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Malaysia celebrates its 64th Independence Day this year 2021. To you, what does gaining independence mean and how does it impact the future generation of the nation?

WHY THE YOUTH?

You are the leaders of tomorrow.

You will shape and decide the landscape of the country in the foreseeable future.

You will be the deciding factor - from running the government efficiently to imposing socio-cultural reforms for a united Malaysia.

HERE IS YOUR FIRST STEP

Put your thoughts in an essay.

Let your voice be heard today.

Youth are leaders of tomorrow, they say. This saying might have some significance but if tweaked to “youth are leaders of today” it will give a greater meaning and impact because all that matters now is today. Not tomorrow. Today affects tomorrow.

The prevalence of poor leadership is seen through various factors that cause a nation to implode. Different generations have come and passed. The call ‘to empower youth to be leaders of tomorrow’ has been nothing more than a resonance reverberating around classrooms and offices of lawmakers.

The time to harness different talents and abilities within a shared value system starts at schools. One way to tackle this conundrum is to encourage students into understanding the true context of Malaysia, its history and why acting now is essential for nation-building.

Students today will inevitably inherit this country when current leaders slowly move to take the backseats. Now is the time for students to stand up, be noticed and voice out their vision for the country with bright new ideas.

This essay writing competition is a step in the right direction for students to conspicuously articulate their ideas and ideals for how a nation should move forward.

If these appeal to you, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION

The inaugural competition took place in 2019 and this is the second time it is being held. Essentially, this competition offers local and international high school students residing in Malaysia an opportunity to showcase their English language essay writing skills. Our aim is to encourage them to be interested in social and community issues and to express their thoughts through the art of essay writing using the English language.

In celebration of the 64th Merdeka Day as well as UCSI University's support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , we encourage students to observe, reflect and write on the role of youth in nation building.

Along with the development of a country’s socio-economical status, environmental sustainability is also gaining equal importance. More youths are becoming more educated in the effort to create a greener environment. This has gained more attention from environmental activists and the media as they too want to highlight these positive efforts in the hope that everyone will realise the negative impacts of industrialised activities on the earth and what they can do to remedy them. Following this, more youths start to realise the impact they can make in creating minimal to zero waste in a community in the ASEAN region. This collective effort from all parties should continue on. Youth will one day be blazing trails for greater ideas for tomorrow. This is their chance to stand up, be noticed, and voice their vision for the country. This essay-writing competition will give youths an opportunity to share their ideas on how to create a more sustainable environment.

• Open to all high school students between 16 and 20 years old residing in Malaysia
• The length of the essay must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
• The submission must be an original piece of work and well-written in English.
• The submission must be from a single author.
• The essay must be inspiring and have a persuasive call to action on issues discussed.
• The essay must be typed in Times New Roman; 12 point, justified, 1.5 between lines, 2.0 between paragraphs.
• All entries must be submitted through the online portal: apps.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/essay/

A panel of judges will review all eligible entries received and select, at their sole discretion, the entries that are eligible to receive prizes.

The judging panel will evaluate the art submissions based on various criteria such as the originality of expression, creative use of materials and presentation, to name a few. The judges reserve the right to disqualify any entry if there is any reasonable doubt about the authenticity of the artwork.

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• RM10,000 tuition fee waiver*

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• RM8,000 tuition fee waiver*

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• RM1,000 cash
• RM5,000 tuition fee waiver*

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• RM3,000 tuition fee waiver*

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Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is Back for the 9th Year

April 28, 2022

UPDATE: The submission deadline for this competition has been extended to 29 April 2022. Hurry and submit your masterpiece now!

Budding writers, something exciting is coming your way with prizes worth up to RM200,000 to be won!

Sunway Group is bringing back the nation’s longest-running English essay competition - the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition.

What is the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition?

It is an English essay competition fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education and organised by Sunway Group, the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University , with support from Sunway PALS.

Renowned as one of the most popular local literary contests, more than 22,000 students have participated in the competition, which aims to equip secondary-level students with skills such as English proficiency, critical reasoning, creativity, as well as emotional intelligence that will prepare them for their future. 

Sunway Group Deputy Executive Chairman and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation trustee Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim said, “This competition is part of the Group’s effort in nation-building to improve the quality of education across Malaysia by providing a fun and creative platform that allows them to develop a critical and innovative mindset, complete with the soft skills necessary for their future. 

