams participate?

Only individual submissions are allowed as we can only grant participation to one contender per contribution.

How long should the contribution be? 

The maximum amount of words is 2,100 (excluding bibliography or graph descriptions and the like). There is no minimum word count. Please make sure to state the exact word count in your document. Also keep in mind that you must not state your name in the contribution.

Do I have to quote my sources?

All sources must be quoted and all essays are scanned for plagiarism. You must refer each source to the respective text passage. Please note that plagiarism is a serious offense and that we reserve the right to take further steps in case of deliberate fraud. Self-plagiarism will also result in disqualification, as the work has to be written exclusively for the Global Essay Competition of the St. Gallen Symposium. Furthermore any auxiliary aids (AI, proofreading, translation service, layout/graphics services, writing and translation programs, etc.) are to be listed in an auxiliary aids directory as shown below:

Can I have a look at previous Winner Essays?

Yes, you can find winner essays as well as other publications from the Global Essay Competition here .

What file formats are accepted?

Please make sure to hand in your essay in either a doc, docx or pdf format. The document must allow to copy the text easily (no document protections).

What documents do I need to submit?

In addition to your contribution, make sure to upload

• a copy of your passport (or any other official government ID but no driver’s license) to verify your age
• a confirmation of matriculation from your university confirming your graduate or postgraduate student status as of February 2025
• a short abstract (200–300 words) which can be entered in the registration form directly

in the applicable field of the registration form.

What happens after I submitted my application?

The ISC will verify your eligibility and check all submitted documents for completeness and readability. Due to the large amount of essays we receive, our response may take some time, so thank you for your patience. If the jury selects your essay in the top 100 , you qualify as a Leader of Tomorrow for an expenses-paid participation in the 54 th St. Gallen Symposium (6-8 May 2025). The results will be announced via e-mail by mid-March 2025. The jury selects the three awardees based on the quality of the idea on paper. The award is endowed with a total prize money of CHF 20,000. In addition, there will be a chance for the very best competitors (including the awardees) to present their ideas on the big stage at the symposium. For this, the students will be asked to pitch their idea on video beforehand.

Who’s in the jury?

The Award Jury consists of leading executives, journalists and professors from all around the world. The Academic Jury is composed of young top academics from the University of St. Gallen and the ETH Zurich.

When will the results be announced?

The jury’s decision will be announced by mid-March at the latest.

Participation

How do the travel arrangements work.

The organizing committee will get in touch with you prior to the symposium to discuss your itinerary and to book your travel.

Can the organising committee help me get a visa?

All Leaders of Tomorrow are self-responsible to get a visa. However, we will inform the applicable Swiss embassy about the invitation and will provide you with the necessary documents. Should a problem arise anyway, we are happy to help. Expenses for visa application are borne by the Leaders of Tomorrow themselves.

Where am I accommodated during the symposium?

All Leaders of Tomorrow are accommodated at private student flats across the city. Please give us an early notice should you have any special requirements (e.g. female flatmates only).

What transport is provided?

We book flights or train tickets and provide shuttle service from and to the airport. Furthermore, all Leaders of Tomorrow receive a free ticket for the public transport in St. Gallen during the week of the symposium.

How much money do I need? 

We recommend bringing some pocket money (CHF 100–200) for your convenience. Please note that depending on your time of arrival and departure, some meals might not be covered.

Can disabled people participate as well? 

Yes, of course. Most of the symposium sites are wheelchair-accessible and we are more than happy to help where we can. Although our ability to provide personal assistance is very limited, we do our best to provide the necessary services.

Is there any touristic programme and do I have time for sightseeing?

During the symposium there will be no time for sightseeing. However, we may offer selected touristic programmes a day before or after the symposium. These days can, of course, also be used for individual sightseeing. Nearby sites include the old town of St. Gallen, the lake Constance and the nearby mountains.

Can I extend my stay in Switzerland?

Yes, upon request we can move your return flight to a date of your choice. If the new flight is more expensive, we may ask you to cover the price difference. Please note that we are unable to provide any services such as accommodation or transportation after the end of the symposium week.

Can I bring a spouse?

Unfortunately, we cannot provide any services such as travel, room, board or symposium access to any additional person.

Past Winners & Essay Reviews

Out of approx. 1,000 annual contributions submitted by graduate and post-graduate students from all around the globe, the jury selects three winner essays every year. Meet our competition’s past winners and read their contributions.

2024 – Confronting Scarcity

Oluwafunmike aderonmu, wei jun sean chan, andreas kuster, essay question:.

Scarcity generally refers to a situation where human  needs  exceed  available resources . The 2024 Global Essay Competition invites young leaders worldwide to focus on a specific contemporary or future challenge related to scarcity and propose an innovative way to address it. They were asked to be creative in thinking about proposed solutions: do we need to  strive for more  and find ways to boost the availability of the resource in question? Or does it focus on ways to  thrive with less  and thus rethink our needs and demand? Participants were free in choosing which scarce resource they focus on: examples include – but are NOT limited to – human labour, capital, natural resources, or intangibles like time, creativity, or care. The challenge is to be bold and precise in describing a contemporary or future challenge of scarcity and the specific kind of resources they focus on, to offer a concrete and actionable idea of how we should confront it.

2023 – A New Generational Contract

Elliot gunn, gaurav kamath, megan murphy.

The best or worst legacy from previous generations: How to preserve or replace it?

A great deal of our lives is influenced by when we were born. As those currently alive, we have inherited the world which previous and older generations have built. We owe a great deal to the efforts of our forebears, but we also inherit problematic legacies.

2022 – Collaborative Advantage

Sophie lara neuber, anton meier, bryan kwang shing tan.

Collaborative Advantage: what should be written into a new intergenerational contract?

 The idea of a “generational contract” embodies the principles that younger and older generations rely on each other to provide mutual support across different stages of their lives. Inclusive education systems, sustainable welfare states and meaningful environmental action are some of many challenges requiring a cross-generational collaborative effort. Yet, with the climate crisis, rapid technological change and societal aging in many countries, the generational contract and notions of intergenerational fairness have been challenged. Members of the younger generation are raising their voices as they reflect on how their futures are being compromised by current decision-makers.

 What’s your specific and actionable idea that should be written into a new generational contract? Choose an area where you see evidence that intergenerational fairness is – or, going forward, will be – challenged and where the generational contract needs to be rewritten. Potential areas include, but are not limited to, business strategy and the economy, inclusive governance and education, the welfare state and health care, environmental sustainability, or the world of work. Describe your problem and offer concrete and practical proposals how inter-generational fairness can be restored or reinvented. Explain your idea’s impact for the future.

