Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas

Competition

NNEdPro St Andrews, United Kingdom 2026

Information

An international essay competition and accompanying Festival of Ideas for young people, run by NNEdPro. The competition invites students to submit original essays (with presentations considered) on a themed topic; 2026 theme concerns water and AI. Finalists attend a festival event in St Andrews, Scotland and may be offered ongoing participation in NNEdPro youth activities.

Benefits

Winners, runners-up and shortlisted participants are recognised.

Eligibility

Open to young people in two age categories: Junior (age 13 to 15) and Senior (age 16 to 19).

Application

Submit an original essay; presentations are also considered and form part of judging.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

OrganiserNNEdPro

LocationSt Andrews, United Kingdom

Study level High school

Open toInvited young changemakers from around the world to participate.

Age13–19 years

Open to all subjects Environment / Climate Data Science / AI

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