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Guidelines for the 2024 International Essay Contest for Young People will be announced on this website and through the Goi Peace Foundation’s mailing list and facebook page by mid-February 2024. Winners Announced! -->

When do I register?

• You can submit your essay whenever you are ready.
• Since entries tend to concentrate on the deadline date, we recommend you submit your essay earlier to avoid difficulties in accessing the registration page.

How do I submit my essay?

• Before you register, please read the contest guidelines and FAQs carefully.
• Create your essay file in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format. Your essay file size must be 2MB or less. Your essay must be typed, with your name, email address and essay title included at the top of the first page.
• Go to either “Individual” or “School/Organization” Entrant Registration page.
• After entering all required information, click “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the page to create an account.
• When your account is successfully created, you will be automatically logged in to “My Account”.
• For “INDIVIDUAL”: In “My Account”, click “Register Essay” on the side menu, attach your essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT”. Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your certificate from the “Download Certificate”.
• For “SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION”: In “My Account”, click “Add/Delete Student” on the side menu, register one student per row, attach each essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT.” Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your students’ certificates from the “Student List” and your certificate from the “Teacher‘s Certificate of Participation” on the side menu.
• If you leave “My Account” page, you can log in again with your email address and password from “Entrant login” on the top menu.
• Please note that you can only create one account with one email address.

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My Jimoto – My Town Essay Contest

Link Japan Careers has turned 5 years old!

Each of them has joined countless others in making their own Japan stories and we would love to hear some of them.

This is your invitation to write an essay sharing positive experiences from your time in Japan that you would be excited for other people to know more about. Topics to write about may include an eye-opening cultural experience, things that you love about your town, episodes of personal interaction that bridged a cultural gap, and so on.

“Write a 1000 word essay about your Jimoto:

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• Confirm your eligibility and the terms and conditions here .
• Register your preferred name and email .
• Submit your essay between 500 ~1000 words about your “Jimoto”  hometown in Japan and why it has been special to you. Please submit you entry as a PDF written in English  and include your name and email in the header of each page. 
• The contest will run from December 6, 2021 to December 27, 2021
• Winners will be announced on January 6, 2022

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For Japanese citizens, and for anyone who didn’t drive in their home country, getting a Driver’s License in Japan can be a long, daunting, and expensive task.  For some jobs in Japan , a driving license is essential.

The minimum age for driving in Japan is 18 years old. Some earn their Japanese driving license by taking some basic courses and trying the driving test. Others take the longer and more expensive route of comprehensive courses, where graduation means that you automatically pass the Japan driving exam.

Japanese people usually go to driving schools and that takes several months of classroom and practical training and costs up to around 250,000 yen – the equivalent of over 1000 pounds or 2000 dollars.

Fortunately, if you have a valid driving license from your home country, you may be able to use it to change and convert your license to a Japanese driving license – without having to go to driving school, and sometimes without even taking the driving exam. Here’s how to get a driving license in Japan.

1. What you need to have and prepare:

• Check your license to see if the original issue date is on your license. If not, you should request a full driving record from the licensing authority in your country.
• The most common way to get this is by visiting your nearest Japan Automobile Federation office. Usually, they can give you the documentation you need within an hour. If there is not one nearby, certain offices allow you to apply via mail.
• Whatever documentation you use, the dates need to be compatible with your license. For example, you can only use university transcripts if you already had your licence at that time. This is why it’s important to have the original issue date mentioned earlier, as the documentation will only support the dates that you can show.
• Examples of good supporting documents: official academic transcripts, work certificates, pay stubs, utility bills in your name and address, or an entry stamp into your home country in your passport.
• Examples of bad supporting docs: bank statements, loan statements, credit card bills, marriage certificates, exit stamps in your passport.
• Ultimately, the validity of the documentation for proving the ‘3-months’ requirement is at the discretion of the Driver’s License Center representative who is handling your application.
• Often, there will be a photo booth in or near the Driver’s License Center.
• This photo is used for the application – you will have a different picture for your license.
• Passport and Residence Card, and a Certificate of Residence (住民票, Juminhyo) from your town office

2. What you need to do to convert your driving license:

No matter where your driver’s license is from, there are a few steps that everyone needs to take for the Japanese driving license application process.  Later, there are differences depending on the country.

• Some centers will require reservation a few months in advance. 
• The center will be able to advise you whether you can take care of all the steps at once, or if you need to make multiple trips.
• The driver’s license center representative in Japan will review your documents, especially about the ‘3-months’ requirement.
• They will also ask you about your driving history, what you needed to do to get your license, what kinds of driver’s ed courses you took, and so on.
• If you don’t speak Japanese, you are encouraged to bring a friend who can interpret for you.
• Wear your glasses or contacts, especially if your license says that you require them. 
• You will look at a ‘C’ shaped character, and will have to say which direction the opening is facing – up, down, left, or right.

If your driving license is from any of the following territories:

• Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Taiwan 
• The US States of Hawaii, Indiana*, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Washington (*Indiana license holders still need to take the written test)

…then the points above are all that you need to do, in most cases.

3. The written test and the driving test

If your country/state is not in the above list*, then you will need to take the two exams: the written test, and the driving test.  Each prefecture in Japan has its own rules, so contact the licencing center directly.

*In certain cases, the written test may still be required even if you are exempt from the driving test.

The written test

• This test is generally 10 questions, all true or false, and is available in English.
• A pass is 7 correct answers.
• While most of the content is familiar to anyone who is experienced with driving, it’s good to familiarize yourself with rules particular to Japan. Such examples are as always stopping before going over railroad crossings, or the effectively-0 limit for driving under the influence.

