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Wainwright Fund Ancient Object Biography Competition 2027 (Key Stages 4 and 5)

Wainwright Fund for Near Eastern Archaeology, University of Oxford · United Kingdom

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An annual competition from Oxford's Wainwright Fund asking Key Stage 4-5 (S4-S6) students to write the biography of an ancient object from the Near East. The 2026 deadline was 31 July 2026; 2027 details are not yet announced.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
United Kingdom
School attendance: United Kingdom
Entry
Open application
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Entrants choose an ancient object and write its biography, following the guidance and cover sheet published on the competition page.

Topics

HumanitiesAncient historyNear EastMuseum objectsYear 10Year 13
Read more on wainwrightfund.site.ox.ac.uk
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