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THE HARVARD CRIMSON
GLOBAL ESSAY
COMPETITION 2023
What is a global essay competition?
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition provides a platform for young, ambitious high school students to exercise their writing skills and compete with students from all over the world!

This competition encourages students to challenge themselves and explore different writing styles to ultimately strengthen their writing skills.
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Exclusive prizes up for grabs
Develop
Writing skills
No barriers to entry
Published work on the official HCGEC website.

Exclusive internships with The Harvard Crimson.

Crimson credit with Crimson Education to help reach individual goals.

Generous cash prizes.
The entire competition is held online, removing geographical barriers to entry.

Workshops and webinars will guide participants through the competition.

Represent your country and region on the global stage.

Compete and network with highly-motivated and talented students invited from every country around the world.
Hone written communication skills and challenge yourself with university-style guidelines, while in high school.

Add a high-impact achievement to your CV/resume and/or university application.

Have your essays evaluated, and possibly endorsed, by The Harvard Crimson.

Prepare for university-style writing and expand your repertoire.
Past competition speakers
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Previous prompts
What does it mean to be successful?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Describe the perfect day
Write about your greatest inspiration
If you could be the very best in the world at something, what would it be?
Are bystanders who do not intervene also at fault?


Should the law be broken if you believe the law is unjust?
Is it better to act with integrity or loyalty?
Is it okay to intrude on privacy for the sake of scientific research?

Has social media been a positive or negative influence on society?
What makes The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition different from other competitions?

HCGEC is brought to you by The Harvard Crimson and Crimson Education. These two powerhouses are providing an experience like none other.
Each participant is invited to attend best-in-class workshops, explore careers in writing, and compete for exclusive opportunities and global recognition! Check out the HCGEC 2023 Regional and Global Prizes for more details!
Have you dreamt of careers such as: editor, columnist, reporter, communications specialist, social media manager, or marketing professional? There are so many awesome careers to explore if you enjoy writing.
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