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Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition

  • Organization: Royal Commonwealth Society
  • Type: Competition
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Age: Up to 18
  • Funding: Fully Funded

The competition encourages young people across the Commonwealth to express their ideas, creativity, and perspectives through writing. The 2026 theme “Common Ground: Better Together” asks participants to reflect on the bonds that unite communities and how cooperation can drive positive change. Benefits - International recognition for winners and runners‑up - Invitation to Winners’ Week in London, including a reception hosted by The Queen - Publication opportunities for winning entries - Certificates and medals awarded to winners and commended participant

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Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition

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Opportunity type
Competition
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
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About this opportunity

The competition encourages young people across the Commonwealth to express their ideas, creativity, and perspectives through writing. The 2026 theme “Common Ground: Better Together” asks participants to reflect on the bonds that unite communities and how cooperation can drive positive change.

Benefits

  • International recognition for winners and runners‑up
  • Invitation to Winners’ Week in London, including a reception hosted by The Queen
  • Publication opportunities for winning entries
  • Certificates and medals awarded to winners and commended participant

Who can apply

  • Open to citizens and residents of Commonwealth countries
  • Two age categories: Junior (under 14) and Senior (14–18)
  • Entries must be original, unpublished, and written in English
  • Accepted formats: essay, story, poem, or other creative writing forms
  • Submission via the Royal Commonwealth Society online portal by April 30, 2026
  • In high school
  • In college or university

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