“We believe that we have a social responsibility to help advance the nation’s young minds for the betterment of our community,” he added.

Image source: Jeffrey Cheah Foundation website

This vision is encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment . The competition is an extension of that initiative and reflects the commitment Sunway has made to uphold the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. 

Who can join?

All Malaysian secondary school students studying the local syllabus are encouraged to join! Students will be divided into two categories:

• Category A: Form 1 to 3
• Category B: Form 4 and 5

Students will be required to submit their winning entries through the official portal,  www.sunway.com.my/essay , starting 28 March to 25 April 2022 (by 1.00 pm). 

This year’s essays will revolve around the theme of ‘humility’.

The topics for each category are as below:

Category A - 200 to 350 words

Topic: “Malaysia is a country with religious diversity. Discuss how mutual respect can help people from different religious beliefs coexist harmoniously.”

Category B - 500 to 650 words

Topic: "Malaysia is a multiracial country. Make an argument for a more inclusive school that values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its students and outline the benefits this would bring."

Sunway Education Group Chief Executive Officer Professor Elizabeth Lee said, “We hope the topics we have chosen this year cultivate the art of critical thinking, a highly sought-after skill in graduates and prospective hires. Over and above this, we hope to instil a sense of pride for our country and unity among races in our students. 

“The digital age in the wake of COVID-19 has somewhat confined physical communications and social integration opportunities to the backseat. We need to provide the space for discussions such as these to take place to ensure Malaysia continues to be the melting pot of Asia,” she added. 

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Shortlisted participants in the first round will be invited to the on-site finals, an essay-writing assessment, on 23 July 2022 at Sunway Education Group institutions across Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, and Kuching. 

Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, teachers from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) and Ms. Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society. 

What are the prizes?

First prize

• RM5,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM16,000
• 10,000 Sunway PALS Points
• An award certificate and a trophy

Second prize

• RM3,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM12,000

Third prize

• RM1,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM 8,000

There are also 10 consolation prizes to be won, each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The bursary can be used as tuition fee waiver for any pre-university programmes at Sunway College in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

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Gold Awards at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021

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• Post published: October 4, 2021
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Christabel Lau and Ong Rui Yu from St Joseph’s International School (SJIS), Kuching are among 171 gold finalists out of 25,648 participants in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021. Lydia Ting also from SJIS achieved a Silver Award.

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing. For 2021 the Competition theme is Community in the Commonwealth. With the global spread of COVID-19, we’ve seen the lives of many Commonwealth citizens affected. However, through adversity, societies came together and stories of growth, community and hope continue to emerge.

Ong Rui Yu – Gold Award

   It was part of our class assignment, so it was mandatory for us to write a composition for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. It was natural to submit our entries after all the effort we have put into it.

My Experience Writing this Piece

   It was a challenge to gather my thoughts and feelings about an ongoing pandemic when all I wanted to do is escape from this world. It took one month of many idea changes, drafts, and edits before this work today. Initially I was working on a “wedding toast” to our frontliners until 1am one night, I was crouching under the table to gain a new perspective, when phrases materialised. In a frenzy, I wrote some of them down in my notebook and the next day I structured these ideas into the 7 silences. It did not go smooth sailing from then on as I struggled to put thought to word. I took walks in the park, listened to my curated playlist, and asked for lots of feedback.

   The topic I chose was “Keeping Connected through the Covid-19” and my goal was to write about these silences that through my work, I can connect with my readers. I wanted to show people and document their experiences – both highs and lows. Major sources of inspiration were “Night” by Elie Wiesel and two pieces of music – “Moon Song” by Karen O and “I’m Forrest…Forrest Gump” by Alan Silvestri.

   The news came like a spring breeze amidst a period of stressful studying. My feelings were a gentle sort of happiness with flowers blooming and the world embraced in a bird song. I felt grateful that God has granted me this achievement and I was pleased that my results have improved compared to last year’s Silver. I hope to hone my skills even more to achieve Winner next year if God wills it.

