Participate in the Oxford Scholastica Essay Competition 2025 which is being organised by the Oxford Scholastica Academy. Submit by May 11!
At the Oxford Scholastica Academy, we’re passionate about giving you the edge to succeed, find your purpose and make a difference in the world.
We’re optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead and about the potential of young people to make the most of them (you can read more about our Worldview below).
The Oxford Scholastica Academy Essay Competition gives you the chance to think about the future, challenge yourself beyond the school curriculum and consider your subject through a wider lens.
All shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend one of our Online Conferences free of charge, and there are a variety of prestigious prizes for the winners.
We look forward to reading your submission!
Entries for Spring 2025 are open now. See below to enter.
The only eligibility criteria is that you must be aged between 15-18 years old. You don’t need to have previously joined an Oxford Scholastica programme in order to take part.
Please note, to be eligible for any of the free places we offer as prizes, winners must be between the ages of 15-18 at the beginning of the course or internship.
The 2025 subject categories are:
There are three parts to the essay:
We’ll be assessing essays on the following criteria:
Prizes include:
Interested participants can register through this link.
The deadline for this year’s essay competition is 11th May 2025, 9pm BST. If you submit after this deadline, we’re unable to consider your entry.
