Fully Funded to the U.K: Apply for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025

Are you a young writer with a passion for storytelling? Here’s an incredible opportunity for you! Applications for the 2025 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition are now open, offering young people across the Commonwealth a chance to showcase their creativity and win a fully funded trip to London.

Theme for 2025: “Our Commonwealth Journey”

This year’s theme, “Our Commonwealth Journey,” invites participants to explore the concept of journeys within the Commonwealth. Writers can reflect on personal, historical, or geographical journeys that have shaped individuals, communities, and nations. As the Commonwealth celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, this theme encourages young writers to explore its evolution and the paths it may follow in the future.

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Competition Categories and Writing Prompts

Senior Category (Ages 14-18)

(Born between May 23, 2006, and May 23, 2011)

1. Educational Equality in the Commonwealth: Imagine a future where education is truly equal for all. What does this world look like?
2. Reimagining Folklore: Rewrite a well-known legend from your country or another Commonwealth nation in a fresh, creative way.
3. The Impact of Books: Reflect on a book that has profoundly influenced you and describe how it has shaped your journey.
4. The Journey of Nature: Narrate the journey of a tree or plant growing in your community, highlighting its experiences and surroundings.

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Junior Category (Under 14 Years Old)

(Born on or after May 23, 2011)

1. Discovering New Cultures: Share a time you learned something fascinating about another Commonwealth country.
2. Island Adventure: Write about a sea voyage between a large country and a small island nation, describing encounters and discoveries.
3. A Portal to a Book: Imagine stepping through a hidden door into your favorite book. What adventures await inside?
4. An Animal Commonwealth Meeting: If animals hosted a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which creatures would attend and what would they discuss?

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Eligibility and Awards

Who Can Apply?

• Open to young people from all Commonwealth countries and territories.
• Residents of Hong Kong, Ireland, and Zimbabwe can also apply.
• Participants in non-Commonwealth countries may enter if their country has an RCS branch or affiliated organization.

Prizes and Recognition

🏆 Winners and runners-up will receive a fully funded trip to London, where they will participate in cultural and educational activities, culminating in a special awards ceremony.
🏅 Outstanding entries will receive Gold Finalist, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards in recognition of literary excellence.
📜 All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, which can strengthen scholarship or university applications.

Additionally, some local RCS branches may host their own ceremonies or offer extra prizes, so participants are encouraged to inquire with their local branch after the competition ends.

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Program Benefits

• Gain international recognition for your writing skills.
• Win a fully funded trip to London and attend a prestigious awards ceremony.
• Develop critical thinking and storytelling abilities.
• Earn a certificate of participation to boost your academic and professional portfolio.
• Connect with like-minded young writers from around the Commonwealth.

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How to Apply

📅 Deadline: May 23, 2025
🌍 Host Institution: United Kingdom
✍ Application Procedure: Click on the official link below to apply for this opportunity.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to showcase your writing talent and be part of a global community of young changemakers. Start writing today!

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