Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism History Essay Competition: The Nazi-Soviet Pact
Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism
Create a free account to applyCurious how the Nazi–Soviet Pact reshaped Europe? Enter an essay competition to research events, craft your own argument and analyse causes, invasions and consequences. Build historical research and writing skills, impress universities and connect your ideas with expert assessment.
This is an annual history essay competition from the Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism, aimed at sixth form students. The 2026-27 theme is the Nazi-Soviet Pact, and entrants are asked to produce a clear, readable essay explaining the events leading up to the pact, the signing itself, the invasions that followed, and its wider consequences.
There is no set question, so students are expected to develop their own argument and offer personal insight and observation. Essays should be 1,800-2,000 words long, excluding endnotes. While referencing is not compulsory, the organisers recommend including five to ten endnotes, especially when using lesser-known facts or making a more controversial argument.
All submissions are checked using AI-detection and plagiarism software, and work that is substantially generated by AI or copied from elsewhere will be disqualified. The competition is designed to strengthen historical understanding and is also positioned as useful for UCAS personal statements.
Prizes include cash awards, certificates for commended entries, and a ceremony for winners in central London.
24 Jan 2027
2026–27 Essay Prize
Location
- The UK prize is open to students who will be in Year 12 or 13 in the academic year 2026-27 and who are resident in the United Kingdom.
- Students residing outside the UK are eligible for the international prize.
- Each candidate may submit one entry only.
No fee to enter.
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