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Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition

Run by Royal Commonwealth Society

Who can apply Nationals or residents of a Commonwealth country, including Canada, aged 18 or younger on the deadline, and AI-written work is disqualified

Cost and deadline

Cost
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Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.

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Official site https://www.royalcwsociety.org/faq

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Format
Competitions and challenges
Duration
One piece of up to 1,000 words
Grades
Age 18 and under
Location
Online (open across the Commonwealth, including Canada)

About this program

The world's oldest international schools writing competition, run since 1883. Write up to 1,000 words on the year's theme. One winner is chosen from each Commonwealth region, including the Americas, and every entrant receives a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Participation certificate. The 2026 deadline was April 30.

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