A free online essay competition run by Horizon, the organization behind the Horizon Academic Research Program. It is open to students from any country who will be enrolled in high school as of May 31, 2027, and entrants submit an essay responding to the year's theme. Registration is free for current high school students during the main period, with a $5 fee for late registration.
Offered by Horizon Academic. Competition for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-17.
Fields: Writing, Humanities
Info checked November 2026.
The deadline is January 17, 2027.
Yes. Horizon Academic Essay Prize is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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