Join us!!
In December 2024, The Sunday Diplomat partnered with Write the World to showcase the winners of its 2025 Op-Ed Competition. Our writers shared blogs and submitted their bold, opinionated pieces to Write the World, while we proudly published the competition’s standout voices—amplifying fresh perspectives on overlooked issues.
Here is an excerpt from Write the World for more competition details:
Who’s Eligible: Young Writers (13-19) Piece Length: 400-1000 words
Perhaps the most democratic form of journalism, the op-ed is founded on the idea that every person has a voice worthy of a public platform. That includes you, dear writers! This month, we challenge you to write an op-ed about something that you believe is not talked about enough. Whether you think that sci-fi writers should help governments plan for the future, or you want to make the case for appreciating snoring: you can feel strongly about anything! Dig deep on something you care about (the American Dream? tipping etiquette?), and then speak it out.
**PRIZES**
Cash: Winner will receive $100. Runner-Up and Best Peer Review will each receive $50.
Publication Opportunity: The Winner and Runner-Up will be republished in the student-run The Sunday Diplomat – a fantastic opportunity for our writers to gain wider recognition.
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Key Dates
Competition Opens: Mon, Feb 3, 2025
Request Expert Feedback (Optional): Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Competition Closes: Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Winners Announced: Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Sponsor: National Student Leadership Conference
