The HARVARD CRIMSON GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION A fully virtual writing challenge for motivated high school students around the world. Through university-style prompts, global competition and plentiful learning resources, students will sharpen their writing and gain international recognition that builds university applications. |
| Imagine taking a step that could boost your college applications, sharpen your writing skills, and set you apart from thousand others on the global stage — all with just one essay. The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition is that opportunity! HCGEC is a fully virtual & global essay competition that has empowered 29,000+ high school students since 2021 to showcase their ideas and impress top university admissions. Now, it’s your turn! Why Join HCGEC 2025? 🔥 Boost Skills that Matter: Strengthen your writing, critical thinking, and persuasive communication through exclusive workshops and webinars with experts. 🔥 Supercharge Your College Applications: Add a global extracurricular to your CV and write essays that inspire — the kind universities and employers value most. 🔥 Win Big: Win incredible prizes like: Free access to the Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course Cash prizes up to USD 9000 Global Recognition and publication Mentorship hours with experts Certificate of Achievement and more! 🔥 Shape the Conversation: Use your voice to explore today’s issues and turn insight into influence. 🔥 Join a Global Network: Connect with a passionate community of young thinkers from over 140 countries who are challenging ideas, driving change, and reimagining the future — one essay at a time. All it takes is one essay to take your writing & university applications to the next level. REGISTER NOW! Avail Early-Bird Prices.. Registration Fee = $15 ($20) Use Code HCRIMSON55 to get $5 off Early-bird registration ends on 15th December, 2026 How It Works: 1. Register Individually to secure your spot. 2. Join Exclusive Webinars to refine your essay-writing skills. 3. Choose Your Prompt from three categories: creative, argumentative, or journalistic. 4. Submit Your 500-Word Essay that showcases your unique perspective. 5. Compete in the Final Round for the ultimate prizes and recognition! Have questions? Visit HCGEC’s website/Instagram, or email them at info@essaycomp.org. |
