Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world's oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.
For 2021 the Competition theme is Community in the Commonwealth. It is possible to View the topics for 2021.
The essay writing competition is a side event of the commonwealth head of state meeting CHOGM under the patronage of HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.
This year, it will be a co-host with The First Lady of Rwanda, Mrs Jeannette Kagame.
We are calling upon the Rwandan Youth to participate bearing in mind that Rwanda is the host country this year.
Kindly check the following link to be able to participate: https://www.royalcwsociety.org/the-qcec
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