2021 – Trust Matters

Janz irvin chiang.

1st place – Peking University

Joan  Nyangena

2nd place – York University

Karl Michael Braun

3rd place – Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

A Matter of Trust: How Can Trust be Repaired When It’s Lost?

In recent years, we have seen many reports about “trust crises” in the realms of politics, health, business, technology, science, and media. Political and corporate scandals, mass protests, and deteriorating trust indicators in global perception surveys support this diagnosis. As a result, senior leaders in many of these sectors publicly aspire to “rebuild trust” in their decisions, products, or institutions. What would be your advice to them?

Choose an area in one of the above-mentioned sectors where you see evidence that citizens’, consumers’, regulators’, employees’ or other stakeholders’ trust has been lost. Describe your example of an apparent loss of trust; offer concrete and practical proposals on repairing damaged trust. Describe your idea’s impact for the future.

2020 – Freedom Revisited

Symposium  postponed.

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the final review and communication of the results of the contributions to the Global Essay Competition was stopped prematurely.

Freedom Revisited: Which aspects of freedom need to be defended, or recalibrated, to meet the challenges of our time?

Domestically and on the international stage, values of individual, economic, and political freedom are subject to critical inquiry or outright attack. Diverse phenomena such as populism, global power shifts, climate change, the digital revolution, and global migration call for a reflection on the value of freedom for the way we live, do business, and organize politically in the years ahead. While some call for a defence of established freedoms, others call for recalibration of our concept of freedom, or the balance we strike between freedom and other values, such as equality, sustainability, and security. Where do you stand in this debate? Choose one of the following positions as you develop your essay:

In defence of freedom: Choose an area in the realm of business, economics, politics, or civil society where current concepts of freedom are under pressure and where they need to be defended. Describe the problem and offer a concrete and practical proposition of how established concepts of freedom should – and can be – defended. Describe its impact for the future.

In defence of recalibrating freedom: Choose an area in the realms of business, economics, politics or civil society where current concepts of freedom are unsuitable for the challenges we face and where they need to be recalibrated. Describe the problem and offer a concrete and practical proposition of how established concepts of freedom should and can be recalibrated. Describe its impact for the future.

2019 – Capital for Purpose

Reuben muhindi wambui (ke).

1st place – The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

Natalie Hei Tung Lau (HK)

2nd place – University of Pennsylvania

Toan Do (VN)

3rd place – Yale University

Is it as good as it gets? – What approach would you suggest to change the current purpose of capital?

Political volatility, environmental issues, precarious labour markets, technological monopolies, managerial and investment short-termism are only a few challenges we face. The time has come to counter excessive short-termism and start doing business as unusual. Think about the status quo and its implications. What would be an idea to change it? Develop projects or actions you would trust in to bring new and expanded purposes to capital and aim for a long-term positive impact. In your essay you should consider how the use of capital (financial, human, social,…) can solve complex challenges and address substantial changes, be it by individuals, civil society, businesses or governments. Your idea must inspire leaders worldwide to take on responsibility and put it into practice. Be bold and develop a truly impactful concept to win our prestigious award.

2009 – 2018

2018  – beyond the end of work, nat ware (au).

1st place – University of Oxford

Janis Goldschmidt (DE)

João abreu (br).

3rd place – Harvard University

Robots are coming for your job. How do you augment yourself to stay economically relevant?

Author Yuval Noah Harari claims that the rapid progress of artificial intelligence technology will render the human species economically useless within decades. Imagine a world in which humans fight back, harnessing AI and other technologies to stay economically indispensable – and, ultimately, competitive against the computers. Describe the job you aspire to in the future, how it will potentially be influenced by AI, and how you would augment yourself technologically if necessary to prevail in your chosen career.

2017  – The dilemma of disruption

1st Place – University of Oxford

Benjamin Hofmann (DE)

2nd Place – University of St. Gallen

Sigin Ojulu (SS)

3rd Place – University of Southern California

Breaking the status quo – What’s YOUR disruptive idea?

The notion of disruption captures today’s innovation zeitgeist. Nowadays, it seems everyone claims to be a disruptor – particularly young people with an entrepreneurial mindset. Let’s think beyond disruptive innovation in management and look at disruption more generally as something that breaks the status quo – be it in business, politics, science, or society. Pick the one of these four fields you are most passionate about, identify a problem of greater magnitude and come up with a disruptive idea to solve it. Your idea must aspire to inspire top-notch leaders worldwide. Do not free ride on the buzzword “disruption” but rather be bold and develop a truly novel and radical concept to win our prestigious award.

2016  – Growth – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Schima labitsch (at).

1st place – Fordham University

Alexandra Ettlin (CH)

2nd place – University of St.Gallen

Colin Miller (US)

3rd place – New York University

What are alternatives to economic growth?

2015  – Proudly Small

Laya maheshwari (in).

1st place – London School of Economic

Leon Schreiber (ZA)

2nd place – Freie Universität Berlin

Katharina Schramm (DE)

3rd place – University of St.Gallen

Essay Questions:

• What is the next small BIG thing?

Think about unconventional ideas, undiscovered trends or peripheral signals that may turn into ground-breaking changes for societies. Present one idea which is not on the radar of current leaders yet but will change the game in business, politics or civil society – the best ones will be put to the test by the global audience of the St. Gallen Symposium.

• Collaborative Small State Initiative

Although small states lead the global rankings in international benchmark studies on competitiveness, innovation and wealth, they are often politically marginalised. Explore a common agenda for small and prosperous countries and identify one joint project that would increase the relevance of small states on the global stage. Go beyond politics and diplomacy by also including economic and civil players.

• Elites: small but superior groups rule the world – at what price?

Human history shows that the world has been ruled by tiny but superior groups of people. It is the elites who have been controlling societies and the allocation of resources. Given the rise of inequality, a devastating level of famine that still exists, ubiquitous corrupt systems of government, limited access to education for the underprivileged, to name just a few of the world’s greatest problems, elites are challenged to redefine their roles and agenda settings. Share your thoughts on how elites are supposed to emerge and transform in the 21st century.

2014  – The Clash of Generations

Ashwinikumar singh (in).

