The Ethics Centre Young Writers’ Competition 2026

The Ethics Centre Young Writers’ Competition 2026 is an annual non-fiction writing contest open to young writers aged 13 to 29. Winners in each age category receive a prize package valued at $500 and have their essays published digitally by The Ethics Centre, with two runners-up per category also published. Entrants can explore ethical questions across technology, society, culture and related topics through non-fiction writing.

Prize package valued at $500 for category winners (comprising $250 cash prize and a $250 Rhodia voucher); publication of winners’ essays by The Ethics Centre; runners-up also published.

Open to young writers aged 13 to 29.

Submit an entry via the online application form.