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Provide a platform for young post-Soviet individuals to write, publish, compete, and exchange ideas.
The Eurasian Essay Prize - Opening soon
Essay competition for young post-Soviet students.
We are launching an essay contest for high school and undergraduate students with roots in the post-Soviet region.
What "Eurasian" means
Post-Soviet, not ideological.
For the Society, Eurasian refers to people with roots in the post-Soviet region. A person born in the Soviet Union or any post-Soviet republic would be considered Eurasian.
It does not mean every European or Asian connection, and it does not have anything to do with Eurasianism or neo-Eurasianism.
Post-Soviet roots
Diaspora generations
Independent writing
Purpose
A platform to write, publish, compete, and exchange ideas.
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Foster youth-led intellectual debate about Eurasian history, politics, and culture.
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Build a platform for future Eurasian leaders.
Target audience / eligibility
High school and undergraduate students.
Final eligibility rules will be published before registration opens.
High school and undergraduate students
Young immigrants from Eurasian/post-Soviet states
Diaspora generations
Young post-Soviet citizens who want to or already study abroad
Languages
Competition languages.
The competition languages are planned as a practical list for the first prize cycle. More may be added as the Society builds review capacity.
Planned language list
RussianUkrainianUzbekBelarusianKazakhTatarBashkirChechenEnglish
The final list will be confirmed before registration opens.
Competition details
Four sections and several questions.
The competition will be based on four sections - law, economics, politics, and history - and feature several questions. Applicants can pursue one question per section for as many sections as they wish.
Law
Essay questions in law.
Economics
Essay questions in economics.
Politics
Essay questions in politics.
History
Essay questions in history.
Prize structure
Scholarships for the top essays.
Notable work outside the top prizes may receive certificates of commendation.
Best overall essay
$2,000
college scholarship
First place in each category
$1,000
college scholarship
Second place in each category
$500
college scholarship
Third place in each category
$250
college scholarship
Launch work
From pre-announcement to publication.
Specific public dates will be announced once registration and submission infrastructure is finalized.
Phase I
Pre-announcement
Introduce the prize and gather early interest.
Phase II
Fundraising and supporters
Continue donor outreach and supporter engagement.
Phase III
Advertisement and sponsorships
Reach students through schools, teachers, media, and partners.
Phase IV
Registration, submissions, judging
Open the competition, review essays, announce winners, and publish selected work.
Support
A $25,000 matching campaign to launch the first prize cycle.
Eurasia's future will be shaped by the students of today. Essay contests give students a voice, help them stand out, and directly support college admissions and career opportunities.
Eurasian Literary Society is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2908499), through HCB. Donations made through our fiscal sponsor may be tax-deductible in the United States to the extent permitted by law. Project finances are transparent, and donations can be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $25,000.
Inquire about supporting the SocietyContact
Supporters, educators, media partners, and prospective judges.
The Society is preparing its first prize cycle and welcomes inquiries from donors, teachers, schools, diaspora organizations, publications, and prospective advisors.
contact@eurasianliterary.org
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