1st place – University of Mumbai

Martin Seneviratne (AU)

2nd place – University of Sydney

Set Ying Ting (MY)

3rd place – National University of Singapore

• Balancing Generational Claims

The presumption of an altruistic relation between generations and its positive effect on the economic well-being of societies is illusionary. Welfare states have widened fiscal gaps to an irreparable extent for the next generations. When aspiring to a sustainable welfare system, how should intergenerational claims balance without having to rely on selflessness?

• A Double-Edged Legacy

Let’s be frank: The generational contract has failed everywhere – but for different reasons. Exuberant public debts, zooming healthcare costs, unequal distribution of wealth, loss of ethical and moral anchors, loss of trust in existing institutions: each state is facing a unique set of problems. Briefly describe the situation in your country and propose a generational contract defining mutual responsibilities on an economic and social level.

• A Prospect for the Young

Highly educated and ambitious, yet unemployed. A whole generation of young is entering the labour market with little prospect of success. The implications go way beyond individual tragedies as economies with lasting high levels of youth unemployment risk social instability. Present new solutions on how we can overcome this crisis.

• Business between Generations

Slogans like “rent is the new own” or Botsmann and Rogers’s “what’s mine is yours” (HarperBusiness, 2010) mark the trend of shared economy. Although not a new economic phenomenon per se, particularly the Millennials are embracing this attitude towards doing business where they value access over ownership. The trend is gaining global mainstream acceptance which is resulting in a lasting impact on economic performance. Discuss the future of shared economy, its overall implications and the dynamics between supply and demand.

2013 – Rewarding Courage

Kilian semmelmann (de).

1st place – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Dragov Radoslav (BG)

2nd place – Rotterdam School of Management

Bree Romuld (AU)

3rd place – University of St.Gallen (HSG)

The competitors must choose from one of four competition questions, which refer to the four topic clusters “Putting incentives right”, “Coping with institutions”, “Against the current – courageous people” and “Management of excellence”

• Putting incentives right

How come that both in the corporate world and in politics, responsible courage (e.g. whistleblowing, courage to disagree with current paradigms, etc.) is hardly ever rewarded? Where the big decisions for the future are taken, anxiety, conformity and despondence prevail. How can this be changed?

• Coping with institutions

Institutions of all kinds shape our behaviour – be it economic, political or social behaviour. How should institutions be designed in order to foster a sustainable economic and social development?

• Against the current – courageous people

Observers lament that younger generations, as individualistic as they are, tend to settle for a highly streamlined social and economic world that does not ask for big decisions or unconventional thinking. Please share your opinion on this observation and explain why you agree or disagree. Please use examples that support your arguments.

• Management of excellence

New insights can only flourish within a culture of dialogue in different opinions. No assumptions should be taken for granted nor should there be any unquestioned truth. However, most people (decision makers, managers, students, etc.) often fail to deal constructively with conflicting opinions. How can companies encourage their employees to build a healthy attitude towards unconventional thinking and acting?

2012 – Facing Risk

Rodrigues caren (in).

1st place – St. Joseph’s Institute of Management

Jennifer Miksch (DE)

2nd place – Geneva Graduate Institute

Jelena Petrovic (SR)

3rd place – King’s College London

Detecting Risks

• The methodological tools that allow early detection of what will shape future trends are pivotal. While risks are emerging faster, these tools still need fostered advancement. What is the role of scenario planning and forecasting methods and who is or should be responsible for these aspects in the organisation? How should the detection of risks be addressed in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape?

Risk Aversion

• In wealthy societies, most people tend to suppress risk taking. Given this increasing trend of risk aversion in saturated societies, what are the long term consequences for economy and society? What are the long term consequences of a high level of risk aversion?

Emerging Risks

• There are tremendous risks facing the global community and many people have not yet become aware of their potential consequences (e.g. public debt burden). What are the societal, economic and/or political risks your generation of decision makers will be facing in the future? How could you convert these risks into opportunities?

Managing Risk

• There is often a disconnect between taking risks and bearing the burden of the consequences of doing so (e.g. risk taking in investment banking). Who should bear the consequences of negligent risk taking and why? How can healthy risk taking be fostered in wealthy societies?

2011 – Just Power

Marcelo ber (ar).

1st place – New York University

Dhru Kanan Amal (IN)

2nd place – London School of Economics

Maria de los Angeles Lasa (AR)

3rd place – Università di Camerino

• Justice and Power
• Rethinking Leadership
• Public Goods and Values

We asked you to contribute visions and ideas to the theme “Just Power” – Power in the sense of its use in various areas of politics and economics. We expected a professional work which could be an essay, a scenario, a project report or proposal, a multi- media presentation or an entrepreneurial concept. It should be constructive, provocative or instructive, inspiring thoughts and actions as well as introucing new approaches and unconventional ideas. Within the framework of the theme you may choose between three subtopics for your contribution.

2010 – Entrepreneurs – Agents of Change

Ainur begim (kz).

1st place – University of Oslo

James Clear (USA)

Christoph birkholz (de).

• What makes an entrepreneur an “agent of change”?
• Changing of the guard: Who are the new entrepreneurs?
• Corporate entrepreneurship within large companies: a concept for the future or a mere pie in the sky?
• Entrepreneurship between environmental risks and opportunities: What does it take to succeed?

2009 – Revival of Political and Economic Boundaries

Shofwan al-banna choiruzzad (id), jason george (us), aris trantidis (gr), 1999 – 2008, 2008  – global capitalism – local values, guillaume darier (ch), jacobus cilliers (za), feerasta aniqa (nz), christoph matthias paret (de), 2007  – the power of natural resources, benjamin block (us), gustav borgefalk (se), kevin chua (ph), 2006  – inspiring europe, maximilian freier (de), chen yesh (sg), elidor mëhilli (al), william english (us), 2005  – liberty, trust and responsibility, christian h. harding (de), luana badiu (ro), norbert jungmichel (de), fabien curto millet (es /fr), 2004  – the challenges to growth and prosperity, ravi rauniyar (np), peter g. kirchschläger (at / ch), xin dong (cn), 2003 – seeking responses in times of uncertainty, stefanie klein (de), rosita shivacheva (bg), 2002 – pushing limits – questioning goals, constantine (dino) asproloupos (ca / gr), manita jitngarmkusol (th), 2001 – new balance of power, marion mühlberger (at), uwe seibel (de), moses ekra (ci / ca), gerald tan (my), 2000 – time, martin von brocke (de), pei-fu hsieh (tw), tzvetelina tzvetkova (bg), 1999 – new markets, new technologies, new skills, peter doralt (fr), valérie feldmann (de), rajen makhijani (in).

