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About the Competition
“The Dreaming Spires” Global Essay Competition invites high school students from all over the world to showcase their academic research and writing capabilities. Students are invited to write research essays in any of the 5 subject fields:
- Science & Technology
- Social Sciences & Psychology
- Humanities & History
- Economics & Business
- Medicine & Health
Shortlisted candidates will attend an online Final Presentation & Defense judged by academics from the University of Oxford and Cambridge. They will also be granted an opportunity to publish their papers and travel to Oxford for an Awards Ceremony and Dinner. The winner will be offered a free spot to attend one of the Oxbridge Academic Programs by WorldStrides in summer 2023.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Competition Timeline
30 November 2022: Registration starts
30 April 2023: Essay Submission deadline
Mid-May 2023: Short-listed candidates notified
End of May 2023: Final Presentation & Defense and Winner Announcement
July/August: Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Worldstrides
Who We Are
WorldStrides delivers educational programs that encourage participants of all ages to learn about themselves and the world. Our focus on immersive, hands-on experiences allows us to facilitate moments of engagement that delight and open up the world of learning. By offering a wide range of programs for participants throughout their lifetime learning journey, we prepare them for success in the future. This is what sets us apart as the leader in educational travel and experiences。Since our founding, more than nine million learners from all 50 U.S. states have participated in programs with us. Today, we partner with nearly 7,000 K-12 schools and 800 universities globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Strong academic authorities to guarantee quality. All judges come from the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge and are recognised experts in their academic fields.
A broad range of topics for research. Feel free to write about any topic that interests you under the five academic tracks.
Attractive prizes for winners. The first place winner will be awarded a free place at one of the Oxbridge Academic Programs in Summer 2023. All short-listed candidates will be invited to Oxford, UK for an Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
The chance to be published. All finalists will have an opportunity for their papers to be published in academic journals and even in notable bibliographic database.
Additional programmes are available to support your journey of becoming a researcher. No matter what stage you are at in writing a research paper, you will find a well-suited programme to facilitate your paper writing.
- High-level competition
- Professional judges
- Academic recognition
- Academic inspiration
- Stronger writing skills
- Exchange of academic ideas
- Appreciation for the spirit of research
High school students of all nationalities aged under 19.
If you are an experienced researcher, join us to have your academic insights and capabilities recognised.
If you are a highly-motivated aspiring researcher, join us to sharpen your critical thinking and paper writing skills.
If you a new to academic research, join us to develop your own research and communicate your findings through academic writing.
Strong academic authorities to guarantee quality. All judges come from the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge and are recognised experts in their academic fields.