The driving test

• You will use a car provided by the Driver’s License center. It will be automatic unless you are applying for a driver’s license that lets you use manual transmission.
• While not a requirement, it is often very worthwhile to enroll for a few hours of practice with a tutor. These lessons are generally around 3000 to 5000 yen. You can practice on the actual driving course. 
• Checking the area outside of the vehicle to look for any obstructions before getting in.
• Adjust seat, belt, and mirrors, even if you feel they don’t need to be adjusted.
• Start driving through the course, following the rules of the road exactly to the letter. The course includes various signs, markers, turns, and even an ‘s-curve’ and ‘crank’ where you need to drive through short but narrow and winding paths without going over the lines.
• Making sure your movements and actions are very clear and obvious to the instructor. Common wisdom is that if they didn’t explicitly see that you did it, you didn’t do it!
• It’s not uncommon to need to take the Japanese driving test again a few times. Many people don’t pass on their first try, so it’s fair to be prepared to take the test a few times if necessary and consider it a happy surprise if you make it through on your first one!
• If you’ve passed your test, you’ll have your picture taken and your new license issued to you. It’s important to dress well, not only to make a good impression, but because it will be your ID photo that others may see.

4. After you get your driving license

Congratulations!  You’ve received your Japanese driver’s license as a foreigner in Japan. Now there are some more things to keep in mind as you hit the road. Here are our tips for driving in Japan.

Renewal procedure

• Your first Japanese driving license is valid for up to 3 years. Near the expiration date, you’ll receive a postcard in the mail with information about renewing, which can be done within 1 month before or after your birthday that year. 
• When you renew, you will have to sit through a one-lesson safety course. The length of the lesson can vary depending on if you have any infractions, if it’s your first time renewing, and so on. up-to-date.

Keeping your address up-to-date

Just like your residence card, you will need to update your address on your Japanese driving license when you move. You can do this at driver’s license centers, but you can often get it done at your local police station (not kobans!).

• Similar to AAA in America, the Japan Automobile Federation offers services that can be helpful in an emergency situation, and they offer 24/7 translation support.
• If you don’t own a car, there are numerous car share services in Japan that you can now use thanks to your new driving license. These are services where you can rent a car for a short time through an online reservation system. Websites like Lease Japan are useful for this.

It’s a good idea to read the Japanese book ‘Rules of the Road’ to pass your driving test.

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Editorial: Japan nat'l book essay contest a chance to reflect on life-changing encounters

February 3, 2023 (Mainichi Japan)

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The winners of the 68th national youth book essay contest, a yearly contest sponsored by the School Library Association and The Mainichi Newspapers Co., have been decided. Over 2.97 million essays were submitted from a total of 24,459 elementary, junior high, and high schools across Japan and Japanese schools abroad.

Encounters with books nurture people and expand their world. People across the globe are facing various issues, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to environmental destruction, and essays that considered these issues through books stood out, hinting at the high level of interest in these topics.

There were also students whose eyes were opened to issues in society though the books they read. Minami Hase, a third-year student at No. 2 Minamisuna Junior High School in Tokyo's Koto Ward, read the Japanese translation of "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl.

The book chronicles Frankl's experiences as a Jewish psychiatrist who survived imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Touching on the prisoners who would give up their bread for their starving friends, it praises the noble spirit of humans who choose themselves how to behave even when facing the most extreme circumstances.

At the time she read the book, Hase was worrying about her future course, and she picked up the book in search of emotional support. She realized that until then she had only been pursuing her personal happiness.

"A life dedicated to making other people happy is what fulfills the heart." The solid growth Hase achieved through reading the book was recognized, and her essay was awarded the education minister's prize in the junior high school division.

In a lecture in 1980, Frankl said that being a human means we can be different anytime we choose. He stressed that the ability to overcome oneself and to grow is something that everyone possesses.

However, whether a person can actually change or not likely depends on whether they have an experience that triggers them to do so. An encounter with a book can serve as such an experience.

Books broaden the perspectives of readers, and turn their interest to the societies surrounding them. How can we achieve a better society? By changing ourselves we can take the first step toward considering that question.

By deeply interacting with the books we encounter, we can discover a new side to ourselves. We want many children to know the joy of doing this.

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2020 Japanese Essay Contest Winners

The competition includes both a speech contest and an essay contest, and participants come from high schools, colleges, and universities all over New England. The college competition, in particular, includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced divisions for the essay contest, and intermediate and advanced divisions for the speech contest. There was no award ceremony this year due to the pandemic, but a virtual event is scheduled for this fall. Congratulations to all of the winners! Ella Marie Jaman
 ’22 2nd place, college advanced division essay
 『祖父の軍刀』 (“Grandfather's Sword”) Yujin Moon
 ’20 2nd place, college intermediate division essay
 『手放せない支え、日本』 (“Indispensable Japan”) (Yujin also placed first last year in the college beginner division essay.) Kyra Tan
 ’23 3rd place, college beginner division essay
 『イチゴのお弁当包』 (“Strawberry Furoshiki”) Hung-te Wu ’22 3rd place, college advanced division essay
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Japanese youth honored at essay contest awards ceremony

The awards ceremony of the 2023 Panda Cup Japan Youth Essay Contest was held Thursday in Beijing.

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), speaks at the awards ceremony of the 2023 Panda Cup Japan Youth Essay Contest in Beijing, Nov. 30, 2023. [Photo/CICG]

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), noted the importance of exchanges between Chinese and Japanese youths as China-Japan relations enter a crucial period. The Panda Cup Japan Youth Essay Contest, a signature event of CICG, has played an important role in promoting youth exchanges between the two countries, deepening relationships, and enhancing people-to-people friendship and mutual understanding, added Du.