“Partaking in the competition was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only was I able to come to St. Gallen and meet incredible young entrepreneurs and leaders who I’m still in contact with, but it provided me the opportunity to develop and share ideas with key decision-makers. The main idea I submitted was for a new way to finance retraining and healthcare at no cost to individuals or governments. Given the COVID- 19 pandemic, this idea is needed now more than ever, so I’m currently implementing the idea through a new organization I’ve established called FORTE ( Financing Of Return To Employment ).” NAT WARE , Founder & CEO of FORTE, Leader of Tomorrow at the 47th and 48th St. Gallen Symposium

High School International Economics Essay Competition (HIEEC)

HIEEC provides students the opportunity to demonstrate an accomplished level of writing and understanding of economic theory. Through the contest, students hone their academic and professional skills and exhibit their knowledge. 

The 2023-2024 Harvard International Economics Essay Contest is sponsored by the Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association (HUEA). This essay competition is open to high school students of any year and is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate an accomplished level of writing and understanding of economic theory.

The top three winning essays will be published (with the author’s permission) on our website. A finalists list of the top submissions will be published online and adjudicated by a real-world economist. A list of names that will receive the "Highly Commended" distinction will also be published online​. The judges' decisions are final.

Entrants must choose one of the four prompts and write a response to it with a strict limit of 1500 words. Submission must be via the HUEA website and entrants are limited to submitting one essay with only the first submission being considered.

Each essay submission will have a $20 reading fee which should be paid upon submission of the essay. If this fee will impose a significant financial burden on your family, please email us. The deadline for submitting the essay is 11:59pm EST January 5th, 2025. ​​

The essays will be judged by the board of the HUEA, with the top 10 submissions being adjudicated by a Economics Professor at Harvard.

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Only your first submission will be accepted. Any further submissions will not be read.

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Deadline: 15-Jun-23

Applications are now open for the 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development.

It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of them can make a difference in the world. This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development : Towards achieving the SDGs (ESD for 2030).

The Contest is Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation Under the auspices of The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, Japan Private High School Federation Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc. Supported by Seiko Group Corporation, Plus Corporation.

Theme: “Youth Creating a Peaceful Future” What does a peaceful world look like to you? How can young people work together, using creative ideas and approaches to realize a peaceful future? Please share your specific ideas.

Award Details

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• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift – 5 entrants
• Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift – 25 entrants
• 1st to 3rd prize winners will be invited to the Winners Gathering to be held online.
• Additional awards (Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.
• All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2023 on the Goi Peace Foundation website.
• Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2023.
• They are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

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• Children (ages up to 14)
• Youth (ages 15 – 25)
• There are no particular rules regarding formatting (font style, size, line space, etc.). However, essays must be submitted in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format.
• *Your name and essay title are not included in the word count limit.
• Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group by creating an ‘account for school/organization entrant’.
• *Only one entry per person is accepted.
• *They are unable to confirm receipt of essays
• Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
• By submitting your essay, you give permission to the organizer to publish it in any medium. Ownership of the essay remains with the entrant.

For more information, visit Goi Peace Foundation .

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Since 1883, we have delivered The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, the world's oldest international schools' writing competition. Today, we work to expand its reach, providing life-changing opportunities for young people around the world.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is now closed for entries.  Find out more about this year’s theme  'Our Common Wealth'.

140 years of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. 

ABOUT THE COMPETITION 

An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues and have their hard work and achievement celebrated internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Competition. Before contacting us please read these.

MEET THE WINNERS 

In 2023 we were delighted to receive a record-breaking 34,924 entries, with winners from India and Malaysia. Read their winning pieces as well as those from previous years.

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7 Essay Writing Contests to Look Out For in 2023

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Essay contests are not only a great way to exercise your essay-writing skills but also an awesome way to win cash prizes, scholarships, and internship or program opportunities. They also look wonderful on college applications as awards and achievements.

In this article, you’ll learn about 7 essay writing contests to enter in 2023. Watch the video below, or keep reading to learn more.

1. Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest 

Deadline: Now–April 30, 3023

Who may enter:

This is an international contest for people of all ages (except for residents of Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus due to US government restrictions).

Contest description:

●  The contest is organized by Winning Writers, located in MA, USA.

●  They accept stories and essays on any theme, up to 6,000 words each. This contest defines a story as any short work of fiction and an essay as any short work of nonfiction.

●  Your stories and essays must be submitted in English.

●  You may submit published or unpublished work.

Entry fee: USD 22 per entry

●  Story: First Prize is USD 3,000.

●  Essay: First Prize is USD 3,000.

●  10 Honorable Mentions will receive USD 300 each (any category).

●  The top 12 entries will be published online.

Official website

Please visit the competition’s official website for more information on judges and submissions.

2. 2023 Calibre Essay Prize 

Deadline: Now–January 15, 2023, 11:59 pm

Who may enter: All ages and any nationality or residency are accepted.

●  This contest is hosted by the Australian Book Review.

●  Your essay must be between 2,000 and 5,000 words.

●  You may submit nonfiction essays of all kinds, e.g., personal, political, literary, or speculative.

●  You may enter multiple essays but will need to pay separate fees for each one.

●  Your essay must be unpublished.

Entry fee: AU 30 for non-members

Prize: AU 7,500

Official website:

For more information on this contest, please visit its official website.

3. John Locke Institute Essay Competition 

Deadline: June 30, 2023

●  Students from any country.

●  Students aged 15 to 18 years by the competition deadline.

●  Students aged 14 years or younger by the competition deadline are eligible for the Junior prize.

●  The contest is organized by the John Locke Institute.

●  Your essay cannot exceed 2,000 words.

●  There are seven subjects or categories for essay submissions: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law.

Entry fee: Free to enter

●  The best overall essay winner receives an honorary John Locke Fellowship, which comes with a USD 10,000 scholarship to attend one or more summer schools or gap year courses.

●  There is also a prize for the best essay in each category. The prize for each winner of a subject category and the Junior category is a scholarship worth USD 2,000 toward the cost of a summer program.

●  All winning essays will be published on the Institute’s website.

For more information about this competition and the John Locke Institute, please visit the official website . Also, be sure to check out our article on all you need to know about this contest.

4. The American Foreign Service Association 2023 Essay Competition 

Deadline: April 3, 2023

●  Students in grades 9–12 in any of the 50 states, DC, the US territories, or if they are US citizens or lawful permanent residents attending high school overseas.

●  Students attending a public, private, or parochial school.

