The Libra Essay Prize 2022

the Libra Essay Prize 2022 offers a chance to prepare for the academic rigour required by university assignments and provides a great accomplishment

Enter The Libra Essay Prize 2022

 

An annual essay prize for all students in years 12 & 13 looking to prepare for university.  

An excellent way for 6th form students to demonstrate that they have the makings of a scholar, the Libra Essay Prize offers a chance to prepare for the academic rigour required by university assignments and provides a great accomplishment to discuss on a personal statement or at interview. With inspiration from the admissions process at All Souls College, Oxford – known as ‘The hardest exam in the world’ – students are required to write an essay responding to one of the single-word essay titles below.  

Students are free to choose any subject or combination of subjects for their essays. We recommend students use their imagination to build interesting links between their chosen essay title and their school learning. Submitted essays will be vetted for plagiarism and judged by a range of academic specialists.

How to take part in The Libra Essay Prize 2022

Pick one essay title from the options above.

Write an essay of between 1,000 - 2,000 words (with Harvard style referencing, not included in word count).

Save your essay as “Title, Name, Year Group, School” before submitting to info@libraeducation.co.uk.

Prizes Available

1st place – £75

2nd place – £50

3rd place  – £25

The Libra Essay Prize 2022 will commence on the 20th January with a new set of single-word essay titles to give students in years 12 and 13 an opportunity to hone their essay-writing ability and showcase their knowledge, research and writing. 

The deadline for submission is the 24th June 2022 and winners will be announced the 8th July 2022.