Global Essay Prize — 2025 Call

Junior (13–17) & Senior (18–22). Open worldwide.

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Word Count

Senior: 1,200–1,600
Junior: 900–1,200

Judging (100 pts)

Argument 35 • Evidence 25 • Clarity 20 • Originality 15 • Presentation 5

Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Registration opens	20 Sept 2025
Early‑bird closes	05 Oct 2025
Final submission	24 Oct 2025 (23:59 GMT)
Regional results	20 Nov 2025
Global winners	15 Dec 2025

Topics (choose one)

Do natural rights exist without society?
Is economic growth compatible with strict sustainability targets?
What, if anything, counts as “innate knowledge”?
When (if ever) should free expression yield to public safety?
Does scientific progress require paradigm “revolutions”?
Which single idea from 1400–1800 most improved human welfare?