The awards ceremony of the 2023 Panda Cup Japan Youth Essay Contest is held in Beijing on Nov. 30, 2023. [Photo/CICG]

Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Panda Cup Japan Youth Essay Contest. Du stated his expectation that more Japanese youths will visit China, learn about Chinese history and culture, and gain firsthand experience of China's development and achievements. This effort aims to help the Japanese gain a true, multi-dimensional, and panoramic view of China.

The contest this year received a record high of 846 essays and conducted a survey among contestants to gather their views on China-Japan relations, garnering a total of 197 questionnaires.

Since the contest's launch in 2014, it has collected more than 5,000 essays from people aged 16-35 across Japan. Last week, a group of 24 award-winners visited Beijing and Suzhou in China's Jiangsu province.

The awards ceremony was jointly organized by CICG Asia-Pacific, the Chinese Embassy in Japan, and the Japan Science Society.

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The 'National Level Essay Writing Competition' for school children, introduced by 'Experience Japan' in 2021, is an initiative that aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the India-Japan relationship among the younger generation.

This annual event encourages students to delve into the rich cultural tapestry of both nations, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration that have flourished over the years.

Participants are invited to express their insights and learnings about the shared values, historical ties, and collaborative efforts that have shaped the India-Japan bond.

Through this competition, 'Experience Japan' seeks to inspire a dialogue among students about the significance of international relationships and cultural exchange, thereby nurturing informed global citizens who value diversity and harmony.

Number of Participants:

EWC 2023: 967

EWC 2022: 740

EWC 2021: 237

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Step 1:>   Dissemination: Schools are required to disseminate competition details and motivate students to participate in the competition.

Step 2:>  Registration : Students are required to register online and provide individual details and participation fee payment.

Step 3:> Communication : Our (Experience Japan’s) team will issue a Unique Participation ID and essay submission links to each participant.

Step 4:> Preparation : Participants are required to conduct research on the topic and prepare essays in Hindi or English on the topics provided, adhering to the word limit specified.

Step 5:> Submission : Participants are required to upload the completed essays via the provided link before the deadline of May 7, 2024.

Step 6:> Announcement : Results will be declared on May 30, 2024, and winners will be receiving awards from Experience Japan.

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Registration open from 1 april 2024 - 7 may 2024 register now and submit your essay online by 7 may 2024, category 1: primary, for grade 4 - grade 5.

भारतीयों के बीच जापानी एनिमेशन की लोकप्रियता

Popularity of Japanese Animation among Indians

Word Limit: 250-350 words

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For grade 6 - grade 8.

जापान: संस्कृति और परंपरा की एक चित्र यवनिका

Japan: A Tapestry of Culture and Tradition

Word Limit: 400-500 words

Category 3: Senior

For grade 9 - grade 12.

भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के विकास में जापान का योगदान   

Contribution of Japan in the growth of Indian Economy

Word Limit: 500 - 700 words

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Judgement criteria.

Relevance of the theme : - connection & significance of the issue being discussed

Comprehensiveness :- How complete and detailed the writer’s expositions of the topic

Originality : - Uniqueness, Novelty and authenticity of ideas 

Insights: - A fresh way of looking at things, critical view of the subject.

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Submit your entry to the International Essay Contest for Young People and win cash prizes and a free trip to Japan. All nationalities can participate from anywhere in the world. The essay must be 700 words or less in order to qualify. However, the cover page and essay title are excluded from the word count. 

International Essay Contest Japan 2020 

This annual essay writing competition is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

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Based in Japan, the Goi Peace Foundation is a public benefit organization supported by members around the world working together to create a culture of peace. Our mission is to foster a sustainable and harmonious global society by promoting consciousness, values, and wisdom for creating peace, and by building cooperation among individuals and organizations across diverse fields, including education, science, culture, and the arts.

International Essay Contest Japan 2020 Detail:

Host Country: Japan

Organized By:  The Goi Peace Foundation

Endorsed By:  The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, Japan Private High School Federation Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc.

Supported By:  Seiko Holdings Corporation, Plus Corporation

Essay Theme/Topic:

"A LETTER FROM MYSELF IN 2030"

Imagine what a perfect world would be ten years from now. Write a message from yourself in 2030 to your present self (2020), describing the state of the world, the way people live, and what you do yourself in society. In addition, include any important message that you may want to tell yourself about your current status. 

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The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize:  Certificate, a prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900 as of Feb. 2020)  ( 1 entrant )
• 2nd Prize:  Certificate, a prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450 as of Feb. 2020) and gift ( 2 entrants )
• 3rd Prize:  Certificate and gift ( 5 Entrants )
• Honorable Mention:  Certificate and gift ( 25 entrants )

1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony to be held in Tokyo, Japan in November 2020 and will receive the Minister of Education Award. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.)

Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.

All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2020 (Japan time) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2020.

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Guidelines:

• Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2020) in one of the following age categories: a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 – 25)
• Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.
• Entries may be submitted online or by postal mail.
• IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page and follow the required steps.   Since the online registration page is expected to experience high traffic towards the June 15 deadline, we suggest that you submit your essay as early as possible.
• Category (Children or Youth)
• Age as of June 15, 2020
• Nationality
• Address 
• Phone number 
• School name (if applicable)
• Your essay title
• Language 
• Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.
• Only one entry per person is accepted.
• A cover page template is available to download. You may also create your own cover page with all items (1)-(12) above.
• We are unable to confirm receipt of the essays.
• Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
• Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer.
• If you have questions, please consult the FAQ section below.

