About
An academic writing contest on international affairs for high-school (and grade 7–8) students, with medals and a defense day for finalists.
Who can apply?
Students from Pakistan: Open to international students; Pakistan is not excluded.
Age and grade: age Check official site; Grades 9–12.
Students outside the US in grades 7–12 are welcome. Entries must be in English (American spelling).
How students get in
Apply directly to the organizer.
What you need
Important dates
- Applications open: Not announced
- Application deadline: 2 Jan 2027
- Fall/Winter 2026–27 cycle: articles due 2 Jan 2027; defense day 5 Feb 2027. Registration is rolling with limited capacity.
- Program dates: Not announced
Cost & financial aid
Paid. Financial aid: Check official site.
Contestants register and pay before submitting; the fee amount isn’t shown on the contest page.