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The Annual Monetary Policy Competition

The monetary policy essay prize 2023-4..

By the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Institute of International Monetary Research, and the Vinson Centre

What causes high inflation, and is the Bank of England responsible for the current inflation episode? If so, how would you make it more accountable?

The Submission and Style Requirements

Entries should be no longer than 2,500 words long. Entries should include a bibliography and Harvard style referencing. References will count towards the word total, but the bibliography will not. The text should be double spaced, on A4 pages, in Arial size 12 font.

How to Enter

This year, the Monetary Policy Essay Prize will be divided into two separate competitions, the first for sixth formers , the second for  undergraduates .

The competitions are  free  to enter, and open to both  UK and non-UK  residents. However, all entrants  must  be able to attend the semi-finals and final in person in order to compete.

All entries should be submitted and in the inbox by  23.59.59  on  Friday 26th January 2024 . They should be submitted  in PDF form  to  [email protected]

• Entrant name and contact details should be clear in the subject of the email but not on the essay attachment itself (it is important you  do not  include your name or contact details within the attachment).
• In the email text, please include whether you are applying for the sixth form or undergraduate competition, as well as your institution name.

The entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and the top entries will be invited to semi-finals at the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham in February 2024. The top participants from the semi-finals will then be invited to the final at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London in March 2024.

For Sixth Form competition, £1,000 will be awarded to first prize, and £500 each to two runners up.

For the Undergraduate competition, £2,000 will be awarded to first prize, and £1,000 each to two runners up.

The entries will be judged on the criteria of knowledge and understanding of the economic issues raised by the challenge, use of resources, the quality and clarity of the argument and analysis presented, and the degree of originality and insight displayed. They will not be judged on the basis of adherence to a particular perspective regardless of quality or the other considerations set out.

The purpose of the Institute of International Monetary Research is to demonstrate and bring to public attention the strong relationship between the quantity of money on the one hand, and the levels of national income and expenditure on the other. The Institute – which is associated with the University of Buckingham in England – was set up in 2014, in the aftermath of the Great Financial Crisis (a.k.a., “the Great Recession”) of 2007 – 2009. It is an educational charity.

The IEA is the UK’s original free-market think-tank, founded in 1955. Our mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. As part of this, the IEA runs an extensive student outreach programme including internships, summer schools, seminars and competitions. The IEA is an educational charity (No CC 235 351) and independent research institute limited by guarantee. Ideas and policies produced by the Institute are freely available from our website. The Institute is entirely independent of any political party or group, and is entirely funded by voluntary donations from individuals, companies and foundations.

About the Vinson Centre

The Vinson Centre for the public understanding of economics and entrepreneurship is a space for research and knowledge exchange at the University of Buckingham where individuals and teams come together to pursue exciting projects in novel ways.

2023 Winners

On 22nd March 2023 we ran the final for the fifth year of our Monetary Policy Essay Prize in conjunction with the Institute of International Monetary Research and the Vinson Centre. The competition was won by Rory Middlemiss of Abingdon School. Guari Khanna and David Zhan Zou came in as the two runners up.

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The International Economic Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Stiglitz Essay Prize 2023. This prize is possible thanks to the generous donation that the Economic Society of Australia pledged to the IEA. The 1st Prize in the graduate category was awarded to Can Soylu   (Brown University). The first prize in the undergraduate category was awarded to  Matan Goldman  and  Hila Perl  (Bar-Ilan University) while the 2nd prize was awarded to  Bilal Moin  (Yale University)

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce thethree (3) best papers for the 2024 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 150 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each award-winning paper will receive a $7,000 grant financed by ADB. The prize will be formally awarded at the ADB-IEA award session of the 2024 ADB Annual Meeting in May 2024. To acknowledge research excellence, the announcement also includes honorable mentions of seven (7) high-quality papers.