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The last date to apply for International Essay Contest Japan 2020  is June 15, 2020

How To Apply for International Essay Contest Japan 2020:

To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page and follow the required steps.

If you wish to submit your entry by postal mail, send it to International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation 1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan.

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Thank you to all of the participants in the 2024 High School Essay Contest. See you next year!

The 2023 winning essay eilís frances brannigan the 2022 winning essay payten c. shimizu the 2021 winning essay josephine kwok the 2020 winning essay jaden martinez the 2019 winning essay/logo reflection kaila nakamura.

For additional information, please contact the KCC-JEE office at (847) 386-7661 , or e-mail us at [email protected]

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Congratulations to the 2024 KCC-JEE High School Essay Contest Winner Sedona Rain Smith

The 2024 Winning Essay Sedona Rain Smith Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Vancouver, WA

The 2024 KCC-JEE High School Essay Contest winner is Sedona Rain Smith from Vancouver, WA . She will spend four weeks in Kyoto, Japan in summer 2024 studying Japanese with Jaden Martinez, the 2020 contest winner. Congratulations, Sedona!

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日本に学ぶマシュー・サヴァス ’08 （ベイツ大学四年生2008）

去年留学生として京都へ行く前、私が初めてのものを食べてみる機会は少なかった。私の食事はパスタやチーズなど母が作ってくれる西洋料理に制限されていたからである。しかしホストファミリーと住んでいる間に, 私の食べ物は変わり、その楽しみ方も分かってきた。 最初はみそ汁を飲むのも難題だった。また、初めて朝ご飯に魚が出た時には泣きそうになり、私のシリアルはどこかということしか考えられなかった。それに箸の使い方が下手だったから、骨が取れなく、飲み込んでしまったことがよくあった。そして毎晩のようにお母さんが作ったタコとキュウリのサラダはすっぱくてたまらなかったので、縮み上がり、食べる度に目を閉じた。その頃は和食が本当に嫌いだった。 しかし私は、異文化を尊敬するものと思っていたので、ホストのお母さんが作ってくれる料理も買ってくれる物も食べてみる義務があると感じ、頑張って食べた。毎日食べるにつれて、徐々に和食に慣れるようになり、いつの間にか私の周りの料理を何でも食べてみたいと思うようになった。 そしてある日、広島で、色々見知らぬものにまみれていたお好み焼きを食べた。大阪では次の一口を食べるのが怖いほど辛い韓国料理を食べた。ある夜、京都の街を歩きながら露店で買ったタコ焼きも食べた。そしてある時、まだ生きているウナギが切り開かれているのを見て「おいしそう！」という思いがけない感情が出てきた。さすがの私も日本人のようになってきたのだ。 冬休みにタイへ行った時、一番訪ねたい所はバンコクの公設市場で、そこでこれまでの生涯で一番美味しいカレーを食べた。ベトナム旅行では、見つけられるあるゆる種類のフォを喜んで食べた。 日本に住んで和食を食べなかったら、この大変美味な経験はできなかったはずだ。それに、このおかげで私の食生活はよい方に変わった。今、日本食を作るのも大好きだ。だから、私は日本に深く感謝している。

アリシア・デッセン ’07 （ベイツ大学四年生2007）　二年生の時、私はベイツ大学の日本に行くプログラムの広告に気が付きました。その時まで、日本に行く気はなかったのですが、少し興味を持ちました。だから、その説明会に出た後、行こうと思うようになりました。そして秋、金沢に行きました。そこに住んでいる間に、日本が大好きになり、今 私にとっては特別な所です。 　一般に外国人は「日本は面白い歴史があるし、きれいな庭や楽しい町があっていい観光ができるし、おいしい料理が食べられるし、すごい国だ」と言います。私もそのために日本が好きですが、他の絶対的理由もあります。それは日本人の性格です。日本に行った時、日本人はとても優しかったです。私が助けてほしかった時、いつでも親切に助けてくれました。 　例えば，私は三か月加畑さんというホストファミリーと住んでいましたが、すごく私を歓迎し、世話をし、町を案内してくれました。私はとても嬉しかったです。加畑さんは娘のように面倒を見てくれました。兄弟もとても優しかったです。毎晩食事をしながら、お互いに日米の文化や習慣について面白い話をし、習いました。たくさんいい経験をしました。素敵な日本人に会えたので、ホストファミリーに滞在して本当によかったです。今でもよく電子メールや手紙や年賀状をお互いに送ります。私はすぐにでも金沢に戻りたいと思っています。 　優しい日本人は加畑家だけではなく,　先生や他の知らない人もとても優しかったです。例えば観光している時道に迷ったら、日本人はいつも助けくれました。実はある日、男の人が道を教えられなくて、私を車で連れて行ってくれました。もちろん、その人はそうしなくてもよかったのですが、これは日本人らしい例です。 　だから、私の日本は日本の人々です。私はヨーロッパや南アフリカに行ったことがありますが、世界中にそんな親切な人たちは見つけられません。とても特別です。私は日本人を思い出す時、感動します。

