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A UK constitutional studies competition where students create a poster or short video explaining important developments in the UK constitution. Open to UK students aged 14–19, entering individually or in teams through a school, college or homeschool setting. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from constitutional understanding, clear explanation and creative presentation.

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An England, Wales and Northern Ireland mock trial competition where students take courtroom roles and argue a specially written criminal case. Open to students aged 12–14 from non-fee-paying schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from understanding legal procedure, preparing arguments, teamwork and confident courtroom performance.

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Rated Expert, This international school geography competition asks students to develop an evidence-led response to the 2026 migration question. It is free for eligible 16-18-year-old geography students, with each entry uploaded by a teacher before the deadline. The main challenge is combining current evidence, geographical analysis and independent judgement in a concise essay or StoryMap.

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An all-Ireland environmental action competition where young people develop projects addressing local or global sustainability issues. Open to young people aged 10–18 across Ireland, entering individually or in groups through schools, youth organisations or independently. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from project planning, environmental impact, teamwork and presenting evidence of action.

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Rated Advanced, An international student video contest about population growth and current global challenges. Students in grades 6 through 12 create an original short video and submit it online. Entrants combine accurate research, a clear solution, concise scripting and careful production within a strict time limit.

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Rated Advanced, A U.S. civic-engagement contest for students who have moved beyond proposing a good idea and can show meaningful action in a real community. U.S. citizens and U.S.-based students ages 13–19 may enter individually or in groups of up to five through the online portal. Strong entries need credible project execution, evidence of impact and a thoughtful link between practical work, civic principles and concise public communication.

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Rated Expert, A national scholarship programme for unusually substantial student work across STEM, humanities and creative categories. United States applicants aged 18 or younger may apply individually or in a two-person team after completing the work they intend to present. A credible application requires mature original work, specialist nominators, extensive evidence and a defensible explanation of significance and personal contribution.

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Rated Advanced, this law essay prize is intended for eligible Year 12 or Lower Sixth students, with international equivalents covered by the published Trinity guidance. Entrants choose the set question and submit one individual essay online. The main challenge is analysing a legal issue independently, structuring a precise argument and using relevant evidence without drifting into unsupported assertion.

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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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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.