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Lumiere Scholars Essay Award
VerifiedDeadline: December 20, 2026
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Deadline
December 20, 2026
Hosting Country
Worldwide (virtual)
Funding
Unknown
Region
Global
Added on
27 Oct 2026
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Lumiere Scholars Essay Award
About
The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is an international essay competition open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) worldwide. Six winners (1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 3 Bronzes) share more than $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships. Prompts are contributed by professors from Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, Brown, and Dartmouth. Top essayists are invited to the Gala Dinner at Oxford University on 9 July 2027, keynoted by Nobel Prize winners. Argumentative essays, max 2,000 words, MLA 8, double-blind review. Opens 14 September 2026. Free registration deadline 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM EST). Submission deadline 20 December 2026 (11:59 PM EST). Virtual award ceremony 10 January 2027. Contact: Dhruva Bhat, dhruva.bhat@lumiere.education. Phone +1 (573) 279-4102.
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Eligibility
High school students (grades 9-12, enrolled in high school as of 31 December 2026), any country. Free to enter.
Benefits
Six winners share more than $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships. Gold: $1,000 cash + $3,390 scholarship. Silver: $500 + $2,500. Bronze: $300 + $2,000. High Honors and other scholarship tiers. Early bird by 25 October 2026 adds $100 on the scholarship. Top essayists invited to the Gala Dinner at Oxford University.
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How to Apply
Register free and submit an argumentative essay (max 2,000 words, MLA 8) on the official page. Double-blind review. Free registration closes 30 November 2026. Essay deadline 20 December 2026.
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