ジョー・ドルーリー ’09（ベイツ大学二年生2007） 　 　子供の時、私はカリフォルニアに住んでいて、すしが好きな母が私を毎週すしのレストランに連れて行ってくれました。レストランの名前は「ハピー・すし」と言って、食べ物が私を 幸せにしてくれました。私はハピー・すしで、まきものを食べたり、さしみを食べたり、えだまめを食べたりしました。すしの板前は何でも食べたアメリカ人の 子供にびっくりしました。 　すしのおかげで、私は日本の文化にきょうみを持ちました。いつもおもしろい すしがあるし、いろいろちがうし、かんたんでややこしいし、すしが私の日本でした。カリフォルニアで三年間、いっぱいすしを食べた後、私の家族はモンタナにひっこしました。私の町にはすしのレストランがなかったので、私はとてもかなしかったです。それで、ちょっと日本の文化がなくなりました。すし屋がないから、日本の文学にきょうみを持つようになりました。特に俳句と小説が好きになりました。高校生の時、えんどうしゅうさくを読みました。えんどうの本、「ちんもく」は鎖国時代を説明しています。 　でも高校生の時、私の町ですしのレストランが開きました。多くのモンタナの人はすしを食べないから、みんなは私がどうしてすしが食べられるか知っていました。私は色々な文化を習うのが好きです。食べ物はたくさんの文化を象徴していると思います。食べ物は歴史、宗教、文化の伝統を象徴していると思います。 　来年、私は日本に行くつもりです。でも、アルバイトができなくて、お金をたくさんためていないので、すしが買えないかもしれません。その時は、すしの作り方を習います！

One of the most important missions of the Consulate General of Japan in Boston is to promote mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. To pursue this mission and encourage the study of Japanese language as well as culture, our office will hold an essay contest entitled “Watashi no Nihon”.

This contest is open to all undergraduate college students studying Japanese in New England. We would like to ask you to encourage your students to enter and share their vision and impressions of Japan, “Watashi no Nihon”.

Both the guidelines and entry form for the contest are attached. Please remember, only two entrants per university/college will be allowed.

We look forward to reading your students ideas about Japan.

For any inquiries regarding this event please contact Joshua Wilber at [email protected] and place Essay Contest in the subject line.

Most Sincerely,

Yuzo Sekigawa

Consul for Information and Cultural Affairs Consulate General of Japan in Boston

=============== 2007 Consulate General of Japan in Boston Essay Contest

“Watashi no Nihon”

1. This contest is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a university/college within the six New England states with a Japanese language course.

2. The closing date for entries is Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Essays must arrive by this date at the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.

3. When submitting your essay please ensure you include a fully completed Entry Form, which includes exact character count. The Entry Form should be filled-in by the author of the essay, and then checked and signed by the author’s instructor.

4. There will be two categories/levels. First Level: 3 or less years of study. Second Level: 4 + years of study. (Two years of high school Japanese is counted as one year of university level.)

5. Each university/college will be allowed two entries (one from each level or both from the same level).

6. The length of the essay should be no more than 800 characters (2 sheets of Genkou Youshi — Ofuji can give this to you).

7. The essay’s theme is “Watashi no Nihon”.

8. The essay can be either typed or hand written.

9. Essays must be written in Japanese.

10. Essays must conform to the character limit as specified above to be eligible for a prize.

11. Essays will not be returned.

12. Essays should be sent to the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.

13. The official results will be announced on the Consulate General of Japan in Boston’s website (www.boston.us.emb-japan.go.jp) between March 15th and 20th 2007.

14. The 2 first prize winners will each receive a plaque, books and other prizes and have their winning essays published. Second and third prize winners will receive a certificate of merit, books and other prizes. The award ceremony will be held on Friday March 30, 2007 at the Consul General’s official residence. (Directions will be sent to awardees.)

15. Copyright of the essays will be retained by the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.

Watashi no Nihon

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

School: _______________________________________________

Level: 3 years or less 4+ years (please circle)

Character Count: __________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ Signature Date

_________________________________________________________ Instructor’s Signature: Date

Essays to be received by Wednesday, 2/28/2007.

Mail to: Consulate General of Japan in Boston Attention: Essay Contest 600 Atlantic Avenue, 14th Floor Boston, MA 02210

Phone (617) 973-9772

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Best Essay Writing Contests in 2024

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Climate Change Writing Competition

Write the World

Genres: Essay, Memoir, and Non-fiction

This month, dear writers, ahead of COP27, help us raise the voices of young people in this urgent fight. In a piece of personal narrative, tell the world’s leaders gathering in how climate change impacts you. How has this crisis changed your environment, your community, your sense of the future? Storytelling, after all, plays a critical role in helping us grasp the emergency through which we are all living, igniting empathy in readers and listeners—itself a precursor to action.

Additional prizes:

Runner-up: $50

📅 Deadline: October 18, 2022 (Expired)

African Diaspora Awards 2024

Kinsman Avenue Publishing, Inc

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Up to $1000 in cash prizes for the African Diaspora Award 2024. African-themed prose and poetry wanted. Top finalists are published in Kinsman Quarterly’s magazine and the anthology, “Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora.”

Publication in anthology, "Black Butterfly: Voices of the African Diaspora" and print and digital magazine

💰 Entry fee: $25

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2024

Literary and Photographic Contest 2023-2024

Hispanic Culture Review

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Poetry

As we move forward we carry our culture wherever we go. It keeps us alive. This is why we propose the theme to be “¡Hacia delante!”. A phrase that means to move forward. This year we ask that you think about the following questions: What keeps you moving forward? What do you carry with you going into the future? How do you celebrate your successes, your dreams, and your culture?

Publication in magazine

📅 Deadline: February 07, 2024 (Expired)

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Irene Adler Prize

Lucas Ackroyd

Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, and Travel

I’ve traveled the world from Sweden to South Africa, from the Golden Globes to the Olympic women’s hockey finals. I’ve photographed a mother polar bear and her cubs and profiled stars like ABBA, Jennifer Garner and Katarina Witt. And I couldn’t have done it without women. I’ve been very fortunate, and it’s time for me to give back. With the Irene Adler Prize, I’m awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution.

