Applications are open for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019. The Royal Commonwealth Society is pleased to announce the theme for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019 – A Connected Commonwealth. Further, The event was the first launch outside of the UK in many years. Building on the 2018 theme of Towards a Common Future, this year’s topics call upon young people to consider how they can work to use

• cultural,
• technological and
• environmental

connections for positive change across the Commonwealth.  Moreover, It asks young people to consider the potential of the Commonwealth in strengthening the vast and varied links. Additionally,  Competition is an opportunity for all young Commonwealth citizens and residents. Importantly, regardless of region, education or background, to share ideas, celebrate their story and have their voice heard – all whilst developing key skills. For 2019, we want to hear from more young people across the Commonwealth, all stories and voices are important. Further, The competition is open to all citizens and residents of the Commonwealth.

Also, All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation and one Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will win a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events.

Prize from Commonwealth Essay Competition:

• All entrants receive a Certificate of Participation
• Also, One Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will win a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events

Eligibility:

• Entrants must select a Senior or Junior topic depending on their age on 1st May 2017. Further, Senior entrants must be born between 2nd June 1999 and 1st June 2004 (14-18) and Junior entrants must be born after 31st May 2004 (under 14 years of age)
• The maximum word counts are 1,500 words for Senior and 750 words for Junior. These word limits apply to all topics and all formats (essay, poem, letter, etc). Also, Exceeding the word count will result in automatic disqualification
• Entries: written in English
• Only one entry per participant.
• once the essay is submitted the participants will not get to revise it.