Minds Underground Competitions

Minds Underground Essay Competition 2025 – Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the Minds Underground Essay Competition 2025! The competition is now closed, and no further submissions or extensions can be accepted.

Results will be released between 14th–20th April 2025. All participants will be notified once results are live, and every entrant will receive a certificate of participation.

We were thrilled to receive such a high calibre of submissions and look forward to announcing the winners soon!

To see last year’s competition results and example winning entries, please visit the Results Page.

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Young Minds Prize

A chance for our younger students (aged 14 & under) to explore beyond the curriculum in answer to contemporary questions and debates.

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Senior Prizes

Hone writing skills, explore your interests beyond the school curriculum and gain a great talking-point on your university application. Competitions are aimed at Year 12, but open to younger applicants.