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Girton College Humanities Writing Competition 2026–27

Girton College, University of Cambridge · United Kingdom

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A Year 12 writing competition from Girton College, Cambridge: write an essay or a creative piece inspired by objects in the college's Lawrence Room museum.

Grade
Year 12 / S5
Same as Grade 11 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
United Kingdom
School attendance: United Kingdom
Entry
Open application
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Students choose one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room collection and respond with an essay or creative writing (dramatic monologue, short story, poem). Winners are named and all entrants get a certificate. Sponsored by Cambridge University Press and the C. Anne Wilson Fund.

Topics

HumanitiesArtsEssayCreative writingMuseum objects
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