The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025, organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), is now open for submissions. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Commonwealth invites young writers to explore the theme "Our Commonwealth Journey," reflecting on the significance of journeys within the Commonwealth context—be they geographical, historical, or personal.
Theme: Our Commonwealth Journey
Journeys are integral to personal growth and collective progress. The Commonwealth's evolution since its inception in 1949, now encompassing 56 member countries, exemplifies a shared journey of unity and diversity. This year's competition encourages participants to delve into the journeys that have shaped the Commonwealth and to reflect on their own experiences within this global community.
Categories and Topics
The competition is divided into two categories:
1. Senior Category (Ages 14-18):
Topics include envisioning equal access to education across the Commonwealth, reimagining national folklore, discussing the transformative power of literature, and narrating the life journey of a community plant.
2. Junior Category (Under 14):
Topics encompass learning about different Commonwealth countries, describing a sea voyage to a small island nation, imagining adventures through a secret door into a favorite book, and depicting an animal Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Eligibility and Submission
The competition is open to nationals or residents of all Commonwealth countries and territories, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Ireland, and Zimbabwe. Entries must be written in English and submitted by 23 May 2025.
How to Enter
Participants are encouraged to submit their entries online through the RCS website. Detailed guidelines and the submission portal are available at the official competition page.
Benefits of Participation
Engaging in the QCEC offers young writers a platform to express their perspectives, enhance their writing skills, and contribute to the global discourse on the Commonwealth's past, present, and future journeys. Winners and runners-up receive recognition for their literary talents and have the opportunity to connect with peers across the Commonwealth.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 is a unique opportunity for young individuals to reflect on and contribute to the ongoing narrative of the Commonwealth. By sharing their stories and insights, participants become part of a rich tradition of literary excellence and global citizenship.
ℹ️ For more information and to submit your entry, visit the official RCS website.
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
