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Oxford & Cambridge Essay Competitions

Oxbridge Competitions
Oxford and Cambridge Essay Competitions

Each year a large number of Oxford and Cambridge colleges run essay competitions for Year 12 students. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a flare for research and subject knowledge that stretches beyond the A-Level curriculum. We have gathered together some of the key essay competitions to enter across a number of subjects including Classics, History, STEM subjects, Philosophy, Archaeology and more. Time to prove you are Oxbridge level!

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NCH Humanities Competition
Dec
20
to Jan 31
Essay Competition, History, Psychology, Art History, Law, Data Science, Politics, English, Economics, Philosophy

NCH Humanities Competition

This is a fantastic opportunity for students considering a Humanities degree - the competition has questions for a number of subjects: Art History, English, Data Science, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy, Politics & Psychology. Y12 Essay competitions are great to mention on personal statements, especially if you have not studied the subject at school, as it demonstrates interest and aptitude/ allows you delve deep into research in a new field.

Age: Penultimate school year (Y12)

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The Young Walter Scott Prize
Oct
31
Essay Competition, Writing, History

The Young Walter Scott Prize

Contribute your creative vision in entry to the prestigious Young Walter Scott Creative Writing competition. Open to all young writers aged between 11 and 19, the Historical Fiction writing competition offers endless possibilities to really explore and test your writing ability & historical knowledge. This is your chance to test your skills of historical accuracy & harness those literary devices to transport your reader back in time.

Age: 11-19

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