Advice for Aspiring Writers

   The truth is that every one of you has amazing ideas and stories in your head, the challenge is putting it on paper. Therefore, I encourage everyone to read more (to expose yourself to different ways of expression), know what you’re trying to convey and be creative. Understand your audience – QCEC is searching for creative, profound works and it’s an avenue to spill your hearts out. Most importantly, don’t stop halfway.    This is an ongoing process – even now, I want to rewrite my submitted essay. Trust the process, believe in your goal, and persevere till the end. Hope this helps 😊 If you need help or anything, feel free to approach me.

Christabel Lau – Gold Award

   First and foremost, I would like to thank the people who congratulated me. I would also like to thank my English teacher — Ms. Armstrong who introduced a variety of writing competitions last year and encouraged her students to participate in them. I probably wouldn’t have been aware of the QCEC without her. It was also because of her that I was able to improve my writing skills so drastically.

   It took about a week for me to come up with different ideas on how I’d want the story to go. The story concept had been revised thrice before I was set on the current concept. It was my goal to make the drafting journey as fun as possible and it took about 2 months before I came up with a final draft that I was proud of.

   When I received the email from QCEC, I was happy that what I wanted to portray in my essay came through. I am honoured that my essay had even been sent into the final panels. A big thank you to them for allowing us the opportunity to write and voice out our thoughts.    It dawned on me that competitions like QCEC allowed me to explore the depths of my creativity and expand my knowledge on what was happening around me. I strongly encourage students to challenge themselves in writing competitions as you really do learn and gain a lot of awareness on a variety of topics. e.g. climate change, life and so on.

Lydia Ting – Silver Award

How do you get to know about the competition?

I got to know about this competition through my English teacher, Ms Armstrong. I would like to thank her for introducing and encouraging us to join this competition.

How long did it take you to come out with your essay?

It took me around 5 days to finish the essay.

What was your feeling when the news reached you?

When the news reached me, I was very surprised and glad as it was really unexpected and I’m beyond grateful and privileged to receive this award.

Any advice you want to give/ encouragement for other students?

I would like to encourage other students to join because you never know what you can achieve if you don’t try. Anything is possible if you set your heart on it and work hard 🙂 Good luck to everyone who wishes to join this competition next year, you guys can do it! 😀

Will you continue to write?

Joining this competition for the first time has really opened my eyes and motivated me to become a better version of myself. Thus I will look forward to writing again in the future.

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SUNWAY-OXBRIDGE Essay Competition 2021 Extended to 31 March 2021

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, 17 March – Sunway Group’s Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2021 has extended its closing deadline from 23 March to 31 March 2021.

According to Sunway Group deputy executive chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, “We are extending the essay writing competition submission period as to allow more students to participate, especially seeing that Form 5 students are sitting for SPM from 22 Feb-25 Mar 2021. Teachers who are invigilating also have the opportunity to focus on the competition once the exam is over.”

In its eighth year, the competition aims to promote and boost English proficiency among schools using the Malaysian syllabus nationwide. The competition offers prizes worth more than RM 200,000 in cash, bursaries, Sunway PALS points and a laptop.

Touted as the longest-running and most popular essay competition locally, the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is open to secondary school students, and divided into Category A (Form 1 to Form 3 students) and Category B (Form 4 and Form 5 students).

A new Category C has been introduced this year and is open to Malaysian secondary school teachers.

All Malaysian secondary school students and teachers can participate in the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition, except for those using international syllabus.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim added that Sunway has been working with the Ministry of Education and the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Malaysia to bring this essay competition across schools to equip secondary school students with critical skills such as proficiency in the English language, critical reasoning, creativity and emotional intelligence that will prepare them for the future.

“This programme is part of Sunway’s corporate responsibility encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment,” he said.

“Under the education pillar, we strive towards advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. At Sunway, we are deeply committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals towards enriching the lives of communities that we serve.”

Established in 2014, the competition has drawn a combined 19,042 participants to-date. Just like previous years, the competition will accept original and unpublished English-language stories based on this year’s theme “Health and well-being”.

For Category A, submissions – with a minimum word count of 200 and a maximum of 350 words – will centre on the question: “The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online learning throughout Malaysia. What could make this better?”

For Category B (minimum word count: 500; maximum 650 words): “The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online learning throughout Malaysia. How could this be alleviated in the future?”

Meanwhile, Category C (minimum word count: 1,000; maximum 1,500 words) relates to the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online education throughout Malaysia. How could this be alleviated in the future?”

