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Essay Competitions

December 2025 Essay Contest – “A Letter to My Future Self”

In 500 words or less, write a letter to your future self 10 years from now. What dreams do you hope you’ve achieved? What kind of person do you want to become? What advice, promises, or reminders would you leave for yourself today?

Deadline: December 31, 2025

Rules:

Word limit: max 500 words

Submit using the form below

Winners will be featured on our blog and receive a digital certificate

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Meet Our Winners 

June 2025 

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Anamika Jha

Bangalore, India

Won 2nd place in our June 2025 Essay Contest with the idea of a “Wall of Brave Tries”, a space to share failures, normalize setbacks, and celebrate courage as much as success.

Her Essay
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Elly Schnurman

Delray Beach, Florida

Won 1st place in our June 2025 Essay Contest with a bold idea from Jackson Heights: a Local Food Loyalty Network to help small restaurants compete and preserve their cultural identity.

Her Essay
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Anushka Prabhat Rout

India

Won 3rd place in our June 2025 Essay Contest with “She Lives Once: A Daughter’s Right to Dream.” Her powerful idea calls for breaking the cycle of child marriage and silenced dreams through education, leadership, and courage, proving that one girl can spark real change.

Her Essay

Past Winners 

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Juri Sasaki

Japan, Tokyo

Juri, a surfer from Japan, impressed us with her startup idea HydroSpec—sustainable eyewear made for ocean lovers. Her essay combined innovation, purpose, and personal experience to tackle sun safety and ocean awareness.

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Navya Kedia 

Hong Kong Island

A 15-year-old from Hong Kong, Navya is passionate about fighting pollution through entrepreneurship. Her essay highlighted the urgent need for environmental accountability and inspired us with a vision for a greener, more conscious world.

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Her Essay
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Sofia Dantas

Brazil, Paraná/Curitiba

Representing Brazil, Sofia wrote a powerful essay on youth leadership and mental health. Through her experiences in school and youth organizations, she advocates for a future where teens are empowered to create real change.

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