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Rated Advanced, this free online photography competition is open to Commonwealth nationals and residents aged 18–30. Entrants submit their own images and supporting information through the competition platform. The main challenge is producing an original, technically controlled photograph that responds convincingly to the theme and communicates a clear visual story to an international judging panel.

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A UK economics writing competition where students propose evidence-based responses to major global economic challenges. Open to students aged 14–18 studying at UK secondary schools or British international schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from economic analysis, policy evaluation and clear, persuasive writing.

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A UK economics competition where students analyse a contemporary economic issue through a written, video, podcast or presentation entry. Open to Year 10–13 students, or equivalent, studying in the UK, entering individually or in teams of up to five. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from economic analysis, evidence-based argument and competitive national judging.

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An international poetry competition where young writers submit original poems in English. Open to poets aged 11–17 worldwide. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from originality, poetic craft and highly competitive international judging.

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An international religious education and creative arts competition where pupils respond to a set theme through art, writing, music, drama or digital media. Open to school-aged pupils worldwide, usually entering through their school. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from thoughtful engagement with religious and ethical ideas, originality and clear creative expression.

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An international English literature essay competition where students respond critically to a set question about literary texts. Open to Year 12 or Lower Sixth students worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from close textual analysis, independent reading and high academic judging standards.

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An international languages and cultures essay competition where students analyse language, literature, art or other cultural forms. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research, critical analysis and the use of well-chosen evidence.

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An international history essay competition where students answer a set question using historical evidence and independent research. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from wider reading, historical analysis and high academic judging standards.

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Rated Beginner, this UK primary competition invites pupils aged 7–11 to explore sound through handmade artwork, entering individually or in groups of up to four through a school or education group. Entries are judged by a specialist panel. The main challenge is turning scientific observation about pleasant sounds and unwanted noise into a clear, imaginative visual response.

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An international science writing competition where students explain a specific scientific or technological solution related to sustainable and resilient tourism. Open to students aged 14–19 worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from scientific research, accurate explanation and clear communication for a general audience.

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Rated Intermediate, Stone Soup’s current annual contest recognises original novels and long-form fiction, with accepted online work considered for possible print-book publication. Writers aged 18 or younger submit in English with parent or guardian authorization; the current contest requires at least 8,000 words. The main challenge is sustaining a coherent, original work across substantial length and first meeting Stone Soup’s editorial publication standard.

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Rated Advanced, A ten-week Scottish team competition where girls research a listed company and make an evidence-based investment recommendation. Junior and Senior teams enter through a school or eligible college, supported by a Teacher Champion and an industry Competition Coach. The main challenge is combining financial research, environmental and social analysis, teamwork and concise persuasive pitching for professional judges.