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THE HARVARD CRIMSON GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2025
pre-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.
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.
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