Are you a young, ambitious writer with a passion for storytelling and a desire to showcase your skills on a global stage? Look no further than The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) 2025! This prestigious competition offers high school students the unique opportunity to develop their writing talents, connect with peers worldwide, and compete for incredible prizes.
Why HCGEC?
HCGEC provides a platform to:
- Strengthen Writing Skills: Sharpen your writing and communication abilities through university-style guidelines.
- Gain Global Recognition: Compete with students across the globe and represent your country on the international stage.
- Enhance Your CV: Adding an achievement from this competition will make your university applications stand out.
- Explore Exciting Careers: Learn about careers in journalism, media, marketing, and more through exclusive workshops and bootcamps.
Key Details for HCGEC 2025
Eligibility:
- Open to high school students aged 13-18 from any country.
- No geographical barriers—everything is conducted online.
Timeline:
- Early Bird Registration: Open from October 1st to November 30th, 2024
- Regular Registration: Open from December 1st, 2024 to January 31st, 2025
- Essay Submission Deadline: February 17th, 2025 (Regional), March 5th, 2025 (Global)
- Winners Announcement: March 15th, 2025
Categories:
- Creative Writing: Explore futuristic themes like AI in 2041.
- Argumentative: Engage with thought-provoking topics such as ethics in gene editing or surrogacy.
- Journalistic: Dive into current technological advancements and societal impacts.
Prompts for HCGEC 2025
Creative Writing Prompts:
- The year is 2041. AI has led us astray. What has happened?
- What has been the most impactful piece of media you have consumed and why?
- What quote do you live by?
Argumentative Prompts:
- What should the ideal voting age be?
- Is gene editing ethical?
- It would be a good thing if by the year 2050, half the pregnancies in developed countries occurred through surrogacy. Agree or disagree?
Journalistic Prompts:
- What is an ongoing technological development that is helping society advance?
- Modern journalists primarily chase clicks, scandals, bad news, and public take-downs. What impact does this have on our society?
- What event had the largest impact in your community in 2022?
How to Stand Out?
Craft an original essay in one of the following genres—creative, argumentative, or journalistic. Attend exclusive workshops to hone your skills, and get feedback from top professionals and professors.
Prizes
Winners will enjoy:
- Publication on the official HCGEC website
- Exclusive internships with The Harvard Crimson
- Cash prizes and more!
Join students from across five regions—APAC, Europe, Africa, LATAM, and North America—for a chance to shine on the global stage!
Register now for early bird access and begin your journey toward global recognition with HCGEC 2025!
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