The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition

Name: The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition
Start: 2026-02-10
End: 2026-09-30

Essay writing

The Harvard Crimson, in partnership with Crimson Education

Prizes must be claimed by

September 30, 2026 (UTC-4)

A paid-entry writing competition run by Harvard's student newspaper with Crimson Education, judged across creative, argumentative and journalistic tracks. Entrants pick one of fifteen prompts and the top writers advance to a Global Final.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 13-18
Participation: Individual
Location: International
Entry fee: USD 15
Prize: Cash prizes up to USD 8,000 and an internship with The Crimson.

Timeline

Regular registration closesFebruary 10, 2026 (UTC) source
Submission deadlineAugust 30, 2026 (UTC-4) source
Prizes must be claimed bySeptember 30, 2026 (UTC-4) source

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