Three Award-Winning Papers:

Building Resilient Education Systems: Evidence from Large-Scale Randomized Trials in Five Countries   by Noam Angrist (University Of Oxford & Youth Impact); Micheal Ainomugisha (Building Tomorrow); Claire Cullen (University Of Oxford & Youth Impact); Rene Marlon Panti (Innovations for Poverty Action);  Shwetlena Sabarwal, (World Bank); Tim Sullivan (NewGlobe); Sai Pramod Bathena (Alokit); Peter Bergman (The University of Texas at Austin); Colin Crossley (Youth Impact); Thato Letsomo (Youth Impact); and Moitshepi Matsheng (Youth Impact)

School Attendance Information or Conditional Cash Transfer? Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment in Rural Bangladesh   by Abu Shonchoy (Florida International University); Tomoki Fujii (Singapore Management University); Christine Ho (Singapore Management University); and Rohan Ray (National University of Singapore)

Public WASH Programs, Long-Run Child Development, and Intergenerational Mobility: New Evidence from Rural China   by Dongqin Wang (The Chinese University of Hong Kong); and Eddy (Weijian) Zou (London School of Economics and Institute for Fiscal Studies)

Honorable Mentions:

Global Gains from a Green Energy Transition: Evidence on Coal-Fired Power and Air Quality Dissatisfaction   by Azhar Hussain (London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)); and Timothy Besley (LSE)

The Double-Edged Sword:  Unintended Consequences of SME Promotion Policy   by Athiphat Muthitacharoen (Chulalongkorn University);  Archawa Paweenawat (Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research (PIER)); and  Krislert Samphantharak (University of California San Diego and PIER)

Access to Information, Technology Adoption and Productivity: Large-Scale Evidence from Agriculture in India   by Apoorv Gupta (Dartmouth College); Jacopo Ponticelli (Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, NBER & CEPR); and Andrea Tesei (Queen Mary University of London, CEPR, CEP (LSE) & CESifo)

Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Welfare and Distributional Impacts of Flood Detention Basins in China   by Yuxiao Hu (LSE); Runhong Ma (LSE); and Yifan Wang (LSE)

Early Childhood Human Capital Formation at Scale   by Saravana Ravindran (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore); Johannes M. Bos (American Institutes for Research (AIR)); Abu S. Shonchoy (Florida International University); Akib Khan (Uppsala University)

Long-term Impacts of Growth and Development Monitoring: Evidence from Routine Health Examinations in Early Childhood   by Meiping (Aggie) Sun (Fordham University); Yinhe Liang, (Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE)); and Xiaobo Peng (CUFE)

The long-term impact of in-utero exposure to natural disasters: Evidence from the 2010 Pakistan flood   by Saqib Hussain (KDI School of Public Policy and Management); Rida Ali Khan (KDI School of Public Policy and Management)

ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award

Call for papers The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2023 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 100 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each award-winning paper will receive a $7,000 grant financed by ADB. The prize will be formally awarded at the ADB-IEA award session of the 2023 ADB Annual Meeting in May 2023. To acknowledge research excellence, the announcement also includes honorable mentions of seven (7) high-quality papers.

ADB-IEA Innovative Research Award

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the   International Economic Association (IEA)   are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2022 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 250 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each award-winning paper will receive a $7,000 grant financed by ADB.

Award session 2022

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IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague

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The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) launches the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague. This IEA initiative is a partnership with author and Wall Street Journalist Lettie Teague, along with Trafalgar Square Books, to offer a unique opportunity for youth members in grades 4-12 to engage in creative writing.

The contest pays tribute to the legacy of Marguerite Henry, encouraging participants to explore various themes related to equestrian life, horse welfare, and historical horse figures as a celebration of Teague’s new biography of Henry.  Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry  will be published by Trafalgar Square Books in the spring of 2024. “IEA riders are exactly the readers for whom Marguerite wrote her books: equestrians dedicated to the love and care of the horse,” says Teague.

A winner will be awarded to both Middle School and Upper School participants, along with Honorable Mentions. Winners of the contest will receive attractive prizes, including cash prizes of $500.00 for Middle School and $1,000.00 for Upper School, an autographed advanced copy of  Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry , and a Breyer Misty Gift Set. Additionally, their essays will be published in the 2024 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals program celebrating their creative efforts.

“Lettie’s support of IEA programming through her Hunt Seat Supplemental Grant, as well as her commitment to young rider development is invaluable,” says Kathryn Dando, IEA Resource Development Director. “IEA is so excited to see our students’ creativity blossom!” The Dear Marguerite National Essay contest aims to inspire a new generation of equestrian writers and enthusiasts.

