Franklin Essay Prize 2026
by ESSAI
International essay competition for high school students aged 13–18. Participants choose from prompts in Computer Science, Social Science, Economics, General Science, or Psychology and submit an original essay.
Eligibility: Open to students worldwide aged 13–18 years and enrolled in Grades 9–12. Homeschool students are welcome. Students who graduated before the competition year are not eligible.
Cost: Participation is completely free.
Benefits: Top 3 winners in each subject category receive Amazon gift cards (₹2,500, ₹2,000, and ₹1,500 respectively) and certificates. First-place winners also receive one month of free PIPPAMS access.
Location: Online
Duration: Online writing submission
Deadline: 31/07/2026
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