●  Home-schooled students.

●  Your essay should be 1,000–1,500 words.

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●  You will select a country or region in which the United States Foreign Service has been involved at any point since 1924 and describe how the Foreign Service was successful or unsuccessful in advancing American foreign policy goals – including promoting peace – in this country or region and propose ways in which it might continue to improve those goals in the coming years.

●  Your essay should follow MLA guidelines.

●  Your essay should use a variety of sources.

●  The first-place winner receives USD 2,500, a paid trip to the nation’s capital from anywhere in the U.S. for the winner and their parents, and an all-expense-paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.

●  The runner-up receives USD 1,250 and full tuition to attend a summer session of the National Student Leadership Conference’s International Diplomacy program.

Please visit the American Foreign Service website for more information.

5. The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) 2023 Essay Contest 

Deadline: Mid-February 2023–June 1, 2023

Who may enter: High school (including homeschooled), college, and graduate students worldwide.

●  The 2023 essay contest topic is marriages and proposals.

●  High school students may focus on Pride and Prejudice only or bring in other Austen works.

●  Undergraduate and graduate students should discuss at least two Austen novels of their choice.

●  Your essay must be in MLA format and 6 to 8 pages (not including your Works Cited page).

●  Your essay must be written in English.

●  First place wins a USD 1,000 scholarship.

●  Second place wins a USD 500 scholarship.

●  Third place wins a USD 250 scholarship.

●  Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit JASNA’s official website .

6. 2023 Writing Contest: Better Great Achievements by EngineerGirl

Deadline: February 1, 2023

●  Students in Grades 3–12. If international or homeschooled, please select your grade level based on if you were attending a public school in the U.S.

●  This contest is organized by EngineerGirl.

●  Students should write a piece that shows how female or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s great achievements.

●  You should choose one of the 20 Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century as a topic and explore the technologies developed in the last century and the new ones being developed today. Make sure to follow the specific guidelines for your grade level.

●  Essays should be 650–750 words based on your grade level.

●  Please visit the contest’s website to see specific requirements based on your grade.

Winners in each grade category will receive the prizes listed below:

●  First-place winners will be awarded USD 500.

●  Second-place entries will be awarded USD 250 .

●  Third-place entries will be awarded USD 100 .

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit the official website .

7. World Historian Student Essay Competition

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Who may enter: Students enrolled in Grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools and home-study programs worldwide.

●  Your essay must address the following issue: In what way has the study of world history affected my understanding of the world in which I live?

●  Your essay should be 1,000 words.

Prizes: USD 500

For more information and submission requirements, please visit the contest’s official website.

Essay contests are a great way to expand your writing skills, discuss a topic that is important to you, and earn prize money and opportunities that will be great for you in the long term. Check out our articles on writing thesis statements, essay organization, and argumentative writing strategies to ensure you take first place every time.

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The IAEA’s essay competition for young adults around the world is based on the IAEA’s slogan – Atoms for Peace and Development. The competition is designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary of US President Dwight D Eisenhower’s ‘Atoms for Peace’ speech delivered on 8 December 1953 to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the IAEA in 1957. The winning essay will posit ways the IAEA and the international community can address today’s biggest challenges within the mission of “Atoms for Peace and Development”.

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Anyone between 18 and 24 years of age, as of 23 October 2023, is eligible.

The competition is free to enter, and contestants are limited to one entry. Here are the terms and conditions of the competition.

How can I enter the competition?

Essays can be submitted on this page from Tuesday, 20 September 2023. The deadline is 23:59 CET, Monday, 23 October 2023.

Essays must be original and a maximum of 4000 characters. Please read the terms and conditions for further requirements.

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The winning essay will be announced on the anniversary of the speech on 8 December 2023. The winner of the competition will be invited to Vienna. 

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The 2023 Harvard International Economics Essay Contest is sponsored by the Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association (HUEA) in conjunction with the Harvard College Economics Review (HCER). This essay competition is open to high school students of any year and is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate an accomplished level of writing and understanding of economic theory. Through the contest, student competitors hone their academic and professional skills and exhibit their knowledge to future employers and academic programs.  Competitors must construct a convincing argument using economic theory and real-world examples.  Winning essays will be published in the Harvard Economics Review and will be available for the greater Harvard community to read. Essays should focus on argumentation supported with facts and references, although data-based support is also welcome.

Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 for Young Writers from Commonwealth Nations. (Funded Trip to London)

Application Deadline: 30 June 2023.

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 recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme , Commonwealth Heads of Government declared 2023 a year dedicated to youth-led action for sustainable and inclusive development and called on a renewal and strengthening of our commitment to youth engagement and empowerment.

Of the Commonwealth’s population of almost 2.5 billion people, 60% are under the age of 30. This young demographic represents a dynamic ‘youth force for change’, made up of exceptional young people who are increasingly involved in advocacy, decision-making and action. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world

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 favourite young hero and write to them about why you admire them.
• What is your youthful superpower, and how can it make a positive difference to the world?
• You have been stranded on a planet where everyone is 18 or under. Journal your experience.
• Why does your voice matter?
• The top two winners from each category will be awarded with a to London AWARDS trip
• All successful entries will receive for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special palace.
• All successful entries will receive Certificate of Participation and a number of entrants will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for excellence in writing.

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This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

* This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs (ESD for 2030).

Theme “Youth Creating a Peaceful Future”

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$740 as of Feb. 2023) and gift … 1 entrant
• 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$370 as of Feb. 2023) and gift … 3 entrants
• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
• Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants
• 1st to 3rd prize winners will be invited to the Winners Gathering to be held online.

* Additional awards (Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable. * All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2023 (Japan time) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2023. * They are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

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Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2023) in one of the following age categories:

• Children (ages up to 14)
• Youth (ages 15 – 25)

Application Process

• Entries must be submitted online.
• To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page, and follow the required steps.
• Entries submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2023

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2024 International Education Week Essay Contest

2024 theme: "local to global: celebrating international education at emory"  , for a pdf version of the essay contest flyer, click here ..

Emory University is proud of its diverse and inclusive community, where local perspectives and global insights come together to create a rich educational experience.

Reflecting on the theme "Local to Global: Celebrating International Education at Emory,"  you are invited to write an essay that speaks to the importance that global experiences, people, or perspectives have made on your Emory experience: whether in Atlanta, on an Emory-affiliated experience around the world, or coming to study at Emory from another country.

You may choose (but are not required) to respond to one or more of the questions below.  