Each participant is allowed to submit one essay only.

The judging panel comprises Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia and English teachers from Ministry of Education.

Winning entrants must show originality and flair, a link to academic standards and competent use of English as a written language, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

50 finalists in the Klang Valley and 10 to 20 finalists at each venue in other parts of the country will then be selected for the on-site final.

These finalists from Categories A and B will be notified via email to undergo a sit-down essay competition on May 29 at nominated location(s) nationwide by Sunway.

They will bear their own accommodation and travel costs to the nominated location(s).

For Category C, there is no on-site final.

“The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is a great opportunity for students to refine their command of the English language and develop values as well as other soft skills necessary for their own future prospects, so that they can thrive career-wise and ultimately succeed in life,” said Sunway Education Group chief executive officer Professor Elizabeth Lee.

“The soft skills include critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, complex problem solving, as well as judgement and decision-making,” Lee added.

Thirteen winners each from Categories A and B will be chosen and notified via email to attend the prize-giving ceremony on July 10 at Sunway University in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

The first prize consists of RM5,000 in cash, a full Sunway bursary, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The second prize – RM3,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM15,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The third prize – RM1,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM10,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

There are 10 consolation prizes, with each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The Category C champion will receive a laptop and certificate of commendation while the four consolations participants will each receive a token of appreciation and a certificate of commendation.

All entries must be submitted through the official portal www.sunway.com.my/essay from February 24 to March 31. (by 1.00 pm)

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is organised by Sunway Group, the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University with support from Sunway PALS. The competition is fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

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• 2 nd Prize - RM800 + RM2,888 Bursary for study at UoRM
• 3 rd Prize - RM500 + RM1,888 Bursary for study at UoRM

If you are interested in participating then register yourself here before July 31, 2021. Once registered, you can get writing and submit your original essay (of between 2000-2500 words) on the given topic, following the competition rules and guidelines, to [email protected] before August 31, 2021. This is a solo completion so many students from the same school are able to participate.

Before you start working on your essay make sure to take note of the competition rules as registration means you have accepted the following rules:

• There will be no charges for the competition. Submission of the competition will be taken to mean acceptance of the Competition rules and the Terms and Conditions.
• The competition is open for two categories of students. Category A is for secondary level students (SPM / IGCSE) and Category B is for Pre-University level students.
• This is a solo competition for both the categories.
• One participant only can submit one essay. All participants need to register via our online form latest by 31 st July 2021. All essays need to be submitted latest by 31 st August 2021. Any submissions beyond the submission deadline will not be accepted.
• Only original essays will be considered for the competition. Previously published essays are therefore excluded. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• Length of Essay: The essay shall be no longer than 2,500 words, footnotes included. Papers should not be shorter than 2000 words.
• Essays should be written in the English Language.
• The participant must have full copyrights to the submitted essay. Competition submissions must not have any obscene, violent, racist or defamatory content. Incomplete entries or entries that do not comply with the formal specifications will be automatically disqualified.

Format Requirements:

• Typed on a A4 size electronic page in MS Word format
• Font size shall be 12 points
• 1.5 interlinear space
• Margins of 2.54 cm on top, bottom and both sides
• Numbering of the page shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numbers (i.e.1, 2, 3 etc.). Such numbering may be in the footer/header
• Participants may use any recognised style of referencing system and this must be consistently used through the Written Submission. The List of References shall include all cited texts throughout the Written Submission.

Cover of the Written Submissions

• This should include Name of the Participant, Email ID, Contact Number and Name of the School
• The List of References and List of Abbreviations should also be submitted along-with the essay submissions.

Assessment Criteria

• Content – Originality
• Clarity and Structure
• How inspiring the essay is
• Copyright in all contributions accepted will remain with the authors, and they are free to re-use their own material.
• Essays incompatible with the above rules and conditions will not be considered. Participation to the competition implies acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
• Winners will be notified through their school. Winners will be mentioned in the university’s social media.
• *Cash prize will be distributed to the school. A bursary letter will be given for the stated amount to student and applied in the form of a discount to course fees for study at UoRM in 2021 or 2022.
• In case of any questions or queries, please contact Devi at [email protected] or Joyce [email protected] .

The submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel from the University and all decisions the panel makes will be final. The competition winners will be announced on September 17, 2021.

