DiscoverMy FeedThoughtsContactsProfile
Goldsmiths, University of London logo

Goldsmiths, University of London Young Anthropologist Competition

Goldsmiths, University of London

Create a free account to apply
Competition
4d•Y12, 13•Ages 16–18
Be first to pin

Curious how culture shapes who we are? Write a 1,000‑word essay for Goldsmiths’ Young Anthropologist Competition to explore identity, tackle a set question, showcase your original thinking and connect with university-level academic opportunities. Register, write, impress.

Deadline in 190 daysPrize: £500 for the winner, £100 for the runner-up, and a small prize for every shortlisted entry.

Young Anthropologist is a 1,000-word essay competition from Goldsmiths, University of London for students interested in issues of identity and culture. After registering, entrants are given a title or question to answer, and their submission must be an original piece of writing that stays within the word limit.

The competition is open to young people aged 16-18 who are currently studying at a school or college in the UK. It is designed to encourage thoughtful, original responses to anthropological themes and to showcase strong academic writing at pre-university level.

Entries are shortlisted and then judged by postgraduate students, academic staff from Anthropology, and UK Recruitment staff. One winner and two runners-up are selected, with the winner receiving £500, the runner-up £100, and shortlisted entries also receiving a small prize.

AnthropologyScience, Research & Sustainability
Application Deadline

16 Apr 2027

Location

  • Applicants must be aged 16-18.
  • Applicants must currently be studying at a school or college in the UK.
  • Entries must be a completely original piece of the applicant’s own writing.
  • Entries must be no more than 1,000 words.

Comments

Loading comments...

Sign up or log in to comment...