• Describe a specific experience during your time at Emory that highlights the impact of international/global education on your personal and academic growth. How did this experience shape your understanding of global issues and cultural diversity?  
• How have you contributed to the diversity of perspectives at Emory through your involvement, identity, and leadership?    
• Describe how you have navigated your cultural identity at Emory.   

Your essay should be between 500 to 750 words and adhere to the contest guidelines. We encourage you to draw upon your identity, personal anecdotes, specific examples, lived experiences, and thoughtful analysis to craft a compelling and insightful essay.

Essay Contest Guidelines:  

• Eligibility: This contest is open to any currently enrolled Emory students (graduate and undergraduate)
• Word Count : 500-750 words  
• Format : Typed, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, in Microsoft Word or an editable document.
• Must be written in English.
• Include a title and a cover sheet with the author's name and contact information
• No identifying information should be within the essay itself.  
• Only one essay may be submitted per person.  
• All aspects of the Emory Honor Code will be enforced, citing any references or copyright materials where relevant.  
• AI Tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Grammarly) can be used to edit a draft, but not to formulate ideas or write an initial draft. If used, AI tools must be credited at the conclusion of the essay.  
• Submission : Submit your essay via the submission form by clicking on the button below  by 11:59 EST on October 6th , 2024.
• Contest Rules: You must read the following rules of the contest to enter. By submitting an essay, you agree to the aforementioned rules.
• Evaluation Criteria : Essays will be judged based on critical engagement with the essay themes, creativity, organization and structure, and adherence to the rules of the essay contest.
• Winners : The review committee will select first place and runner-up graduate student essays well as as first place and runner-up undergraduate student essays. First place essays will receive  $500, and runners-up will receive $250.

Ready to submit your essay? Click the button below: 

Questions : Please reach out to Charlie Hammons ([email protected]) , International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Senior Associate Director, via email .   

Good luck, and we look forward to reading your essays!  

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DEADLINE PASSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRIES! The selection process is now underway. All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2024 (Japan time) on the Goi Peace Foundation website.

Before you register, please read the contest guidelines carefully.

CONTEST GUIDELINES

When do I register?

• You can submit your essay whenever you are ready.
• Since entries tend to concentrate on the deadline date, we recommend you submit your essay earlier to avoid difficulties in accessing the registration page.

How do I submit my essay?

• Before you register, please read the contest guidelines and FAQs carefully.
• Create your essay file in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format. Your essay file size must be 2MB or less. Your essay must be typed, with your name, email address and essay title included at the top of the first page.
• Go to either “Individual” or “School/Organization” Entrant Registration page.
• After entering all required information, click “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the page to create an account.
• When your account is successfully created, you will be automatically logged in to “My Account”.
• For “INDIVIDUAL”: In “My Account”, click “Register Essay” on the side menu, attach your essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT”. Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your certificate from the “Download Certificate”.
• For “SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION”: In “My Account”, click “Add/Delete Student” on the side menu, register one student per row, attach each essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT.” Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your students’ certificates from the “Student List” and your certificate from the “Teacher‘s Certificate of Participation” on the side menu.
• If you leave “My Account” page, you can log in again with your email address and password from “Entrant login” on the top menu.
• Please note that you can only create one account with one email address.

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The Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest for Young People

INTERNATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION

NEWS FLASH!

2023/24 Essay Competition

Results Announcement!

This year’s International Essay Competition saw over 1000 entries from as many as 50 different countries around the world. The judging panel have thoroughly enjoyed reading your responses to the wide range of engaging and challenging questions on offer in each category. The team at Avernus Education have found it an extremely rewarding process to discuss your ideas and essays with so many of you during the writing process, and undoubtedly it has allowed participants to further their academic passion and explore a subject beyond the classroom.

Thank you to each and every one of you who submitted an essay this year, and you should all be congratulated for your efforts. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did! As ever, competition for the prizes was fierce, and the judges have had a tough time deliberating over the many excellent entries.

Well done to all Prize Winners and special congratulations to those who achieved an honorary scholarship award. Thank you to all participants for making the competition this year such a success!

Category Winners: Honorary Scholars

We are delighted to announce the following Category Winners. These individuals will receive an incredible 100% Honorary Scholarship Award to attend our Oxford University Summer Programme in August. 

Category Winners

Uijin Lee , The British School of Kuwait, Kuwait

PSYCHOLOGY 

Seonyeong Park , Cheongna Dalton School, Republic of Korea

ECONOMICS 

Rhea Varma , The International School Bangalore, India   

ENGINEERING

Yui Sasaki , Cosmopolitan School, Poland  

Jake Mee , Latymer Upper School, England

HISTORY & POLITICS 

Amari Leiva-Urzua , Mount St Benedict College, Australia

*All above winners will be contacted via email to confirm their awards.

Shortlisted Entries

Congratulations also go to following outstanding Shortlisted Entries who will receive partial scholarships to our Oxford University programme or credits for exclusive online courses.

Aiden Chee , St Joseph's Institution, Singapore

Anahit Davtyan , Bootham School, England

Annie Spicer-Jones, Kesteven Grantham Girls Grammar School, England

Arjun Kunjoor , Manchester Grammar School For Boys, England

Dorothy Chan , St. Paul's Convent School, Hong Kong

Dorothy Wong , ESF Renaissance College, Hong Kong

Emmanuel Osibona , Watford Grammar, England

Georgia Scholz , The Scots School Albury, Australia

Hayden Chow , Harrow International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hietsoi Yana , USM, Ukraine

Kevin Hiraok , Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, USA

Lê Viết Bách , Dewey School Tay Ho Tay, Vietnam

Pawan Pokhrel , Motherland Secondary School, Nepal

Shayden Sam , King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, England

Shira Brownstein , Hila Program, Israel

Sofiya Kenzina , British School of Barcelona, Spain

Tanish Barasia , Gems Wellington International, United Arab Emirates

Tina Momtahan , King Edward VI High School for Girls, England

Tsz Tung Wong , Bromsgrove School, England

Yeondoo Lee , Henry M. Gunn High School, USA

All above winners will be contacted via email to confirm their awards.

Find out more about our Oxford University Summer Programme

Avernus Education is not affiliated to the University of Oxford, nor their constituent colleges

HIR Academic Writing Contest Spring 2023 Medal Winners

The Harvard International Review is a quarterly magazine offering insight on international affairs from the perspectives of scholars, leaders, and policymakers. Since our founding in 1979, we've set out to bridge the worlds of academia and policy through outstanding writing and editorial selection.

