Application Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Competition
Upcoming
Personal Essay Competition
ESSAY: Build a bridge.
Last verified: 18 Sept 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 13–19
Age range / Year group
Ages 13–19
Location / Region
Online
Cost
Free
Prize highlight
Winner
Entry format
Online
Team size: individual
Language: en
Results announced: 10 Jul 2026
TL;DR
ESSAY: Build a bridge. Share a story from your own life and include characters, rich descriptions, and narrative details.
What is Personal Essay Competition?
ESSAY: Build a bridge. Share a story from your own life and include characters, rich descriptions, and narrative details.
Prizes & recognition
Winner
$100
Runner-Up
$50
Best Peer Review
$50
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
Free
What's included
Free Entry
Eligibility and requirements
Young Writers (13–19)
Submission requirements
Young Writers (13–19)
Piece Length: 400-1000 words
Key dates and deadlines
Past
Application Deadline
22 Jun 2026 · Europe/London
Results Announcement
10 Jul 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application Deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | Local | Past | |
Application Deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | Europe/London | Past | |
Results Announcement | 10 Jul 2026 | Local | Past |
Frequently asked questions
You can return to the piece and edit it as many times as you want until the competition deadline.
Final submissions are always due at 11:59 PM in the writer's timezone, wherever they are in the world, on the day that the competition closes.
The word count is a strong recommendation; pieces within 100 words on either side are usually considered (but not if much shorter or longer).
Previously shared with a small, local audience may be accepted; if published ting platform, they ask you remove it before entering.
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