Commonwealth Essay Competition

“Open to all Commonwealth citizens aged 18 and under, the Essay Competition offers young people the opportunity to make their voice heard on a global platform and engage with issues important to them.”

The Essay Competition is divided into two categories:

Senior Category

(Born between 2nd May 1995 and 1st May 2000)

1. Team Commonwealth! How would you describe what your country has to offer other members of the team?
2. How can sport build peace in troubled communities?
3. What part does competition play in people’s daily lives?
4. Explore the relationship between ethics, sport and human rights.
5. ‘We’re a good partnership, you and I!’

Junior Category

(Born after 1st May 2000)

1. Tell us about your family or friends. Who are the team players and who are the stars?
2. ‘You’re one of us now.’
3. What makes a good team? What makes a good team player?
4. Tell us about an instance (or two) where people from different generations have worked together.
5. Have there been times in your life when you wished you had someone to team up with?

Junior and Senior

(A bonus topic open to all entrants)

1. ‘United we stand!’

Read more about this opportunity here and here.

>via: http://www.commonwealthwriters.org/royal-commonwealth-essay-competition/