The Queens Commonwealth Essay Competition Workshop 2025

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition Workshop 2025

Our critically acclaimed Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition writing workshop is back! Our 2025 workshop is structured as 4 weekly sessions leading up to the submission deadline on May 23. It is a quintessential platform for writers, combining creativity, literary chops and prestige. Past alumni of the workshop have achieved numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, including multiple Gold Finalist awards. 

This year’s theme, “Our Commonwealth Journey,” invites young writers to explore the idea of journeys – personal, cultural, geographical, or historical – within the rich and diverse context of the Commonwealth. Through guided discussions and writing exercises, participants will examine how journeys shape identity, community, and change. They’ll explore the competition topics through reflective writing, storytelling, and analysis – all while learning to express their ideas with clarity, authenticity, and creative depth.

Students at Academia traditionally view this competition as a chance to build a sophisticated and diverse writing portfolio that includes short stories, essays and poems. Intangibly, it is also a chance to build soft writing skills, accrue cultural capital and embark on intellectual explorations. 

The Brief

There are two categories for participation in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition:
– Junior Category: Under 14 years of age.
– Senior Category: 14-18 years of age.

Programme Details

Tuesdays at Upper Thomson
29 April, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May (4 Sessions)
715 – 915PM

Wednesdays at Tanglin
30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May (4 Sessions)
715 – 915PM

572.25 inclusive of GST

Academia Privileges Apply

Academia Privileges

All existing Academia students are granted an exclusive 20% discount to the workshop fees. Friends of Academia students will also be granted this discount if they attend the workshop together.