Submissions are invited for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024. The last date of submission is May 15, 2024.
About the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary network of 56 countries, based on a shared English language and the key values of democracy, equality, tolerance, human rights and the rule of law.
Nearly half of Commonwealth countries are Small Island Developing States like Samoa that are disproportionately affected by climate change. Communities across the Commonwealth are also facing a range of challenges, including economic growth, peace and security. Creating strong and resilient societies is now more important than ever.
Competition Details
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition. 2024 marks 75 years of the Commonwealth. 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.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 asks entrants to consider how they deal with adversity, and how community and culture can be used to encourage resilience and hope in a world with a growing number of global issues.
Theme
The theme for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will take place in Samoa in October 2024, is ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’.
Categories
- Senior Category: Born between 16 May 2005 and 15 May 2010 (14-18 years of age).
- Junior Category: Born on or after 16 May 2010 (under 14 years of age).
Prizes
The top two winners from each category will be awarded with a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events, culminating in a special Awards Ceremony at a royal palace.
All successful entries will receive a Certificate of Participation and a number of entrants will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for excellence in writing.
How to Submit?
Interested students can submit online via this link.
Submission Deadline
The last date of submission is May 15, 2024.
Contact
Email: communications[at]royalcwsociety[dot]org
