CFGL Young Leaders Essay Contest
About the Contest
The Center for Future Global Leaders, in partnership with Elite Educational Institute, invites students to exercise their leadership potential by using their written voices to say something meaningful.
Essay Topic
The essay topic for summer 2026 is:
Global leaders are shaped by experiences that challenge their assumptions and expand their understanding of others. In your own words, describe a moment that challenged your beliefs or assumptions. How did this experience impact your actions, relationships, or future aspirations as a leader?
DeadLine
Upload deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Who is eligible
All students in grades 9-12 who have been or are currently enrolled in a program at Elite Prep. Students must submit original work.
award REcognition
Winners of the CFGL Young Leaders Essay Contest will receive the following scholarship awards:
First Place: $300 scholarship
Second Place: $200 scholarship
Third Place: $100 scholarship
Format
The essay should be 400-600 words. Entries must have a title and be typed and double-spaced.
Entering
Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document using the form below. There is no cost to enter the competition.
Winners
Winners will be announced in September 2026. Individual winners will be notified via email. Winning submissions may be published on cfgltoday.org and on our partner organizations' websites (e.g. eliteprep.com).