So, apply fast, be creative with your work, and good luck!

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Calling all Malaysian Aspiring Writers: Enter the Young Author Award Competition and Unleash Your Creative Brilliance in English!

Are you a talented wordsmith with a passion for storytelling? The prestigious Young Author Award Competition is now open for submissions in Malaysia! This is your chance to shine as a young writer and have your work recognized. Whether you excel in poetry, short stories, or novels, this competition welcomes all genres and styles. Let your imagination run wild and captivate readers with your unique voice and narrative prowess. Not only will you have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, but you'll also gain invaluable exposure and the chance to connect with other authors. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent. 

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” - Louis L’Amour

“if you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” - stephen king, previous winners, a young author's journey.

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Smk taman desa, myaa 2023 workshop & competition, myaa 2023 offers a comprehensive 4-day online workshop (2 hours each day) designed to nurture young writers in the english language. participants will gain insights into effective story writing techniques during the interactive sessions. after the workshop, participants will submit their final stories within 7 days. winners of the english competition will be announced no later than 15 september 2023. as an added incentive, participants will also have the option to submit their stories to the asia yaa 2023 story writing competition. shortlisted participants will have their stories published and have the opportunity to serve as judges for upcoming myaas, write for the young reader club, and participate in social responsibility projects with the catherine khoo writing foundation. the deadline for ayaa submission is 31 december 2023..

(1) Junior For aged 12 and below (born year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014...) (2) Senior For aged 13 and above (born year 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007...)

Workshop Date & Time

Junior (Choose 1 or 2) (1) 29 & 30 July, 5 & 6 August 2023 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. (2) 12, 13, 19 & 20 August 2023 from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Senior 29 & 30 July, 5 & 6 August 2023 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Workshop Mode

The workshop will be conducted Online via Zoom.

Workshop Agenda

(1) Theme Development for the Story (2) Analysis of Stories Written by Previous Winners (3) Story Planning

Workshop Coach

The MYAA workshop sessions are coached by Ms. Catherine Khoo, founder of the Unique English Classroom and creator of the Young Author Award from Singapore. Catherine is an author, editor, lecturer, and moviemaker with more than 30 years of experience in media. She was the Editor-in-Chief of Japan Close-Up Magazine and Asia 21 Magazine. She has published two bestselling books and is the founder of Singapore’s first boutique publisher of imprints for under-18s.

Story Word Count

Junior • 1,000-word (min) to 1,200-word (max) Senior • 1,200-word (min) to 1,500-word (max)

Competition Prizes

The winners from both Junior and Senior categories will not only receive cash prizes but also exclusive coaching sessions by Ms. Catherine Khoo. These personalized sessions aim to provide guidance on crafting their upcoming 3,000 to 5,000-word stories for AYAA 2023. 1st prize • RM1,200 + 30-minute personal coaching session 2nd prize • RM800 + 30-minute personal coaching session 3rd prize • RM500 + 30-minute personal coaching session Merit (x10) • RM50 each + 60-minute group coaching session

Participation Fee

RM250 for both workshop and competition.

Payment Method

Please make the payment via Bank Transfer to the following account details: Bank Name: Maybank Account Number: 512884095226 Account Name: Caya Academy Sdn Bhd Kindly include participant's name in payment reference to ensure smooth processing and registration. 

Refund Policy

There is no refund of the participation fee, but participants can transfer their seat to another person.

For additional information about MYAA, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at 011-65505400 .

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CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2022 (MYT)

THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO PUBLIC Ages 15 to 25.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were tabulated in 2015 for a safer, cleaner, and more prosperous world by 2030.

As an individual, what can we do to contribute to the SDGs?

Share with your thoughts in the most innovative way and grab a chance to win exciting cash prizes!

Terms and conditions:

• Open to all Malaysian and international students residing in Malaysia, aged 15 – 25.
• The essay must be written in English using Microsoft Word (Writing: Arial 12, Line spacing 1.5, Length not exceeding 1000 words).
• The work must be original (process of own ideas) and not yet published in any publication. Plagiarism will not be accepted.
• The writing must be based on one of the 17 SDG elements.
• MAHSA University and the program’s strategic partners have the right to use and edit the submitted work to obtain clarification on any promotional or printed material.

