Voices of Tomorrow Writing Challenge
The Quintus Scholars Voices of Tomorrow Writing Challenge gives students aged 13 to 18 the chance to sharpen their writing, share powerful ideas, and earn a fully funded place on our exclusive online group enrichment programme: Quintus Scholars Accredited Research Fellowship.
This is more than a competition; it’s an opportunity to be published, be heard, and be recognised as a rising voice among the next generation of thinkers.
100% Scholarships Available
Winners will also see their writing published across the Quintus Scholars platform.
Merit Scholarships Available: winners of the merit scholarship will have scholarships up to 50% and their writing considered for publication across our international platform.
Writing Categories
Choose one theme and let your voice shine:
- The Path Ahead: Choosing a subject, degree, or career direction.
- Beyond the Classroom: A personal experience with supercurriculars, extracurriculars or independent learning.
- Growth & Resilience: How you built a skill, overcame a challenge, or discovered a strength.
- Shifting Perspectives: A cultural experience or idea that changed how you see the world.
- Balance & Wellbeing: How health, focus, or mindfulness support your academic journey.
- Your Curiosity, Your Way: What you’ve explored outside the syllabus in a subject you love.
How to Enter
- Research & Reflect: Pick your theme and gather your thoughts.
- Write Your Blog: Around 300 words, written in an authentic, engaging style.
- Submit Your Entry: A single written piece, uploaded via our online portal.
What We’re Looking For
- Relevance: Does your piece clearly connect to the chosen theme?
- Style & Voice: Is it engaging, readable, and unmistakably yours?
- Personal Insight: Why does this matter to you? What can others learn from it?
- Structure & Flow: A clear beginning, middle, and end with a memorable takeaway.
- Originality Bonus: Fresh ideas, creativity, and authentic writing stand out most.
Awards & Recognition
Winners: Receive up to 100% scholarships to our Group Accredited Online Research Programme: Quintus Scholars Accredited Research Fellowship.
Publication: Winning blogs will be published across Quintus Scholars’ global platform.
Judging Criteria
- Relevance to Theme:
How well your submission addresses the chosen topic or prompt. Judges will look for a clear connection between your work and the theme, demonstrating focus and purpose. - Personal Insight:
The depth of your reflection and originality. This measures how thoughtfully you explore your ideas, share your perspective, and show genuine engagement with the topic.
- Structure & Clarity:
How logically your submission is organised. Entries should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, with ideas presented in a coherent and easy-to-follow manner.
- Style & Voice:
The tone and personality of your writing. Submissions should feel authentic, engaging, and tailored to the audience, showing confidence and creativity in expression.
- Language & Accuracy:
Correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. This ensures your work is polished, professional, and easy to read.
These criteria are weighted equally.
Key Dates
Competition Period: September to July
Deadline is the second Monday of every month.
Winners announced at the end of each month.