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Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC)
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Description
An international online essay competition for students aged 10–18. Participants compete in Creative, Argumentative, and Journalistic categories.
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What you get
International competition; development of writing and analytical skills; opportunity to reach the Global Finals; publication of top entries; cash and educational awards.
Awards provided
Requirements
Aged 10–18; open to school students worldwide; participants must not have started university studies.
Essay required
How to apply
Review the requirements
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Prepare your materials
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Save it in Pathfolio
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Apply
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
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