For more information about the contest and how to participate, visit:  https://conta.cc/3RGDvQL

ABOUT THE INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics by offering a unique draw-based competition format for young riders in grades 4-12, allowing them to compete without owning a horse or riding equipment, providing greater affordability and access to the sport. IEA has over 14,900 members across the United States participating in Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. For more information, visit  www.RideIEA.org

ABOUT LETTIE TEAGUE Lettie Teague has been the wine columnist of  The Wall Street Journal  since 2010. Before joining the Journal, Teague was the executive wine editor and columnist for  Food & Wine  magazine. She is the author of two books,  Wine in Words  and Educating Peter, and co-author and illustrator of Fear of Wine. She has won three James Beard Awards, including the M.F.K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award. More importantly, Teague’s equestrian life began when she was nine, the same year she read her first Marguerite Henry book ( Born to Trot ). Like Henry, she grew up in the Midwest and aspired to be a writer.

  Teague is based in New Jersey, which has one of the highest horse populations in U.S. As Teague notes, it may be called the “Garden State,” but it (really) should be titled “The Horsiest State.”

ABOUT TRAFALGAR SQUARE BOOKS Trafalgar Square Books, and its online bookstore HorseandRiderBooks.com, is a small business based on a farm in rural Vermont. We published our first horse book, Centered Riding by Sally Swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce high-quality equestrian books and videos “for the good of the horse.”

Media Contact: Kimber Whanger Director of Marketing & Communications [email protected]   | 614.542.9415 www.rideiea.org

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First year economics student wins the iea's monetary policy essay prize 2022.

We are very proud to announce that for the second time running, Warwick Economics student is the winner of the Monetary Policy Essay 2022 competition organised by the Institute of Economics Affairs (IEA) and the Institute of International Monetary Research (IIMR).

Guillermo Sagnier, first year BSc Economics student, took the top prize in the IEA and the IIMR essay competition 2022 which was launched in October 2021 with two questions: "Does inflation matter? And will the current inflation upturn be transitory or not?" The submissions were judged on their presentation, command of theory, the relevance of the questions and persuasiveness of the argument.

The Monetary Policy Essay Final took place in-person at the Vinson Centre (Buckingham) on 3 March 2022. Guillermo Sagnier took the first prize of £500, Irakli Imnaishvili and Aislin Rees tied in second place.

This is the second time that Warwick Economics student got the top prize in this competition. Last year the winner was Warwick Economics final year student Gustaf Dillner (BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies).

Guillermo only joined Warwick in September 2021 on the three year BSc Economics programme. He is Spanish and, for three years, he lived in Chile, which sparked his interest in economics.

We congratulate Guillermo on this fantastic achievement in his first year and wish him further successes.

We wanted to find out more about his studies here and what this achievement means to him and here is what he told us:

What made you enter this competition?

Being passionate about macroeconomics and understanding the world around us, I was curious to analyse why western economies had experienced significantly above-target inflation rates in 2021, whilst Asia had not witnessed such surge. Given supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks have affected globally, what explains such difference? When researching recent monetary trends and finding this essay competition, I decided to dive into the question.

Briefly describe the content of your essay and the arguments you used

I claimed the current inflation upturn in Europe and North America is a result of the extraordinary growth in broad money supply, caused by QE, ultra-low interest rates and the partial monetisation of fiscal deficits. The creation of excess money balances, mainly across financial institutions, has translated to a rise in asset prices (equities and real estate) and subsequently strong recovery of aggregate demand. Over time, this has led to a rapid increase in the price of goods and services, which will persist beyond 2022 (given still-high money supply growth rates and likely gains in the velocity of money) and further squeeze real incomes.

Tell us about the prize ceremony you attended?

The top ten entries from around 200 submissions were invited to the final at the Vinson Centre in Buckingham. The essay competition was open to all undergraduate and sixth form students and, remarkably, the second and third prizes were given to outstanding high school pupils. The session involved a ten-minute presentation in front of a panel of experts in monetary economics, followed by a five-minute Q&A of broad questions. It was great practice for my upcoming macroeconomics test!

What was your prize and how are you going to spend it?

I was awarded £500 and summer internships at the Institute of Economic Affairs and at the Institute of International Monetary Research. I will certainly not keep it as cash and move to inflation hedges!

What have been the highlights of your degree course at Warwick so far?

Although I am still a first-year student, my time here at Warwick has been thoroughly enjoyable. The highlights of the course would be how varied the discipline is: from economic history to statistics, you gain a wide range of skills. Campus life and societies are exceptional too and, as an international student, make up a very well-rounded experience.

What is your favourite module in Year 1 of our course?

EC108 Macroeconomics provides an overview of how national indicators such as employment, output or inflation are determined and correlate with each other. Although there are alternative models beyond mainstream economics (like the Quantity Theory of Money), the depth of the analysis and modelling has far exceeded my expectations.

