REGULAR REGISTRATION for hcgEc 2025 is now open!
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.
HCGEC 2025 Timeline
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.
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!
HCGEC 2024 PROMPTS
About the competition
Find out more about the competition format, key dates, and upcoming webinars!