Competition

Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit Essay Competition

Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit

A global essay competition inviting high-school students to make an analytical argument about U.S.–China relations, AI governance, or related policy questions.

Location / AccessOnline essay submission open globallyOnline · Online / worldwide

Grade EligibilityGrades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12Canadian high school students

Application TimelineOctober 15, 2026 · late deadline November 9Check official page for exact cutoff

Eligibility & Requirements

High-school and undergraduate students worldwide; high-school essays may be up to 1,500 words and must be submitted in English. Fee waivers are available.

Field of Study

Social impactComputer scienceBusiness & financeAny field

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