Applications are open to apply for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. It is an international Competition for the students which Includes Certificates, Awards, and a one-week fully Funded Educational Trip to London. There is no application fee to apply for this Program. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest writing competition for the nationals and Residents of Commonwealth countries, as well as Residents of Ireland, Hong Kong, and Zimbabwe. Winners and runners-up are invited to London for a special awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, UK. The Theme for the QCEC 2025 is “Our Commonwealth Story“. Below are more details about the requirements, benefits, and the application process.
Details About Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025
- Host Country: UK
- Program Location: Buckingham Palace, London
- Duration: One Week
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 23rd May 2025
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Competition Theme
- Our Commonwealth Story
Prizes, and Awards
- One Week fully-funded trip to London
- Certificate of Participation.
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Trip to London
Winners and Runner Ups will be Invited to attend One Week of Educational and Cultural Events in London (accompanied by one adult/guardian). The Program Covers:
- Airfare Tickets
- Accommodation
- Visa Cost
- Stipend or Meal Allowance
- Access to Buckingham Palace, London for the Awards Ceremony.
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Winning Categories
Junior Awards Categories (Under 14s)
- Junior Winner
- Junior Runner-up
- Gold Awards
- Silver Awards
- Bronze Awards
- Certificate of Participation
Senior Awards Categories (Under 14-18)
- Senior Winner
- Senior Runner-up
- Gold Awards
- Silver Awards
- Bronze Awards
- Certificate of Participation
Note: The winners and runners-up from each category will attend the special Awards Ceremony, held at Buckingham Palace, London which is hosted by Her Majesty as a part of their Trip to London.
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Essay Topics For Junior Categories
Students can only Select ONE Topic (Maximum 750 Words).
- Together, we represent a third of humanity, with all the splendidly diverse complexity that this entails.” – His Majesty King Charles. Learning new information can take us on journeys to new places. Write about a time you learned something interesting about a different Commonwealth country from your own.
- Commonwealth states range from small island nations like Nauru to larger countries like India. Write an account of a sea voyage from one Commonwealth country to a small island Commonwealth nation. What do you see, who do you meet?
- You embark on a very special journey when you discover a secret door that takes you to your favorite book! What happens next?
- October 2024 saw Commonwealth leaders travel to Samoa for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Imagine what an animal CHOGM would look like! Which animals travel there? What do they discuss?
Essay Topics For Senior Categories
Students can only Select ONE Topic (Maximum 1500 Words).
- Equal access to education is enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter as one of the key values and aspirations that unite the Commonwealth. While the Commonwealth has come a long way on the journey towards this, there is still progress to be made. Imagine a Commonwealth in which everyone has the same access to education.
- National legends and folklore can take us on a journey through history and culture. Retell a famous folklore from your own or another Commonwealth country in a surprising way.
- Human beings have always needed the connection of literature – its wisdom as well as its sheer escapism.” – Her Majesty Queen Camilla. Books can take us on journeys to the wildest and most unexpected places! Write about a time a book took you on a journey; how did it affect you?
- From tiny seeds to large redwoods, trees, and plants experience changes and growth throughout their life cycles. Write a story about the life journey of a plant growing in the center of your community; what does it experience?
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Competition is open to the Nationals and Residents of Commonwealth countries, as well as Residents of Ireland, Hong Kong, and Zimbabwe.
- Age Requirements:
- Senior Category: 16 May 2010 (under 14 years of age)
- Junior Category: 16 May 2005 and 15 May 2010 (14-18 years of age)
- Word Limit: Senior – 1500 words, Junior – 750 words.
How to Apply for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025?
You need to submit your essay online. Please read the FAQs. The Link to the official website is given below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE QUEENS ESSAY COMPETITION