What are your career plans?

I am very interested in monetary policy and would look forward to engaging with forecasting and central bank policymaking in the future. I am also curious about finance, especially asset and wealth management.

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Last year essay prize winner - Gustaf Dillner (March 2021)

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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. At the moment, the International Essay Contest is inactive due to structural changes. Please stay tuned for more information on the next cycle.

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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.

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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?

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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 for our second essay contest were due December 15, 2023.

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.

Submissions for Equilibrium are now open! The Semester 2 regular deadline is May 12th, 2024.

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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.

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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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2023 student writing contest, 2023-2024 student writing contest winners.

Congratulations to our winners! There were over 200 entries from students across the United States. Entries went through three vigorous rounds of blind vetting by classroom teachers from across the country, Museum curators and Museum educators.

Junior Division

Senior division.

The 2024-2025 Student Writing Contest topic will go live in mid-October and submissions will be accepted from the end of October through January 2025. We look forward to having YOU participate!

Topic Overview

According to Cornell Law School, civil liberties are:

• Freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution (primarily from the First Amendment ). They are natural rights which are inherent to each person. While they are commonly referred to as " rights ," civil liberties actually operate as restraints on how the government can treat its citizens . As such, the First Amendment's language (" congress shall make no law") explicitly prohibits the government from infringing on liberties, such as the freedom of speech .
• Civil liberties are constitutionally protected freedoms.
• Civil rights are claims built upon legislation .
• A violation of civil rights affords the injured party a right to legal action against the violator. For example, the freedom of religion is recognized as both a civil right and civil liberty; it is protected under the Constitution from government infringement (liberty) as well as under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from being the basis of discriminatory practices.

Approximately 33,000 Japanese Americans served in the US Armed Forces during World War II. Many of them voluntarily enlisted despite having their civil liberties infringed upon by the US government with the execution of Executive Order 9066 in 1942. This order forcibly incarcerated around 122,000 men, women and children in relocation centers in the interior of the United States.

The majority of those 33,000 served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team or as linguists with the Military Intelligence Service. The 100th/442nd remains the most decorated unit for its size and duration of service in US Army history. “Go for Broke” means risking everything to win big. This was the motto adopted by these units.

Writing Prompt

Write a speech from the perspective of one of these service members speaking to a group of students today in 2023.

In it, you must:

• Include that person’s motivation for voluntarily enlisting in the military despite the circumstances.
• Describe any opposition to that idea (motivation) that people may have had then or may have now.
• Discuss the legacy of this chapter of American history and how it relates to modern civil liberties.
• Use evidence from at least three sources listed here.
• Use information and examples from your own knowledge of US History.
• Civil Exclusion Order Poster
• Article on Japanese Incarceration
• Glossary of Terms
• Walter Imahara Oral History
• 1944 Rohwer Center Yearbook
• Article on High School Life in Rohwer Center
• Article on Music at Heart Mountain
• Article on Jimmy Kanaya
• Profile of Sadao Munemori
• Profile of Senator Daniel Inouye
• Article on 100th Infantry Battalion
• Article on 442nd Regimental Combat Team
• Article on the Military Intelligence Service
• Article on 1800th Engineering Battalion
• Article on Japanese American Wartime Experiences in Hawaii
• Article on Servicemen’s Thoughts on Japanese Incarceration
• Article on the Return of Japanese Americans to the West Coast
• Article on an Incarcerated Interracial Couple
• Article on Redress and Reparations
• Letter of Apology
• Student Webinar on Japanese American Servicemembers Pt. 1
• Student Webinar on Japanese American Servicemembers Pt. 2
• Electronic Field Trip on Japanese Incarceration
• 1943 Government Propaganda Film
• Image Gallery
• Day of Remembrance
• The Go for Broke Spirit Website
• Korematsu v. US Case
• Fred T. Korematsu Institute Website
• 14th Amendment

Contest Policies

Eligibility

The contest is open to United States students in grades 7 through 12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.

Requirements

• The contest opens on October 18, 2023 and the deadline to submit is January 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM (CST).
• Students may submit a typed copy OR a video of themselves reciting it.
• If typed, speeches can be no more than 750 words but must be a minimum of 500 words. It should be double spaced, have a title and be in 12-point font. It should be uploaded as a PDF.
• If you choose to record yourself in a video, it should be between 4 and 8 minutes long. Please be mindful of background noise and your attire. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly. Please do not read; instead, speak naturally (it's okay to write and review before you record or to have talking points). It must be uploaded as a MOV, MP4 or WMV.
• Speeches must be the original work of the student.

