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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.

DEVELOP
writing SKILLS

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.

NO BARRIERS
TO
ENTRY

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.

EXCLUSIVE PRIZES
UP FOR GRABS

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.

HCGEC 2025 Timeline

Detailed Competition Dates

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 provide an experience like no other.

Each participant is invited to attend best-in-class bootcamps, explore careers in writing, and compete for exclusive opportunities and global recognition! Check out the HCGEC 2025 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.

ABOUT HCGEC

participant-exclusive bootcamps

HCGEC 2024 provides exclusive and on-demand bootcamps to help participants develop university-level writing competencies and learn about career paths. Learn more here!