2x honorable mentions: $250

📅 Deadline: May 30, 2024

A Very Short Story Contest

Gotham Writers Workshop

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, and Non-fiction

Write a great short story in ten words or fewer. Submit it to our contest. Entry is free. Winner of the bet gets a free Gotham class.

Free writing class from Gotham Writers Workshop.

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2024

Young Sports Journalist 2024

Genres: Essay and Non-fiction

The Young Sports Journalist Competition, 2024, seeks well-argued articles from aspiring journalists aged 14-21. Winning entries will be published online and printed in the Summer Issue of Pitch. Critiqued by our panel of accomplished judges, winners will also receive a £50 cash prize and offered work experience here at PITCH HQ. The competition runs from 7 February 2024 to 5 April 2024. And winners will be announced in May.

Publication in magazine and online

📅 Deadline: April 05, 2024 (Expired)

Hispanic Culture Review Contest 2022-2023

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Short Story, and Flash Fiction

As the Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano once said, "the best that the world has is in the many worlds that the world contains." Therefore, this year we invite you to reflect on the following questions: How do you or your community celebrate these connections? How do you value those experiences with those people who leave a mark on your life? 1 work will be awarded in each category: 1) photography & visual arts, 2) poetry, and 3) narrative/essay/academic investigation.

$100 for photography, poetry, and essay winners

Publication

💰 Entry fee: $0

📅 Deadline: February 01, 2023 (Expired)

Rigel 2024: $500 for Prose, Poetry, Art, or Graphic Novel

Sunspot Literary Journal

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Script Writing, and Short Story

Literary or genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication, while runners-up and finalists are offered publication. No restrictions on theme or category. Closes: February 29. Entry fee: $12.50. Enter as many times as you like through Submittable or Duotrope

$500 + publication

Runners-up and finalists are offered publication

💰 Entry fee: $12

📅 Deadline: February 29, 2024 (Expired)

Brink Literary Journal Award for Hybrid Writing

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, Science Writing, and Short Story

The Brink Literary Journal Award for Hybrid Writing will be administered to the winner of a literary contest designed to champion innovative hybrid and cross-genre work.

💰 Entry fee: $22

📅 Deadline: February 16, 2024 (Expired)

Annual Student Essay Contest

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

For this year’s Essay Contest, we are asking students to think about why the story of the Oklahoma City bombing is important today.

📅 Deadline: March 04, 2024 (Expired)

The Hudson Prize

Black Lawrence Press

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or prose. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers.

💰 Entry fee: $28

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)

World Historian Student Essay Competition

World History Association

Genres: Children's and Essay

The World Historian Student Essay Competition is an international competition open to students enrolled in grades K–12 in public, private, and parochial schools, and those in home-study programs. Membership in the World History Association is not a requirement for submission. Past winners may not compete in the same category again.

📅 Deadline: May 01, 2024 (Expired)

Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024

Anthology Magazine

The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in the English language by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. We are looking for an engaging article that will capture the reader’s attention, conveying a strong sense of the destination and the local culture. Max 1000 words.

💰 Entry fee: $16

📅 Deadline: November 30, 2024

Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult

The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize is a writing competition sponsored by the stage and radio series Selected Shorts. Selected Shorts is recorded for Public Radio and heard nationally on both the radio and its weekly podcast. This years entries will be judged by Carmen Maria Machado (In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties).

$1000 + free 10 week course with Gotham Writers

📅 Deadline: March 01, 2024 (Expired)

Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award

Killer Nashville

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Poetry, Science Fiction, Script Writing, Short Story, and Thriller

The Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award is committed to discovering new writers, as well as superlative books by established authors and, upon discovery, sharing those writers and their works with new readers. There are a large number of both fiction and non-fiction categories you can enter.

💰 Entry fee: $79

📅 Deadline: June 15, 2024

NOWW 26th International Writing Contest

Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop (NOWW)

Open to all writers in four categories: poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and critical writing.

2nd: $100 | 3rd: $50

💰 Entry fee: $7

High School Academic Research Competition

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

The High School Academic Research Competition is where talented students from around the world compete to publish high-quality research on any topic. SARC challenges students to sharpen their critical thinking skills, immerse themselves in the research process, and hone their writing skills for success.

Indigo Research Intensive Summer Program

📅 Deadline: April 17, 2024 (Expired)

Indignor Play House Annual Short Story Competition

Indignor House Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, and Young Adult

Indignor House Publishing is proud to announce that our annual writing competition (INDIGNOR PLAYHOUSE Short Story Annual Competition) is officially open with expected publication in the fall of 2024. Up to 25 submissions will be accepted for inclusion in the annual anthology.

2nd: $250 | 3rd: $150

💰 Entry fee: $20

Military Anthology: Partnerships, the Untold Story

Armed Services Arts Partnership

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Non-fiction, Poetry, and Short Story

Partners are an integral aspect of military life, at home and afar, during deployment and after homecoming. Partnerships drive military action and extend beyond being a battle buddy, wingman, or crew member. Some are planned while others arise entirely unexpectedly. Spouses, family, old or new friends, community, faith leaders, and medical specialists all support the military community. Despite their importance, the stories of these partnerships often go untold. This anthology aims to correct that: We will highlight the nuances, surprises, joy, sorrow, heroism, tears, healing power, and ache of partnerships. We invite you to submit the story about partnerships from your journey, so we can help tell it.