The quality of our content is unparalleled. Each issue of the Harvard International Review includes exclusive interviews and editorials by leading international figures along with expert staff analysis of critical international issues. We have featured commentary by 43 Presidents and Prime Ministers, 4 Secretaries-General, 4 Nobel Economics Prize laureates, and 7 Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

Inspired by our growing high school readership around the world, we created the Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest to encourage and highlight outstanding high school writing on topics related to international affairs.

Congratulations to all Spring 2023 medal winners on the quality of your submissions!

Gold Medal Jinrong Li. Hefei Thomas School. “Mexico's Dilemma: An Arduous Juggle Between Nano-Competitiveness and Nanosafety” Mucheng An. Beijing International Bilingual Academy. “AI Art: Navigating Challenges, Inequities, and the Future of Creativity” Yining Wang. Mercersburg Academy. “Young Talent Displacement in the Shrinking Handicraft Industry” Ye Wang. Shanghai Southwest Weiyu Middle School. “Robotics in South Africa: Striking a Balance Between Progress and Societal Impact” Wan Yui Huang. Shenzhen College of International Education. “Reframing Realities: Revolutionizing Education with Online Learning Technology for Afghan Women” Yiwen Xu. Keystone Academy. “Death from Above: The Use of Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War" Zuyuan Xie. Ningbo No.7 Middle School. “Fallout of the US-China technology competition for South Korea and Japan’s semiconductor industry” Zhangkairui Xie. Alcanta International College. “Regenerative Agroforestry: An Ancient Solution to Modern Problems” Ziqi Gu. Hangzhou Foreign Languages School. “The Limits of Carbon Neutrality: Reassessing Current ClimateGU, Ziqi.pdf Solutions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” Anzhu Wang. Shenzhen College of International Education. “ Amid the Global Scramble for “Green Energy,” Can the Amazon Rainforest Survive?” Haolin Duan. Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. “CBP One: The Future of Migration at the US-Mexico Border is Being Shaped by a Mobile App” Chengyi Jin. Basis International Parklane Harbour.“ The Mega Dams of Laos: Measuring the Price of Progress in One of Asia's Poorest Countries” Silver Medal Yankang Su. Xi'an Gaoxin No.1 High School. “The Indispensable African Pieces in the AI Jigsaw Puzzle: Africa's Race to Catch Up to AI” Chenrui Zhang. High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. “The Dark Side of Wet Wipes: The World’s Need for Standardization and Regulation of the “Flushables” Xinlei Bi. Acabridge Academy. “Technology Development: A Double-edged Sword for Vietnam” Sophia Wang. Chinese International School. “A Technological Revolution or a Temporary Solution? The Promise and Potential Pitfalls of AI-Powered Education in Refugee Camps” Yunya Lin. International School of Nanshan Shenzhen. Xingyao Wu. United World College Changshu China. “OilGPT? Big Oil Takes a Big Bet on AI Technology” Iris Hur. Bergen County Academies. “Seeing Things We Never Imagined: Empowering Girls in Sierra Leone Through Radio” Qingxi Gan. BASIS International School Shenzhen. “From Pixels to Powder: How Technology Fuels the Global Drug Epidemic” Renjian He. Shenzhen College of International Education. “The Ayatollah is Watching: Iran Turns to AI to Enforce Its Morality Laws” Edward Gao. West Point Grey Academy. “PFAS: Forgotten but Forever”

Qiaoyi Xu. Shanghai American School. “The Application of Blockchain Technology to Seed Intellectual Property Protection” Anda Lu. Singapore American School. “The Remarkable Journey of Israel's Startup Nation and the Challenges Ahead” Yinger Zhang. Shenzhen College of International Education. “All Eyes on Tokyo: Why Japan’s Military Modernization is a Game Changer” Ava Mckee. White Oaks Secondary School. “Revolutionizing Agriculture: Equipping Farmers for the Climate Change Challenge” Qiyan Su. Culver Academies. “Social Media: New Battlefield against Sexual Harassment in China” Zheng Zherui. High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. “Leveraging "Internet Plus" to Drive China's Circular Economy” Zeyu Zhao. Shanghai Pinghe School. “The NPT as a Way to Regulate Military-Based Generative AI” Nick Shi. Chinese International School. “From Bytes to Battlegrounds: The Geopolitical Battle for AI Ascendancy between China and the United States” Hiu Hong Zhang. St Swithun's School. “Beyond Science Fiction: The Genomic Revolution Technology That Will Shape Our Future” Logan Ye. John L. Miller Great Neck North High School. “A Modern Panopticon: The AI Revolution in Policing” Haasini Kellampalli. Manthan School. “Digitizing Contraceptive Supply Chains: Empowering Women and Saving Lives Across the Developing World” Justin Wang. Alhambra High School. “Plastic-Degrading Enzymes: A Solution to Beat Pollution” Hitishaa Goyal. Neerja Modi School. “Online Exploitation: How the Internet Fuels the Surge of Human Trafficking” Ruojian Zhang. Ready Global Academy. “Chengdu’s Foreign Investment Attraction: A Farce Unmasked by City Rankings” Junjie Zhang. BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour. “Striving for Solar Power Technologies: India's Key to Curbing Climate Change” Yulin Lu. Wellington College China Huili School Shanghai. “Fashion and its Impacts on Environment: How Technology Helps Reduce Harms”

Annabelle Yao. The Lawrenceville School. “The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Generated Contents and The Advent of a New Era” Yuetian Wu. Hangzhou Foreign Language School. “Cobalt Mining: the Human Cost Behind the World’s Green Energy Advancement” Yicheng Tang. Huili School Shanghai.“Simplistic Sustainability: Is the Electric Vehicle Industry Purely “Green?””

