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Welcome to your ultimate HCGEC webinar hub! Whether you’re here to catch up on past sessions you might’ve missed or RSVP for the upcoming ones, this page has it all.
Scroll below to explore previous webinars and gear up for upcoming ones that promise to sharpen your writing game!
2nd February
8 pm Ist (Gmt + 5.30)
Online
for Effective Marketing
Persuade With Power : Startegies
Master the art of persuasion and write essays
that make an impact.
2nd February
8 pm Ist (Gmt + 5.30)
Online
Unleashing Imagination :The Art
of Creative Writing
unleash your creative potential.
Learn how to craft compelling stories and
2nd February
8 pm Ist (Gmt + 5.30)
Online
Journalistic Pieces
Truth in Words :Crafting Impactful
Understand what makes journalistic writing
stand out and how to write with precision!
2nd February
8 pm Ist (Gmt + 5.30)
Online
for College Applications
Essays That Get Accepted : Writing
how to make your application essays shine.
Discover what admissions officers look for and
2nd February
8 pm Ist (Gmt + 5.30)
Online
Finding Your Personal Voice
Through Writing
Learn secrets by a Harvard Leader to master
essay strategies that win.
MEET THE Speakers
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Olivia Zhang
Harvard Sophmore
A global health leader and the founder and CEO of Cancer Kids First, the world’s largest youth-led cancer nonprofit with 40,000 volunteers across 80 countries. At Harvard University, Olivia studies Economics with a minor in Global Health and serves on two health company boards as the only adolescent. -
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Phillippa Lasocki
Strategy Manager, Siemens Healthineers
Phillippa holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Oxford, where she earned a rare deferred entry place and was awarded two prizes for her exceptional written work. -
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Gavin Huang
Financial Journalist & Editor
Based in Hong Kong, Gavin Huang is the Asia Companies and Markets Editor at the Financial Times, leading its corporate coverage of the region. With a decade of journalism experience, he has worked across top newsrooms in Asia. -
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KEIR ROOPNARINE
Curricular and Content Manager
An associate literary agent at Azantian Literary Agency with a background in elite writing fellowships. She works closely with stories and authors every day, turning a lifelong passion for literature into a career. -
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VINCENT LIM
College & Admissions Consultant
A UCLA-trained educator and former merit-scholarship reviewer who has guided students into Harvard, Stanford, and other top global universities.
2026 GLOBAL PRIZES
1st Place Winners
from 3 Categories
$1000
Cash Prize
+
$1000
Crimson Mentorship Credit
+
Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course
Essays published on the Official HCGEC
Certificate of Achievement
Global Recognition & Fame
2nd Place Winners
from 3 Categories
$750
Cash Prize
+
$750
Crimson Mentorship Credit
+
Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course
Essays published on the Official HCGEC
Certificate of Achievement
Global Recognition & Fame
3rd Place Winners
from 3 Categories
$500
Cash Prize
+
$500
Crimson Mentorship Credit
+
Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Course
Essays published on the Official HCGEC
Certificate of Achievement
Global Fame & Recognition
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER : $100 Cash Prize Per Category
JUNIOR PRIZE : $100 Per Category for Students Between 13-15
Let’s TAKE ABOUT REAL IMPACT
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3RD PLACE WINNER 2023 - CREATIVE
“It's a great way to give high school students the chance to share their voice, story, and talents. The best thing I learned from HCGEC was from reading other winners' writing; I gained a lot of insight on how I can craft better stories.”
Olivia Zhang
United States of America -
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1ST Place WINNER 2024 - Argumentative
“Entering HCGEC was a fantastic choice! Through the varied prompts, I learned which writing style I am most comfortable with. Through the formatting guidelines, I forced myself to write with brevity. Through the HCGEC community, I became a more confident writer. This was an experience I whole-heartedly recommend to anyone looking for a worthy challenge.”
Jayshil Blomsted
United State of America -
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER 2024 - Creative
“The competition made me love writing, giving me the opportunity to explore topics of my interest and be awarded for my effort.
HCGEC showed me that writing does not need to be boring, but is one of the most beautiful ways of expressing my feelings. It was such an amazing experience! “
Mariana Rodrigues Chaves
Brazil -
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1st place 2024 - Creative
“Participating in HCGEC opened up a liberating avenue for young writers, myself included, to venture beyond our comfort zones. Through this experience, I discovered that the impact of our words transcends borders, empowering me to explore the limitless potential of expression.”
Alyssa Mae D. Bones
Phillipines -
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3rd Place Winner - 2022
“I love the numerous life changing opportunities that HGEC offers.
Even if you do not win one of the prizes, the intellectual journey of writing a brilliant essay can be life changing in and of itself.”
Armand
Bostwana
5 Global REGIONS
STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF giants
We’re proudly powered by partners who lead the world in education, innovation and academic success.
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THE HARVARD CRIMSON
The nation’s oldest continuously published daily college newspaper, the Crimson has shaped some of the most respected journalists of our time – including over 25 Pulitzer Prize winners. Founded in 1873, it remains a symbol
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CRIMSON EDUCATION
Crimson Education is the world’s leading university admissions consultancy, with students 4x more likely to gain acceptance to Ivy League and Oxbridge schools. They support students in reaching their full potential – strategically, academically and personally. -
RISE
Crimson Rise is a focused early-development program that helps students aged 11–14 build strong academic, leadership, and extracurricular foundations for future top-tier admissions. As sponsor of the Junior Prize in the Harvard College Global Essay Competition, Rise supports young writers already beginning to shine -
Oxbridge Summer Scholars
A selective two-week academic program where high school students experience Oxford and Cambridge–style learning through small tutorials, expert tutors, and immersive university-level study. With peers from 15+ countries, scholars explore advanced subjects and the unique academic culture of two of the world’s most prestigious universities.