🚀 Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition 2026 — Registration Now Open!

HCGEC is a global essay competition for students aged 13–18 who want to think and write like real scholars. Participants will choose from 9 essay prompts released on January 30, 2026.

🖋️ Why Join?
• Cash prizes up to $8,000 USD
• A free spot on the Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course
• Publication of winning essays
• A prestigious honor you can add to your achievements
• Expert-led webinars and bootcamps
• Fully online and open worldwide
• Every participant receives a certificate, even if they don’t win
• And yes — everyone has a real chance to win

🔥 Use promo code: AMB3018 for a registration discount.

📅 Key Dates (GMT+0):
• Early-Bird: Oct 1 – Dec 15, 2025
• Regular: Dec 16, 2025 – Feb 10, 2026
• Prompts Released: Jan 30, 2026
• Regional Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
• Finalists: Mar 10, 2026
• Global Deadline: Mar 19, 2026
• Winners: Mar 31, 2026

Link: https://www.essaycomp.org/