Are you a prospective International Baccalaureate (IB) student with a passion for writing and a hunger for knowledge? Here's your chance to showcase your skills and win a prestigious scholarship!
Introducing the IB Scholarship Essay Competition, a platform designed to recognize exceptional students who possess the power of words and the ability to shape ideas. This competition offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your intellectual prowess, critical thinking, and articulate expression through the art of essay writing.
Scholarship Prizes
1st Prize
40% off tuition
2nd Prize
20% off tuition
3rd Prize
5% off tuition
Why Participate?
- Scholarships: Stand a chance to win generous scholarships to support your IB education aspirations. We believe in investing in young minds and nurturing future leaders.
- Recognition: Gain recognition for your outstanding academic achievements and writing abilities. This competition provides a platform to showcase your talent to esteemed educators and renowned scholars.
- Personal Growth: Sharpen your analytical thinking, research skills, and ability to communicate effectively. Engaging in rigorous academic discourse will empower you to unlock your full potential.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded IB students from around the world. Build lasting relationships with peers who share your intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.
Competition Guidelines
Topic:
"Time I Faced an Ethical Dilemma…"
Entrants must submit a creative response to this theme within a maximum of 500 words.
The following guidelines provide important information about student eligibility and registration, as well as general rules for submissions. Detailed submission guidelines will be sent to each participant's registered email.
Eligibility:
- Students must be between the ages of 15-18 and currently enrolled in a secondary or high school at the time of submission, which is Sunday, March 10th, 2024.
- Open to all students who are interested in the International Baccalaureate program.
- Academic requirement: 5 credits including Mathematics, English, and a Science subject in 2024 IGCSE/WAEC or any equivalent educational system.
- Participation is restricted to students eligible for admission into the prestigious IB Diploma program who meet the age and grade requirements.
Evaluation Criteria:
Essays will be evaluated based on originality, depth of analysis, clarity of thought, coherence, and overall writing skills.
Registration:
The competition is free to enter.
Submission Guidelines
Submit your essay electronically in a specified format along with your contact and school details. Ensure adherence to the word limit and formatting guidelines. Please see below for more details:
The document's heading must include the participant's:
- Full Name
- Topic
- Registered email address
- School name
(Note: This information does not count towards the submission word limit.)
Submissions must be:
- No more than 500 words
- Written in English
- A PDF file
- Font type: Times New Roman
- Font size: 11
- Spaced: 1.5
- All entries must be sent to IBscholarship@greenspringsschool.com
Naming your document:
- Save your document as IB_FirstnameLastname
- Example: IB_JohnBaker
- Submissions must be the participants' original work. Any plagiarism will result in disqualification. All submitted work will be checked for plagiarism using detection software.
- Deadline: Submissions must be received by Sunday, March 10th, 2024 23:59 GMT-4 to be considered for the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I submit my essay?
By emailing a PDF document to IBscholarship@greenspringsschool.com
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible, you must meet the criteria above.
How much does it cost to register?
Registration is free.
I have not received my registration confirmation.
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Will the essay be checked for plagiarism?
Yes, all submissions will be run through multiple plagiarism detection programs. Your submission should be your original work. Plagiarized or AI assisted work will be disqualified from the competition.
Will I be notified if my essay is flagged for plagiarism?
No, participants will not be notified if their essay is flagged for plagiarism.
Can I combine this scholarship offer?
No, this scholarship offer can't be combined with previous offers.
About The IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is the pathway to university and employment. It is recognised and respected by the world’s leading universities, and evidence suggests that higher rates of DP students go on to university and higher education study than non-IB students.
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.
Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
About Greensprings School
Greensprings has been a co-educational school for 39 years so we understand how boys and girls learn and grow. We seek to aid the development of children in our care to become outstanding scholars and global citizens.
At Greensprings School, we celebrate individuality and prepare our students for the rapidly evolving world while nurturing their unique talents with a dynamic curriculum that caters to their interests. We strive to create a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and leadership skills. Our dedicated team of educators and staff foster a safe and inclusive environment providing tailored guidance to help our students thrive.
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