The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017 – Win a
trip to London! Deadline: April 1,
2017
Location: United Kingdom.
Type: Fully Funded.
Type: Fully Funded.
The Royal Commonwealth
Society is pleased to announce that the theme for The Queen’s Commonwealth
Essay Competition 2017 is “A Commonwealth for Peace“.
Building upon the 2016
theme of An Inclusive Commonwealth, this year’s topics ask for a more active
understanding of the role of the Commonwealth as a network of and for
democracy, Human Rights and peace. We are asking young writers to explore peace
at every level, from the personal to the political to the pan-Commonwealth.
Topics:
Junior Category:
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What
is in your Toolbox for Peace?
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My
peaceful place.
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How
can children and young people come together to build a peaceful society?
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‘Peace
cannot be learnt from a book or from religion. You have to reach out and touch
the nations.’ How does this relate to the Commonwealth?
Senior Category:
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Peace.
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Should
you fight for peace?
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Kofi
Annan said ‘Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name.’ Do you
agree? Answer with reference to your country and/or the Commonwealth.
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What
is the cost of peace?
Eligibility:
The competition is open
to all citizens and residents of the Commonwealth aged 18 and under and is open
from 21 September until 1 May 2017.
Prize:
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One
Winner and Runner-up will be chosen from each category. Winners and Runners-up
will be flown to London for a week of educational and cultural events,
culminating in a special Awards Ceremony.
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A
number of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards will be given in both the Senior and
Junior categories, rewarding excellence in writing.
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All
entrants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For more information
about the competition, download the flyer and please
visit Terms and Conditionsand Frequently Asked Questions.
Submission Process:
§ Please read the Terms and
Conditions before submitting your essay as you will not be able
to edit your submission once it has been uploaded. It is also a good idea to
consult our Frequently Asked Questions.
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