Competition guide · Essay · Ages 13–18
Immerse Education Essay Competition
A free essay competition from Immerse Education. Students write a 500-word essay on a question from their chosen subject, and winners receive scholarships towards an Immerse summer programme.
- Free to enter
- A 500-word essay
- Scholarship prizes
About the championship
What students actually do
Students choose from more than twenty subject questions, or an open question, and write about 500 words (between 450 and 550). Subjects range widely, so a student interested in business, economics or technology can choose a question in that area.
Prizes are scholarships of up to 100% towards an Immerse summer course in a later summer, rather than cash.
Key facts
The 2027 competition at a glance
The 2027 competition has closed. Results are announced on 9 November 2026.
Sources: Immerse Education Essay Competition. Checked 6 November 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Preparation with IFA
How we help students get ready
Live coaching built around what essay judges reward: a sharp question, real evidence and clear writing.
Choosing the question
Picking the prompt your child can answer with real insight, not the one that sounds most impressive.
Research and evidence
Finding credible sources, using data carefully and citing it properly.
A clear argument
A thesis, a structure that builds, and honest treatment of the other side.
Editing to the limit
Cutting to the word count without losing the argument, with feedback on each draft.
Not sure this is the right competition?
In a free 30-minute Readiness Assessment, a founder meets your child and you, and sends a written plan within 24 hours. If another competition, or none yet, is a better fit, we will say so.
Questions
What parents ask
Is it free?
What are the prizes worth?
When does the next round open?
Is IFA connected to the organisers?
International Finance Academy is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Immerse Education, the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. Competition names are used only to describe the events we help students prepare for.