All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm (CST) on January 29, 2024 to be eligible for judging. The National WWII Museum is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, illegible, or incomplete submissions.

Decisions of the NWWIIM Student Writing Contest are final. Winners will be notified by email by February 7, 2024. The winners will be posted on The National WWII Museum’s website and will also receive a certificate by the end of February 2024. Awards will be sent via direct deposit during the Spring of 2024.

By entering, you agree that your speech will become the property of The National WWII Museum and will not be returned. The National WWII Museum reserves the right to print and display the speeches names and photographs of the contest winners.

Recognition and Awards

There will be 2 categories: Junior (grades 7-9) and Senior (grades 10-12).

• First place winners in both categories will win $750 each.
• Second place winners in both categories will win $500 each.
• Third place winners in both categories will win $250 each.
• Honorable Mention in both categories will win $100 each.

Submit your speech here .

This writing contest is inspired by the special exhibit currently at The National WWII Museum. The Go for Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits is on display in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery until March 31, 2024.

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Announcing the TSL 2023 International Student Essay Competition Winners!

TSL chose ‘Green Jobs’ as our theme for the 2023 competition to explore global post Covid 19 recovery plans to ‘build back greener’, as well as recognising that an increasing number of young people want to work in roles which will benefit society and our planet, and work for businesses that are environmentally sustainable. However, research has shown that many young people are unsure how to turn that passion into a career and employers are already encountering green skills shortages.

Students (primary age 7-11 and secondary age 12-18) were invited to write an essay outlining their ideas on “How young people can be better supported to thrive in green jobs?”

This year, we received 1,215 essay entries from 65 countries and the Essay Competition Winners were announced at the International Essay and Debates Awards Ceremonies on the 7th & 8th June. 

Primary Schools

Ahel Saha, age 9 from King’s College School, Cambridge, UK is the recipient of this year’s first prize. Ahel’s essay highlighted several ways to support the young people throughout their educational years through collaboration between school, parents, community, government, charitable organisations and universities. Ideas which impressed the judges included opportunities to plan and execute green projects in school, extending the curriculum to learn about theories of sustainable living and planning for green jobs and creation of apprenticeships and taster sessions.

The top prize winners are listed in the table below. See our full list of awards here.

Secondary Schools

The first prize secondary and overall Grand Prize Winner was awarded to Alexander Kameoka from Fukuoka International School in Japan. The judges were impressed by Alex’s essay which focused on a solution centred around removing the key barriers faced by young people trying to enter jobs in the green economy; lack of capital, lack of skills and a lack of knowledge of green jobs.

Here are the top prize winners for this category.

Congratulations to all the students who took part and shared their ideas on “How young people can be better supported to thrive in green jobs”.

More to explore

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Do you know a promising 15-17-year-old? Trust for Sustainable Living are a proud partner of Rise, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.

TSL 2024 International Essay Competition- Nature-based Solutions

“How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?” Nature provides us with everything we need to survive and thrive – clean

TSL 2023 International Student Debate Winners!

TSL’s 2023 International Student Debates took place on the 7&8th June and brought together 65 students from 32 countries to express different points of view

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LSESU Economics Society

The Essay Competition 2023

Welcome to the lsesu economics society’s essay competition 2023. we are so excited to release this year’s questions, our questions range from the impact of artificial intelligence to explaining variations in happiness. we can’t wait to read your entries, prizes range from signed certifications by nobel prize-winning economists and include £100 amazon gift cards..

Oireachtas Essay Competition

Last year: Oireachtas Essay Competition

The Oireachtas Essay Competition was launched for the first time in September 2022. Please see below for details of the competition launch, awards ceremony, etc.

Letter from the Organisers

We were delighted by the response to our inaugural Oireachtas Essay Competition. Congratulations, not just to our winners, but to all who participated. Please keep up your interest in our political process and encourage others to do likewise. Our democracy works best when the maximum number of citizens are engaged with and involved in public decision-making.

We would like to say special thanks to all those who helped to make this first Oireachtas Essay Competition such a success: the sponsors (Eason, Folens and CJ Fallon), schools leadership and teachers, management and representative bodies in education, the Competition assessors and judges, the parents and families who encouraged their loved ones to participate, Western Web Marketing who produced the Competition website, the Competition organisation team and all the Oireachtas staff who gave of their time and expertise along the way.

