3 Jan 2027Link and deadline checked 27 Oct 2026

Oxford Essay Prize

Oxford Centre for Advanced Research (OCAR)

Free international essay competition for students aged 14–18 as of 31 January 2027. Prompts set and judged by researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and MIT. Argumentative essays (max 1,500 words). Six winners share scholarships and cash prizes (up to about £9,000). Virtual. Deadline 3 January 2027. Contact: Tyler, director@oxford-research.uk.

Region: global

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