Trinity College Cambridge Languages and Cultures Essay Prize 2026

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - 18

School level: Year 12 / Lower Sixth or international equivalent

Competition stages: Essay submission; winners announced in September and invited to visit Trinity College.

Registration method: Individual Allowed

Fee: Free / no entry fee listed

Online / in-person: Online

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Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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Open to Year 12 / Lower Sixth students, including students based abroad. Essays up to 3,000 words including footnotes/references but excluding bibliography.

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Last checked at: 6 Jul 2026

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Why this listing is included

Trinity's Essay Prizes page lists Languages and Cultures Essay Prize as OPEN NOW for 2026.
Official page states eligibility for Year 12 or Lower 6th students and says students based abroad are welcome to participate.
Official page states essays must be submitted by 12 noon UK time on Friday 31 July 2026 and lists first prize £600 and second prize £400.

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