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Marshall Society Essay Competition

Connect economic theory with real-world evidence and develop a clear, well-reasoned position.

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Competition & entry information

Writing: Essays & Real Stories
Location: International
Preparation level: Advanced
Opportunity: Competition

Who can enter?

Students worldwide who have not started university; confirm the new edition’s conditions.

What do you write?

An economics essay responding to one of the society’s published questions.

How to enter

Read the Marshall Society’s official instructions and use its designated submission form.

Dates and planning notes

2027: 2027 dates to be announced
Awaiting announcement
Planning placement only. The next edition, entry window and rules must be confirmed by the organiser.

The organiser reports almost 1,500 entries in 2026. Its 2026 round is closed; 2027 dates are unannounced.

Official sources

Official website / entry information ↗

Checked 4 October 2026. Preparation levels are editorial guidance, not a prediction of winning. Recheck the live rules, fees and eligibility before entering.

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Competition Coaching

For students pursuing demanding academic or literary goals, including those considering university overseas.

Preparation focusResearch, argument and originality

Working towardsA carefully chosen international target

Choose a target that matches the student’s interests and readiness.
Read closely, evaluate sources and develop independent ideas.
Build a sustained argument or a distinctive literary voice.
Prepare original work within the organiser’s authorship rules.

What students build: A substantial piece of academic or literary work that reflects the student’s own interests, thinking and effort.

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Your preparation focus

Make economic reasoning clear.

Connect theory with a concrete problem.
Choose evidence that tests your explanation.
Address limitations and competing interpretations.

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Students complete their own work. Coaching respects the organiser’s rules on feedback, editing and AI; where entry editing is restricted, teaching uses separate practice tasks.