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HCGEC 2023 GLOBAL WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!
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.

competition SPEAKERS
Creator of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Writer for The Simpsons, Charmed, NCIS, and more.
Collaborator on Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. Contributor for Vanity Fair, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times.
Author of The Language of Thieves, The Written World, and more. Byron and Anita Wien Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University.
Public speaker and HarvardX course instructor on “Masterpieces of World Literature”
Harvard University professor of English and American Literature, American Studies and African American Studies.
Author of 19 books, over 50 academic articles, and essays appearing in the New York Times, Time, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.
Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short Film and Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
Director of studio films such as The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Marley & Me (2008), and Hope Springs (2012).
Emmy-winning TV writer and producer on drama series like The West Wing and House.
Vice President Al Gore’s chief White House and campaign speechwriter through Gore’s concession of the 2000 presidential election
Film producer and executive on titles including A Dog’s Journey and Jet Li’s Fearless.
Executive experience at Alibaba Pictures, Jet Li Production Studio, The Walt Disney Company, and Morgan Stanley.
Youngest female pro-race car driver in America; Raced for BMW and Porsche; Competed in IMSA Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge
2018 Distinguished Young Woman of America ; Winner of national scholarship program founded in 1958
PREVIOUS PROMPTS
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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About the competition
Find out more about the competition format, key dates, and upcoming webinars!