Application Deadline
14 Jan 2026
Competition
Upcoming
Immerse Education Essay Competition
The Immerse Education Essay Competition is a selective essay contest for students aged 13-18, offering full and partial scholarships for Immerse online and in-person programs.
Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
Competition
Upcoming
Immerse Education Essay Competition
The Immerse Education Essay Competition is a selective essay contest for students aged 13-18, offering full and partial scholarships for Immerse online and in-person programs.
Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 13–18
Age range / Year group
Ages 13–18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
Free
Prize highlight
Win a full or partial scholarship to Immerse university and career preparation programs.
Entry format
Online
Creative Writing
Team size: individual
Language: English
Results announced: 30 Jan 2026
Recognition: Award tiers provide official academic recognition, and 100% scholarship-winning essays are published on the Immerse website and in the academic showcase.
Skills: Critical Thinking, Academic Writing, Research, Writing, Analysis, Technical Skills, Data Analysis, Quick Thinking
TL;DR
Submit a short academic essay in English for the chance to win a 100% or partial scholarship to Immerse Education programs, with judging based on content, research, structure and grammar.
What is Immerse Education Essay Competition?
The Immerse Education Essay Competition invites students aged 13-18 to submit an English-language essay response to a subject question for the chance to win a full or partial scholarship to Immerse online or in-person programs. The competition is free to enter, highly selective, and assessed on academic writing qualities including content, research, structure, grammar and critical analysis.
Who should consider this?
Best for
Students aged 13-18 who want to showcase academic potential, explore subject ideas and compete for scholarship support toward Immerse programs.
Not ideal if
Students outside the advertised age range on the closing date, or entrants who want to submit more than one individual entry.
Is it worth it?
The competition is free to enter and offers academic recognition, feedback through award tiers, and the possibility of full or partial scholarship support for Immerse programs.
What you actually do
Step-by-step process
- 1
Choose a subject question, write an English-language essay response, and submit it through the official Essay Competition page before the closing deadline.
Key dates and deadlines
Past
Results Announcement
30 Jan 2026
Application Deadline
25 Oct 2026 · Europe/London
Application Deadline
25 Oct 2026 · Europe/London
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application Deadline | 14 Jan 2026 | Local | Past | |
Results Announcement | 30 Jan 2026 | Local | Past | |
Application Deadline | 25 Oct 2026 | Europe/London | Upcoming | |
Application Deadline | 25 Oct 2026 | Europe/London | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Open to students aged 13-18.
Students may be of any nationality.
Submissions must be written in English.
Individuals may submit one entry only.
Students must be within the advertised age range on the competition closing date.
Students aged 18 should only submit if they will still be 18 when the programs the scholarships are valid for begin.
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
Free
Potential funding / awards
- Full and partial scholarships are available for Immerse online and in-person programs, alongside participation awards recognising academic potential.
What's included
Free competition entry; no program enrolment is required to participate.
How to enter
- 1
Visit the Immerse Education Essay Competition page, select "Submit Entry", and upload the essay through the official form by the closing date.
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Start your entry checklistSubmission requirements
Entries must be submitted in English through the official competition upload form by 23:59 UK time on the advertised closing date. Individuals may submit one entry only, and essays should follow the competition specifications.
Prizes & recognition
Winners receive a 100% scholarship, runners-up receive partial scholarships, and participation awards recognise academic potential. Winning 100% scholarship essays are published on the Immerse website and in the academic showcase.
Judging criteria
- Essays are judged on content, quality of research, critical analysis, word choice, structure, evidence and inference, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation, with student age groups taken into consideration.
How to stand out
- Strong entries demonstrate research and evidence, critical analysis, clear structure, accurate language, originality and the author's authentic voice.
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