Woolf Essay Prize 2026
Rated Advanced, this international essay prize is open to women in Year 12 or equivalent, regardless of school or country. Entrants respond individually to the published question and submit their essay online or by the stated route. The main challenge is developing an original, well-supported argument with precise structure, confident analysis and careful academic expression.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
16–18
School level
Women in Year 12 or equivalent, regardless of school or country
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Essay question release, online/email submission, judging
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
8 Jun 2026
Competition starts
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Competition ends
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