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THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION

Since 1883, we have delivered The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, the world's oldest international schools' writing competition. Today, we work to expand its reach, providing life-changing opportunities for young people around the world.

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The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is now live!

Find out more about this year’s theme

'Our Common Wealth' and make sure to enter by 15 May 2024!

140 years of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. 

ABOUT THE COMPETITION 

An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues and have their hard work and achievement celebrated internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Competition. Before contacting us please read these.

MEET THE WINNERS 

In 2023 we were delighted to receive a record-breaking 34,924 entries, with winners from India and Malaysia. Read their winning pieces as well as those from previous years.

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Terms and Conditions for entrants to The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Please ensure you have thoroughly read them before submitting your entry.

The Young Writers’ Meet (Essay Competition 2022)

The Young Writers’ Meet is an essay competition through the collaboration between AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education to bring together all aspiring writers to showcase their passion for writing.

Essay Topic

“If I were given SGD1000 to spend in Singapore for a day, I would…”

Write an essay starting with the sentence above.

In your essay, you must:

• Describe how you spend your SGD1000
• Explain about the impact of your spending on you and others

Contest Period

15 th June 2022, 9.00am till 15 th July 2022, 11.59pm

Prize Terms

Champion: Apple MacBook Air (M1 chip, 2020) 256GB

Runner-Up: TTRacing Maxx Air Threads Fabric Gaming Chair

Consolation Prize x10: MBTI Personality Type Assessment Vouchers

School with Most Entries x10: Special Invitation to SIM Malaysia Educator Conference

• Prizes are not exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable in any other form for any reason.
• Prizes are subject to availability and the Organiser reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
• Competition prizes will be delivered by the AUG staff to be awarded at the winner’s school. Delivery by courier will only be conducted due to special circumstances such as unreasonable distance from office location, unavailability due to emergency purposes etc.
• The Organiser and its partner reserve the right to use any photographs motion pictures, recordings, or any other media records of the Competition (including those of Participants), for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising and distribution to sponsors anywhere in the world without any notification and/or payment to the Participants.
• By submitting the Competition Entry, the participants shall be deemed to have read, understood, accepted, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of the Competition.
• The decision of the Organiser is final. No enquiries, verbal or written, shall be entertained.

Eligibility and Condition of Entry

• Open to all students aged 15 to 18 years old (in 2022) who are currently residing in Malaysia.
• The essay must be between 500 to 800 words. Essays with word count of less than 500 or exceeding 800 will be disqualified.
• The essay must be submitted as a Word/PDF document format. If your essay is handwritten, kindly scan into a PDF document. No written hardcopy submissions will be accepted.
• All entries must be written in English and uploaded online through https://augstudy.com/malaysia/the-young-writers-meet2022
• Entry closes on 15th July 2022, 11.59pm. Essays received after the deadline will automatically be disqualified.
• The essay must be your own work, completed without assistance and with no parts copied from the internet or other sources.
• Each participant is allowed to submit ONE (1) essay only.
• Winning entrants are expected to show originality and flair, creativity of writing and competent use of English as a written language. This includes a good standard of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• The decision of the Judges’ are final, and no appeal, verbal or written, shall be entertained.
• All winners will receive a Certificate of Award, and all other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
• Competition prize winners will be announced on 6th August 2022 through Zoom platform. All participants will be emailed beforehand on the exact time of the announcement via email. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the prize winner(s) for the following 14 days after the announcement. If the winner fails to respond to our notification attempts or unable to comply with the competition terms and conditions, we reserve the right to disqualify that entrant and offer the prize to the next eligible entrant and thereafter until a winner is found.
• AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education reserve the rights to amend, terminate or add on to the terms and conditions at any point of time by placing a notice in the relevant website or any designated area.
• AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education will not be responsible or liable for any delay and/or failure in participating in this competition due to any reason beyond the control of the organizers.
• The participant agrees and provides consent to AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education for the use of any personal data as provided by the participant for the purposes of participation in this contest in line with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and other applicable laws, to the extent that any personal data provided shall by processed and be used by AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education for lawful purpose directly related to the running of this Contest, including but not limited to the purposes of promotional event, advertising , marketing and any administrative matters.

For more information, please contact AUG Student Services at 012- 969 9486.

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