Submit Your Entry for the OxBright Essay Competition 2024 (£100,000 academic prizes)
Discover your academic potential by participating in the OxBright Essay Competition. This competition is specifically designed for talented individuals aged 15-18, aiming to push you beyond the boundaries of your school curriculum and encourage you to contemplate the future of your chosen subject.
Embrace the opportunity to think outside the box, challenge yourself, and distinguish yourself from others when it’s time to apply for university.
The OxBright Essay Competition provides you with a platform to explore the future, surpass the limitations of your school syllabus, and examine your subject from a broader perspective.
As a bonus, all shortlisted participants will have the chance to attend one of our Online Conferences for free, and there are numerous prestigious prizes awaiting the winners.
We eagerly anticipate receiving your submission!
Essay Question 2024
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”
How does collaboration in [your subject] support social impact and innovation? Discuss how working together is essential when addressing global challenges and creating meaningful change.
Subjects
- Architecture, Biology, Business, Computer Science & Coding, Writing & Journalism, Economics, Engineering, History, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology
Prizes
- Over £100,000 Worth of Academic Prizes
- Get ready for an amazing opportunity! The initial one thousand students who make it through the selection process will receive a complimentary spot at one of our prestigious OxBright Conferences in the fall. These conferences are valued at £95 each! If you prefer, you can also use this credit towards an Online Course or Online Internship.
- Moreover, we have something special planned for all the shortlisted participants. You, along with your parents and teachers, will be invited to join our online Awards Ceremony in April 2024. This is where we will announce the winners and celebrate your achievements together.
Eligibility
Anyone between the ages of 15-18 at the commencement of the programme
Judging Criteria
We’ll be assessing essays on the following criteria:
- Fluency of written English
- Relevance to the question
- Coherence
- Creativity and originality of ideas
- Use of evidence or examples
- Relevance to the OxBright Worldview
Entries
Application
There are three parts to the essay:
- Essay title can be up to 100 characters long
- Your Essay can have up to 3,800 characters, including spaces
- References use the Harvard Referencing Style for your references and there is no word limit
- For more details and FAQs on the competition visit the official website
