Deadline: 15 May of 2024
Registration is now open for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2024 . The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is the oldest international essay competition in the world. 2024 marks 75 years of the Commonwealth. With thousands of young people taking part every year, it is an important way of recognising achievements, raising the voice of young people and developing essential skills through creative writing.
About the competition
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The theme of the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will take place in Samoa in October 2024, is "A Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth".
Almost half of Commonwealth countries are small island developing states, such as Samoa, which are disproportionately affected by climate change. Communities across the Commonwealth also face a range of challenges, including economic growth, peace and security. Creating strong and resilient societies is now more important than ever.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 asks participants to consider how they deal with adversity and how community and culture can be used to encourage resilience and hope in a world with an increasing number of global issues.
Prizes
- The top two winners in each category will be honoured 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 several participants will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for excellence in writing.
Eligibility
Senior Category
(Born between 16 May 2005 and 15 May 2010 (14-18 years old))
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- "It's worth remembering that it's often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting changes." - Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. What small steps can you take to help tackle the climate crisis?
- Write a speech highlighting what you consider to be the most challenging problem facing the world today and how Commonwealth values can be used to solve it.
- At the heart of the Samoan way of life is 'aiga', which means 'family' values, including altruism, hospitality, co-operation, respect and dignity. What fundamental values and ideas from your culture can be used to improve co-operation and community in the Commonwealth?
- The London Declaration of the Commonwealth aimed to fight for peace, freedom and progress. Write a letter to your President or Prime Minister on how to achieve these goals.
Junior Category
(Born on or after 16th May 2010 (under 14)
- What new habit could you adopt to make a positive contribution to a greener community?
- Write a dialogue between you and a grandparent about resilience and hope. What can you share with the older generation and what can you learn from them?
- You're taking part in a beach clean-up and discover that you can talk to sea creatures. What are they saying and how do you respond?
- You're doing a school exchange in a Commonwealth country other than your own. How do you make friends with people your own age? (Consider cultural similarities and differences that can bring you together).
Application