$500 Editors' Choice award

$250 for each genre category (prose, poetry, visual art)

Askew's Word on the Lake Writing Contest

Shuswap Association of Writers

Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Essay, Memoir, and Short Story

Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you. Part of the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival in Salmon Arm, BC, the contest is open to submissions in short fiction (up to 2,000 words), nonfiction (up to 2,000 words), and poetry (up to three one-page poems).

💰 Entry fee: $11

📅 Deadline: January 31, 2024 (Expired)

Vocal Challenges

Genres: Essay, Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Short Story

Enter themed storytelling contests to put your creativity to the test and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes and more. To submit, you'll need to sign up for a monthly fee of $9.99, or $4.99/month for 3 months.

$1,000 — $5,000

💰 Entry fee: $15

📅 Deadline: March 07, 2024 (Expired)

Bacopa Literary Review Annual Writing Contest

Writers Alliance of Gainesville

Bacopa Literary Review’s 2024 contest is open from March 4 through April 4, with $200 Prize and $100 Honorable Mention in each of six categories: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Flash Fiction, Free Verse Poetry, Formal Poetry, and Visual Poetry.

📅 Deadline: May 02, 2024 (Expired)

Journalism Competition 2024

What are the most important issues taking place close to home? Perhaps a rare bird sighting near your town? Or a band of young people in your province fighting for access to higher education? This month, immerse yourself in a newsworthy event inside the borders of your own country, and invite us there through your written reporting.

Best entry: $100

Runner up: $50 | Best peer review: $50

📅 Deadline: July 22, 2024

Goldilocks Zone

Sunspot Lit is looking for the perfect combination of craft and appeal in stories, CNF, novel or novella excerpts, artwork, graphic novels, poems, scripts/screenplays. Literary and genre accepted. Enter through Submittable or Duotrope.

💰 Entry fee: $10

📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024 (Expired)

Stories of Inspiration

Nonfiction stories of inspiration wanted (between 500 to 2,000 words). Submissions should highlight the struggle and resilience of the human spirit, especially related to cultures of BIPOC or marginalized communities. Stories must be original, unpublished works in English. One successful entry will be awarded each month from April 2024 and will be included within Kinsman Quarterly’s online journal and digital magazine. Successful authors receive $200 USD and publication in our digital magazine. No entry fee required.

Publication in Kinsman Quarterly's online magazine

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2024

International Essay Competition 2023/24

Avernus Education

Genres: Essay

Welcome to our prestigious International Essay Competition. At Avernus Education, we are thrilled to provide a platform for young minds to showcase their prowess in Medicine, Engineering, Law, Economics, Psychology, History and Politics. These varied subject categories underscore the importance of interdisciplinary study, a crucial foundation for future leaders in our increasingly interconnected world. Winners receive an exclusive Avernus Education Scholarship worth over £5000 - granting them free entrance to our exclusive summer camp at Oxford University! Outstanding Runners Up receive 5 hours worth of Credits for Avernus Education courses, conferences and tutoring services.

100% Scholarship Award to our Oxford University Summer Programme (worth £5995)

Partial scholarship

📅 Deadline: February 19, 2024 (Expired)

Solas Awards

Best Travel Writing

Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. With the Solas Awards we honor writers whose work inspires others to explore. We’re looking for the best stories about travel and the world. Funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result. We hope these awards will be a catalyst for those who love to leave home and tell others about it.

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2024

Aurora Polaris Creative Nonfiction Award

Trio House Press

We seek un-agented full-length creative nonfiction manuscripts including memoir, essay collections, etc. 50,000 - 80,000 words.

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2024

The Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction

The Letter Review

Genres: Essay, Memoir, Non-fiction, Crime, Humor, and Science Writing

2-4 Winners are published. We Shortlist 10-20 writers. Seeking Nonfiction 0-5000 words. Judges’ feedback available. Open to writers from anywhere in the world, with no theme or genre restrictions. Judged blind. All entries considered for publication + submission to Pushcart.

Publication by The Letter Review

💰 Entry fee: $2

Personal Essay Competition 2024

Genres: Essay and Memoir

We want to hear about an experience in your life, rife with characters and description and conflict and scene… but we also want to hear how you make sense of this experience, how it sits with you, and why it has surfaced as writing. Open a window into your life and invite your readers to enter.

📅 Deadline: June 24, 2024

International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition

Vine Leaves Press

Genres: Essay, Memoir, Non-fiction, and Novel

Small presses have potential for significant impact, and at Vine Leaves Press, we take this responsibility quite seriously. It is our responsibility to give marginalized groups the opportunity to establish literary legacies that feel rich and vast. Why? To sustain hope for the world to become a more loving, tolerable, and open space. It always begins with art. That is why we have launched this writing competition.

Book publication

📅 Deadline: July 01, 2024

Great American Think-Off

New York Mills Regional Cultural Center

The Great American Think-Off is an exhibition of civil disagreement between powerful ideas that connect to your life at the gut level. The Cultural Center, located in the rural farm and manufacturing town of New York Mills, sponsors this annual philosophy contest.

📅 Deadline: April 01, 2024 (Expired)

Narratively 2023 Memoir Prize

Narratively

Genres: Essay, Humor, Memoir, and Non-fiction

Narratively is currently accepting submissions for their 2023 Memoir Prize. They are looking for revealing and emotional first-person nonfiction narratives from unique and overlooked points of view. The guest judge is New York Times bestselling memoirist Stephanie Land.

$1,000 and publication

📅 Deadline: November 30, 2023 (Expired)

Work-In-Progress (WIP) Contest

Unleash Press

Genres: Crime, Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Science Fiction, Science Writing, and Young Adult

We aim to assist writers in the completion of an important literary project and vision. The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to aid in the completion of a book-length work of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Writers will also receive editorial feedback, coaching meetings, and an excerpt/interview feature in Unleash Lit.

