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Immerse Education Essay Competition | Win a 100% Scholarship to a Summer Programme (Ages 13–18)

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Next deadline expected around Oct 25, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed October 25, 2026). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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Are you a secondary-school student who loves a subject? The Immerse Education Essay Competition is a free essay contest for students aged 13 to 18 from any country. Winners receive a 100% scholarship for an Immerse Education academic summer programme, held in cities such as Oxford and Cambridge, or online.

Quick summary

  • Organiser: Immerse Education (UK)
  • Who: students aged 13–18, worldwide
  • Entry fee: free
  • Essay: about 500 words (450–550), on a question from the guide or your own question
  • Prizes: 100% scholarships for winners; partial scholarships up to 75% for runners-up
  • Deadline:25 October (results 9 November )

Subjects

You can write about almost any subject, from architecture and economics to medicine, law, engineering and computer science. The free essay guide lists more than 20 questions, for example on fairness in machine learning or symmetry in mathematics.

Prizes

  • Winners: a 100% scholarship for an in-person or online Immerse course
  • Runners-up: partial scholarships of up to 75%
  • Note: scholarships usually cover the course fee; check what is included (for example travel) before you accept

How to enter

  1. Register on the Immerse website to receive the essay guide and questions.
  2. Write your 500-word essay (references and titles do not count).
  3. Submit before 25 October.

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  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
  3. Apply through the official website before the deadline.
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