Is there a word limit for the essays?

Yes, different word count rules apply to Junior and Senior categories. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.

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RCS Nigeria Branch promotes the QCEC 2021 in a Public Presentation ceremony.

On Thursday, 10 June 2021 the Royal Commonwealth Society Nigeria Branch organised a public presentation of 2021 edition of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 at Banquet Hall, Government House, Ilorin Kwara State Nigeria to encourage students to participate and enter the 2021 competition.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition Awards Ceremony 2021

Each year we are delighted to celebrate the Winners and Runners-up of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. We look forward to announcing the winners of the 2021 competition in due course. Please note the date, time and venue of the Awards Ceremony is TBC.
Our Strategic Plan

Our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan outlines how we will focus on four impactful areas: literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities to best contribute to our vision: to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens. Find out more.
Donate to the Royal Commonwealth Society

Over the next five years we will mobilise our networks to help clean up oceans and waterways across the Commonwealth. For every £1 donated we will pick up one item of rubbish. Help us achieve our aim of clearing 1 million items of plastic from our waters by 2025 and protect our environment for future generations!