Overview

You will understand how to write an analytically-backed article, address an international issue, identify a problem, and formulate a solution using journalistic language. 

Target Audience

Students concerned with international affairs. 

Deadline(s) 
January, May, August 

Overview

You will develop a brief research essay that discusses law-related issues. 

Target Audience

Students who enjoy thinking and writing about current issues.

Deadline(s)

June 

Overview

You will learn how to create a strong thesis, back up your arguments with scholarly sources, logically defend your claims, and practice using academic language to present your ideas. 

Target Audience

Students passionate about Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, or Law. 

Deadline(s)

June

Overview

You will learn how to structure a review article or research project, conduct scholarly research, ask and answer research questions, prepare a literature review, and contribute to an existing field of research. 

Target Audience

Students interested in the social sciences or the humanities. 

Deadline(s)

February, May, August, November 

Overview

You will understand how to write a research paper proposal, structure your research paper, identify an important research topic, conduct deep scholarly research, and creatively answer your research questions.

Target Audience

Students excited to write about the humanities or social sciences. 

Deadline(s)

October 

Overview

You will understand how to write an analytically-backed article, address an international issue, identify a problem, and formulate a solution using journalistic language.

Target Audience

Students who enjoy writing and learning about History. 

Deadline(s) 

February, May, August, November 

Overview

You will develop your personal writing skills for poetry, a short story, a one-act play, or a personal/academic essay. This competition is mainly focused on creative writing.

Target Audience

Students who enjoy writing and reading creatively about various topics. 

Deadline(s)

November

Overview

You will understand how to craft a creative piece of writing, incorporating originality, problem-solving skills, and structure as you draw from your interests, personal experiences, and/or imagination. 

Target Audience

Students interested in writing Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, memoirs, or critical essays. 

Deadline(s)

December

Overview

You will learn how to identify key political events and figures, construct a thesis, conduct scholarly research to back up your claims, present an original argument, and logically organize your essay. 

Target Audience

Students interested in History or Politics. 

Deadline(s)

January

Overview

You will learn how to apply economic theories, build a convincing argument, conduct scholarly research, use academic writing skills, and defend your point of view using logic. 

Target Audience

Students interested in writing or learning about Economics.

Deadline(s) 

January

Overview

You will contribute to the development of critical, inquisitive and philosophical thinking. You will use philosophy to think and write critically about various issues/ideas that matter in life.

Target Audience

Students who enjoy applying philosophical ideas to concrete situations.

Deadline(s)

January

Overview

You will learn how to present your argument in a compelling manner, logically format your essay, and conduct in-depth analyses of key quotes, notable events, and character traits.

Target Audience

Students interested in Philosophy, English literature, or persuasive writing. 

Deadline(s)

- Anthem: May
- The Fountainhead: June, September, December