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Trinity College Cambridge Gould Prize for Essays in English Literature 2026
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
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Spirited Arts Competition
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
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Winton British Chess Solving Championship 2026
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
Competition date: 13 Feb 2027
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Trinity College Cambridge Robson History Prize 2026
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
Competition date: 1 Mar 2026
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Trinity College Cambridge R.A. Butler Politics Prize 2026
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
Competition date: 1 Mar 2026
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Trinity College Cambridge Languages and Cultures Essay Prize 2026
Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026
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Competition
Mathematics Challenge
Status
Verified
Entry
Open for registration
Deadline
12 May 2026
Source
official-organiser.org
Last checked
10 Apr 2026
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