Since its founding in 1883, the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 has been the oldest international writing competition for schools worldwide. Thousands of young people participate annually, making it a significant platform for elevating student voices, recognizing accomplishments, and developing critical writing skills.
About The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC)
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: March 23, 2024
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
- Category: Contest
- Oppotunity Locations: United Kingdom
The subject for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth,” and it will be held in Samoa in October 2024.
Small Island Developing States (SIDAs), like Samoa, make up over half of the Commonwealth nations and are disproportionately impacted by climate change. In addition, communities around the Commonwealth are dealing with a number of issues, such as peace, security, and economic progress. More than ever, building robust and resilient societies is essential.
In the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024, participants are asked to think on how they overcome hardship and how culture and society may support resiliency and hope in a world where there are an increasing number of global issues.
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Benefits of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC)
- The top two winners in each category will get a trip to London for a week filled with cultural and educational activities, culminating in an exclusive awards ceremony held at a royal palace.
- A Certificate of Participation will be sent to all accepted entries, and certain participants will get Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for their exceptional writing.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) Requirements
Senior Category (Born between May 16, 2005, and May 15, 2010; ages 14 to 18)
- “It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”— Queen Elizabeth II, who passed just recently. What little actions can you do to address the climate crisis?
- Write a speech outlining the most difficult problem you believe the world is now experiencing and how you believe Commonwealth ideals can help address it.
- “Aiga,” or “family” values, which include selflessness, hospitality, cooperation, respect, and dignity, are at the core of the Samoan way of life. What fundamental principles and concepts from your culture may be applied to strengthen community and cooperation throughout the Commonwealth?
- The London Declaration of the Commonwealth set out to pursue progress, liberty, and peace. Compose a letter outlining how you plan to accomplish those goals to your Prime Minister or President.
Junior Category (Under 14 years old, born on or after May 16, 2010)
- What new behavior may you take up to help create a more environmentally friendly Commonwealth?
- Write a letter to a grandparent discussing optimism and resiliency. In addition to learning from the elder generation, what can you impart to them?
- You learn that you can communicate with sea life while helping to clean up the beach. What do you reply in response to what they say?
- You are studying abroad in a Commonwealth nation that is distinct from your own. With whom do you establish friendships at your age? (Take into account cultural contrasts and commonalities that might bring you together).
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
15 April, 2024
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