Bronze Medal Jingran Guo. Shanghai Pinghe School. “Fair Play in the Age of AI: Examining Regulatory and Technical Solutions to Algorithm Bias” Ethan Zhou. The Bromfield School. “Kazakhstan's Rise: A Balancer in Europe and China's Energy Mix” Xiaorui Xiong. Shenzhen Middle School. “The Invisible Abyss: The Digital Divide in Education” Maolun Shu. Veritas Collegiate Academy. “The New Digital Divide: Unveiling AI's Unequal Impact” Lydia Yu. Hangzhou International School. “Navigating the Bioethical Labyrinth of Genome Editing: Harmonizing Safety, Equity, and the Ethical Terrain of Technological Advancements” Yuran Li. Guangdong Experimental High School. “Whether it is a new emotional helper: Using online platforms to audit students’ mood in Denmark” Raymond He. Concord Academy. “The AI Arms Race” Jihwan Lee. Korea International School (Jeju Campus). “The Not-So-Sunny Side Of Solar Geoengineering” JinWoo Chun. Pomfret School. “Science and Politics: International Relations Over the Discharge of Radioactive Water of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant” Nathan He. Ocean Lakes High School. “A New Frontier: How Quantum Technology Reshapes Global Cybersecurity Landscape” Yuk Kit Donald, Yan. Sendelta International Academy. “FarmGPT: The coming revolution in food security” Huatong Lai. Flint Hill School. “Dystopia: AI intrusion in global education”

Zhao Ze Charlie Wang. Harrow International School Hong Kong. “A Tech Revolution in Agriculture: Sustainable Farms in the 21st Century” Shaohang Tong. Auckland Grammar School. “When Two Superpowers Fight, Where Does the Third Stand? Counting the Challenges Confronting the European Union Amid the US-China War on Technology and Its Pragmatic Response” Zixin Hao. Pinehurst School. “Synthetic Biology: Can Revolutionizing Genetic Engineering Solve the Increasing Starvation in India?” Mohan Wu. Beijing National Day School. “Unleashing the Potential of Chatbots in Education: Benefits and Roadblocks” Ming Yuan. Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School. “Unseen Crisis: Environmental Hazards of Space Debris” Xin Zeng. YK Pao School. “The Impact of Organoid Intelligence on Cybersecurity through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence” Ziang Huang. Shenzhen College of International Education. “A Fragile Veneer of Democracy: Post-Colonial Africa’s Unending Struggle for True Freedom” Jasmine Wu. Guangdong Country Garden School. “3D Printing & the Circular Economy” Pinqi Jiao. The Masters School. “The Dangers of Virtual Time Traveling: How AI is Threatening the Credibility of Photojournalism” Yeju Seol. Cheongshim International Academy. “Africa: The Future Hub for Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology?” Jiayuan Yan. Beijing No.80 High School. “The Commercial Empire Leading our Time: Nvidia's Dominance in Artificial Intelligence” Panwei Chang. Zhengzhou Foreign Language School New Fengyang Campus. “Is ChatGPT the Last Straw That Crushes the Humanities Education?” Valentina Xie. International School of Florence. “Global Corporate Greed: Tax Dodging and its Hidden Costs on Global Poverty” Xinyan Li. Shanghai Weiyu High School. “The First Octopus Farm: A Debate about Animal Sentience at the Dinner Table” Bangkai Xiong. Shenzhen Middle School. “Agriculture in Timor-Leste: The History and Possibilities of a Country Made Mindful” Yifan Jia. Appleby College. “Rethinking the Past and Future: Indigenous Technology in an Ever-Changing World" Anne Zhong. The Bishop Strachan School. “Space Debris: The Underestimated Gravity of Space Junk” Seojin Lee. Seoul Global High School. “Harnessing Innovation: Solving World Hunger with Technology” Bu Quan. Shenzhen Middle School. “Space Debris: A Cause of Concern in Need of Immediate Remedies” Yizhen Sun. United World College of Changshu, China. “Sowing the Seeds of Change: Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Agro-technology” Yue Fan Chen. Hangzhou International School. “Metamorphosing Education: Pioneering Technological Advancements as the Propeller of Progress in South Sudan” Joohyun Hong. Seoul Scholars International. “The Role of Technological Advancements in Reducing Unemployment” Wenyue Zhu. Kings College School. “The Grid of The Future: HVDC Technology and the Green Energy Transition” Ruosia Lu. Shanghai SMIC Private School. “The Lunar New World: Possibilities and Perils” Zuen Huang. Shanghai Experimental Foreign Language School. “Lending a Helping Hand: How Technology Start-ups Solve the Prosthetics Issue in India” Emily Pan. Concordia International School Shanghai. “Birds of a Feather: How Foreign Ties Crippled the Success of Tik Tok and Facebook in the United States” Yue Huang. Kingswood Oxford School. “Special Needs Education for the Mentally Disabled in China: A Hidden Story” Jiaxuan Cai. Basis International Park Lane Harbor. “Why AI is the Next Women's Rights Issue” Qianyan Xiao. Rugby School. “Behind States Banning Wechat: Innovation, Surveillance, and Personal Privacy in the Digital Age” Wutong Wei. The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. “The Frenzy of AI Chatbot: A New Threat to Democracy Education” Jianwei Man. Shenzhen College of International Education. “Why Contraceptives are the Key to a Prosperous Africa?” Donghyun Kang. Portsmouth Abbey. “Climate Change and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Africa”

Qingren Kong. YK PAO School. “Made of 0s and 1s: Why We Should Accept AI-Created Artwork” Yiru Lucy Wang. Portsmouth Abbey School. “Where Everything Begins: How Technology Uncovers the Truth about Our Supply Chains” Chang Ni. Shanghai Jianping Educational Center of International Curriculum. “Technological Advances: Catalysts for Workplace Surveillance” Zihan Zeng. Hangzhou Greentown Yuhua School. “Invasive Digital Species: Sino-US Competition in Africa” Yimeng Xu. Vanke Meisha Academy. “A Look Into Chile’s Plan to Nationalize Its Lithium Industry” Qianzhi Luo. Hangzhou No.14 High School. “AI, Rights and Open Politics” Yunan Bai. Beijing 101 High School International Department. “Farm to Table in the Digital Era” Jiatong Chen. Shenzhen College of International Education. “An Uneven Transition: Unequal Access to Transgender Medicine Worldwide” Zihan Li. Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School. “The Undervalued Prospect of AI” Weicheng Xu. Shanghai Yichuan High School. “From the Earth to the Mars: Will SpaceX Enable Humans to Take Interstellar Trips in the Future” Xiner Chen. Shanghai WeiYu International School. “Sleeping Our Way to a Better Future” Xige Hao. The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. “Share the Green: US Trying to Break China’s Dominance in Critical Minerals and Electric Vehicles” Yufei Chen. Beijing 101 Middle School. “Flatter is the World, More Curved is the Space: Weaving a Safety Net for a World Distorted by Technological Advancement”

The Goi Peace Foundation

2023 international essay contest for young people – winners announced.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People. From among 20,674 entries from 168 countries, the following winners were selected. We take this opportunity to thank all of you who participated in the contest!

https://www.goipeace.or.jp/work/essay-contest/