Coaching, interview, and editorial support

💰 Entry fee: $35

📅 Deadline: July 15, 2024

100 Word Writing Contest

Tadpole Press

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Thriller, Young Adult, Children's, Poetry, Romance, Short Story, Suspense, and Travel

Can you write a story using 100 words or less? Pieces will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, and how the story captures a new angle, breaks through stereotypes, and expands our beliefs about what's possible or unexpectedly delights us. In addition, we are looking for writing that is clever or unique, inspires us, and crafts a compelling and complete story. The first-place prize has doubled to $2,000 USD.

2nd: writing coach package

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Why you should submit to writing contests

Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!

That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests. 

But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.

When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.

Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!

For tips on setting up a realistic writing plan, check out this free, ten-day course: How to Build a Rock-Solid Writing Routine.

In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.

The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.

In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.

Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?

The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.

Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.

Resources to help you win writing competitions in 2024

Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether. 

Aside from ensuring you follow the rules, here are a few resources that will help you perfect your submissions.

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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024

It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:

Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.

If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.

After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.

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Participate in the 2024 International Essay Contest for Young People!

The Goi Peace Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT), is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2024 International Essay Contest for Young People. This prestigious competition invites Kenyan youth to share their narratives on the theme "My Experience of Overcoming Conflict."

The contest aims to foster a global culture of peace and sustainable development by encouraging young minds to reflect on their personal encounters with conflict and how they have navigated through adversity. Through this platform, participants have the opportunity to inspire and be inspired, showcasing resilience and innovative perspectives that contribute to positive change.

To participate, interested individuals are encouraged to visit https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/ for detailed guidelines and submission requirements. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm (EAT), Saturday, 15th June, 2024.

This is an exceptional chance for Kenyan youth to voice their stories and insights on overcoming conflict, contributing to a world where peace and understanding prevail. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark on the global stage and inspire others with your experiences.

For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/     https://www.goipeace.or.jp. Let your story be heard and celebrated as we work together towards a brighter, more harmonious future.

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Benv kiwanis essay contest submissions due may 15.

MILL HALL — Kiwanis Club of Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys proudly announces its Annual Essay Contest. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes!” We want to know who our Community SuperHeroes are and how we can help them reach more Community Kids.

This essay contest is open to any student living within the Keystone Central School District. Non-public school attendees are also encouraged to apply.

A $500 scholarship is available for a graduating senior. Other prizes will be awarded by age group. Contest ends May 15 and winners will be announced on May 31. For more information and to submit your entries online, visit our website at www.kiwanisofbenv.org/essay-contest. Entries may also be mailed to BENV Kiwanis, PO Box 53, Mill Hall, PA 17751.

You may also contact Essay Contest Chairperson Sally Young at (570) 295-7213 with any questions you may have.

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Three high school students receive scholarships from Kansas Department of Insurance

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Three high school students received scholarships for a financial literacy essay contest from the Kansas Department of Insurance.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced on Thursday, May 9, the overall winner of the financial literacy essay contest sponsored by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of Insurance.

According to the Kansas Department of Insurance , earlier this year, the Department granted $10,000 each to three organizations for a financial literacy essay contest. Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas (JAG-K), Junior Achievement of Kansas and the Kansas Council for Economic Education each entered a selection of essays from Kansas students who participated in their financial literacy programs offered in over 200 high schools across Kansas. The students with the top three essays from each organization were awarded a share of $10,000 in scholarships. The first-place essay from each organization then advanced to compete for an overall contest winner and a share of an additional $10,000.

The contest finalists and their awards are:

• 1st Place: $5000 – Morgan Allen, (Kansas Council for Economic Education), Centralia High School
• 2nd Place: $3000 – Maggie Lesmeister, (Junior Achievement of Kansas), Seaman High School
• 3rd Place: $2,000 – Steven Nguyen, (Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas), Wichita Southeast High School

“This year’s winners demonstrated the ability to make an investment plan that builds upon their personal goals while evaluating risk and the threat of fraud,” said Schmidt. “Congratulations to all the winners this year, and I encourage them to apply their financial knowledge as they further their education.”

Kansas Department of Insurance said the winning students receive their scholarships in addition to the $5,000 scholarship they won in the first round of the contest. The students receive the award money in the form of a 529 savings account to use for the advancement of their education.

Kansas Department of Insurance previously announced winners from each participating organization can be found online at insurance.kansas.gov/news . For more information about the Kansas Insurance Department or to learn more about making smart investment decisions, visit insurance.kansas.gov and SmartInvestKS.com .

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These Delaware grade schools were honored by Federal judges in Law Day essay contest

To celebrate Law Day, local federal judges honored grade-school children who won an essay contest on the importance of the right to a jury trial.

Children from throughout Delaware were invited to submit essays, which were judged by a panel of judges from Delaware District and Bankruptcy courts.

The four winning classes were honored in Judge Maryellen Noreika’s court in Wilmington Monday where they read their essays in the presence of Noreika, Judge Sherry Fallon, Judge Christopher Burke and Bankruptcy Judge Kate Stickles.

"All essay submissions were outstanding and reflected the thoughtfulness and effort the students and teachers dedicated to this contest," Delaware District Court officials wrote in a press release.

Winners were selected from the following schools:

• Vanessa Gallaher’s fourth grade class from the Bayard School
• Jamie Henry’s fifth grade class from Mispillion Elementary School
• Vanessa Johnson’s sixth grade class from Dover Middle School of Excellence
• Joy Schwab’s seventh grade class from the Newark Charter School