The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019

• The selected winners will have the opportunity to win a one week trip to London.
• The runners-up will get to experience educational and cultural events, culminating in a special awards ceremony.
• A number of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be given in both the categories in order to reward excellence in writing.
• All the participants will receive a certificate of participation.

The applicants need to submit the essays written by them on the following topics: 

Junior Category: 

• My cultural connections.
• An overseas visitor is coming to your town for the first time. How would you connect with them?
• A place I feel connected to.
• The Commonwealth connects people across borders - what can we learn from our neighbours?

Senior Category: 

• You are the most optimistic, connected generation the world has ever known.’ HRH The Duke of Sussex. How can you use Commonwealth connections for positive change?
• Connected by the oceans; can we work together to protect the environment?
• ‘We are all now connected by the Internet’ – Stephen Hawking. What does the future hold for humankind?
• Family, Community, Nation, Commonwealth. What are the opportunities for shared, sustainable growth?

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Register as a new user on the official scholarship website.
Step 2: Login to fill the application form.
Step 3: Fill the application form.
Step 4: Attach the required documents. 
Step 5: Submit the application form.

Follow the steps to submit the application form by post:

Step 1: Download the application form.
Step 2: Fill the application form.
Step 3: Attach the required document.
Step 4: Submit the application form by sending the application package by post at the following address:

Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition,
Education Department,
British Council 30 Napier Road,
Singapore 258509

Note: The application package should be clearly labelled with 'The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition'.