2025 World Citizen Essay Contest
March 24th, 2025 12:00AM -12:00AM
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The world is undergoing major changes that will impact everyone, including you! Climate change is causing people to migrate due to rising sea levels and more extreme weather. At the same time, advancements in AI and automation are transforming the job market, creating new opportunities in fields like technology, medicine, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, as people live longer, resources are being stretched, and the traditional concept of work is being challenged, with many potentially working into their 70s.
2025 World Citizen Essay Contest (WCEC) Prompt
In 1000 words or less, choose one of the following global shifts and explain how it is impacting a specific country or region:
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- Climate Change and the increase in extreme weather events worldwide.
- The Transformation of Jobs due to AI and automation replacing traditional roles.
- Aging Populations and what it might be like to work in a world where people are living and working longer.
- Other – if there is another major change you believe is shaping societies today.
Discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with this change. Provide one example to address how your country of choice can prepare to ensure that its citizens can thrive in the future!
2025 WCEC Eligibility & Resources
- The WCEC is open to 3rd - 12th grade students/youth residing in WA state.
- Essays are required to be 1000 words or less.
- 2025 WCEC Resource Guide for students, teachers, & parents.
- 2025 Judging Rubric.
- 2025 WCEC Flyer.
- The essay submission deadline is Monday, March 24th, 2025, by midnight.
- IMPORTANT: All essays submitted will be evaluated prior to judging, using AI detection tools. If your essay is found to have over 10% AI-generated content, it will be disqualified from the competition.
- Please ensure that your work is original and authentic!
- Submit your essay by clicking the "Register Here" button located at the top right corner of the page.
AI Detection Tools
We will be using the following AI detection tools to pre-screen essays before sharing with our 2025 judges,
Judging will take place throughout the month of April 2025! Winners will be notified the first week of May, and honored at an awards celebration taking place on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. SAVE THE DATE! Stay tuned to learn more about our 2025 WCEC prizes and sponsors!
Check out our 2024 winners and winning essays!