We look forward to next year’s Oireachtas Essay Competition, with even more entries from schools and students nationwide!

Le gach dea-ghuí,

Images from Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23

”What a winning essay looks like” – read the essays from last year’s National Winners

Supported by An Ceann Comhairle and with thanks to the Oireachtas Education Unit

Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23 Awards Ceremony (Footage courtesy of Oireachtas TV)

National winners.

James O’Connor and  Antaine Ó Séaghdha

National and Regional Winners

Front L to R : Leanne Healy, Kate McKeon, Prachi Agrawal

Back L to R : Dara Morley, Antaine Ó Séaghdha, Senan Corr, James O’Connor

Competition Winners / Buaiteoirí an Chomórtais

Student / Scoláire : James O’Connor. School / Scoil : Douglas Community School, Clermont Avenue, Douglas, Cork.

Congratulations to James, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le James, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Antaine Ó Séaghdha. School / Scoil : Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, An Gróbh, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí.

Congratulations to Antaine, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le hAntaine, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Connacht / Cúige Chonnacht

Student / Scoláire : Dara Morley. School / Scoil :  St. Colman’s College, Knock Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Congratulations to Dara, Connacht Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le hAntaine, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Chonnacht) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Dublin / Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath

Student / Scoláire : Prachi Agrawal. School / Scoil :  Dominican College Sion Hill, Cross Ave, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 TP97.

Congratulations to Prachi, Dublin Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Prachi, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Leinster / Cúige Laighean

Student / Scoláire : Senan Corr . School / Scoil : Confey Community College, River Forest, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

Congratulations to Senan, Leinster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Senan, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Laighean) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Munster / Cúige Mumhan

Student / Scoláire : Kate McKeon. School / Scoil : Árd Scoil na nDéise, Convent Road, Dungarvan.

Congratulations to Kate, Munster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Kate, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Mumhan) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Ulster / Cúige Uladh

Student / Scoláire : Leanne Healy. School / Scoil : Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92X981.

Congratulations to Leanne, Ulster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Leanne, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Uladh) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Ciara Nic an tSaoir. School / Scoil : Seamount College Kinvara, Co.Galway, H91 N5P2.

Congratulations to Ciara, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Ciara, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Niall Murphy. School / Scoil : St. Muredach’s College, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Congratulations to Niall, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Niall, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Eve O’Callaghan. School / Scoil : Mount Anville Secondary School, Mountanville, Dublin, D14 A8P3.

Congratulations to Eve, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Eve, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Aobh Counihan. School / Scoil : St. Louis High School, Convent of Saint Louis, Charleville Rd, Rathmines, Dublin.

Congratulations to Aobh, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Aobh, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Paul Mahon. School / Scoil : St. Kieran’s College Secondary School College Road, Kilkenny.

Congratulations to Paul, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Paul, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Ben Cranston. School / Scoil : St Finian’s College Longford Road, Ballyglass, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

Congratulations to Ben, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Ben, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Jonathan O’Shaughnessy. School / Scoil : Christian Brothers College, Sydney Hill, Wellington Road, Cork.

Congratulations to Jonathan, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Jonathan, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Akshita Gupta. School / Scoil : Christ King Secondary School, Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork City.

Congratulations to Akshita, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Akshita, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Thomas Cannon. School / Scoil : Loreto Community School, Milford Convent Rd, Millford, Milford, Co. Donegal.

Congratulations to Thomas, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Thomas, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Ciaran Fisher. School / Scoil : St. Joseph’s Boys’ School, Westway, Creggan, Derry. BT48 9NX

Congratulations to Ciaran, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Ciaran, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Nabeeha Malik. School / Scoil : Rosemont School, Enniskerry Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 D18 A8N2.

Congratulations to Nabeeha, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Nabeeha, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Student / Scoláire : Rebecca Kane. School / Scoil : Coláiste Pobal Rathchairn, Áth Buí, Co. na Mí.

Congratulations to Rebecca, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23. Comhghairdeas le Rebecca, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.

Stages of the Competition

Launch of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23 in Leinster House on Thursday 22nd September with students from Pobalscoil Iosolde. 

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The awards ceremony was held in Leinster House for the National and Regional winners on Friday 10 March 2023. They were joined by family members and representatives from their school communities. 

The Highly Commended students received a commemorative pen and framed certificate in their schools.

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