This competition encourages students to challenge themselves and explore different writing styles to ultimately strengthen their writing skills. Hone written communication skills and challenge yourself with university-style guidelines, while in high school.
The registration fee is US$15 per student and must be paid upon registration but can get 33% off with code: AMB336
Each participant is invited to attend best-in-class bootcamps, explore careers in writing, and compete for exclusive opportunities and global recognition!
Competition Process
HCGEC 2024 will run from February through March 2024. The competition features two key rounds, the regional qualifiers held throughout 5 regions, followed by the global finals. To compete in the global round, participants must go head-to-head with local participants and place in the top 15 of the regional qualifiers.- APAC (East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania)
- Europe, Russia, and Central Asia
- Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Africa
- LATAM (South America, Central America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean)
- North America
Judging Criteria
The competition will only accept one essay entry per person. Each participant is restrained to submitting only one essay on one topic in one of the three categories. The maximum word count for the regional round is 500 words, and global round is 1000-1500 words (cumulative essay) Titles are not included in the word count. Essays must be submitted in a Microsoft Word Document.doc through the Google Form provided after registration. Teams will not be able to participate.Participate
Website: https://www.essaycomp.org/
Managing Organization: Harvard Crimson
Eligibility:
Students between the ages of 13-18, in the 8th - 12th grade
Students between the ages of 13-18, in the 8th - 12th grade
Registration Dates
December 1, 2023
12:01am PST
Registration Opens
February 7, 2024
12:01am PST