Submission now open (deadline 12pm Monday 27th February 2023

The Festina Lente Essay Award is an opportunity for you to stretch your academic abilities and showcase your passion by producing a 1,500-word university-style essay. 

Competitions such as these are a brilliant way to explore a subject outside the confines of your classroom. Moreover, the experience of writing an essay for an external competition and award outside of school offers you the chance to demonstrate to universities that you have the skills and motivation to think independently and participate in high-level writing.  

For more information download the 'Candidate guide and marking criteria' PDF below or contact essayaward@relaxedsnail.com