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Oxford Essay Prize
Deadline: January 3, 2027
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Deadline
January 3, 2027
Hosting Country
Worldwide (virtual)
Funding
Unknown
Region
Global
Added on
27 Oct 2026
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Oxford Essay Prize
About
The Oxford Essay Prize is a free, international essay competition for students aged 14 to 18, run by the Oxford Centre for Advanced Research (OCAR). Six winners (1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 3 Bronzes) receive scholarships plus cash prizes, and strong runners-up earn Honours scholarships. Prompts are set by researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and MIT, who also judge the entries. Every essay is assessed through a double-blind review. Argumentative essays, max 1,500 words, MLA 9. Opens 4 October 2026. Free registration deadline 20 December 2026. Submission deadline 3 January 2027. Award ceremony 17 January 2027 (virtual). Contact: Tyler, director@oxford-research.uk. Phone +1 (573) 279-4102.
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Eligibility
Students aged 14-18 as of 31 January 2027, any country. Free to enter. A GBP 5 late registration fee applies after 20 December 2026.
Benefits
Six winners share cash plus scholarships toward OCAR programmes (about GBP 9,000 total). Gold: GBP 2,000 scholarship + GBP 500 cash. Silver: GBP 1,500 + GBP 400. Bronze: GBP 1,000 + GBP 300. Honours scholarships for strong runners-up. Early-bird extra GBP 100 if submitted by 15 November 2026.
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How to Apply
Register and submit an argumentative essay (max 1,500 words, MLA 9) on the official page. Double-blind review. Free registration closes 20 December 2026. Essay deadline 3 January 2027.
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