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Immerse Education
Blog Competition

Competition overview

The Immerse Education Blog Competition is a chance for students aged 13–18 to develop their academic writing skills, share their ideas, and earn funded places on prestigious online learning programmes. 

Apply to publish your blog with Immerse and you could win a scholarship to an Immerse Online programme.

100% Scholarship

1 x 100% scholarship to an Immerse Online programme + partial scholarships for high-performing applicants.

Six blog competition categories

Students can apply with a blog on any of the categories, and the best blogs will be in with a chance to win a 100% scholarship and be published on the Immerse Education website.

1. Beyond the Syllabus: Independent Learning

Tell us about a topic you’ve explored beyond the classroom through independent reading, research, or self-directed learning. What sparked your interest, and how has it influenced your academic journey?

Tell us how a subject or topic became your academic focus, what draws you to your chosen university or course, and whether your priorities changed along the way.

Tell us about an academic experience beyond the classroom that challenged you or sparked your curiosity —whether that’s a research project, competition, programme, or another supercurricular opportunity.

Tell us about a skill you’ve developed through an independent project, research experience, or personal challenge. How has it shaped the way you think, learn, or approach new opportunities?

Can you recall an experience—through travel, reading, conversation, or another meaningful encounter— that challenged your assumptions? Tell us what you learned and how it changed your perspective.

How do you balance academic ambition with your wellbeing? Tell us about a challenge that taught you resilience or the habits that have helped you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

How to enter the Immerse Education Blog Competition

Research your chosen area and gather any required data.

Write your blog! 

Approx. 300 words

Submit:

Written blog entry

What is the submission criteria?

Your piece should clearly connect to one of the blog themes. What’s the personal angle or question you’re exploring?

Write in an accessible, engaging blog style—first person is encouraged. It should feel like a conversation, not a school essay. 

We want to know why this matters to you. What have you learned? What would you tell someone in your shoes?

Make sure your blog has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Introduce your idea, explore it thoughtfully, and wrap up with a takeaway or reflection.

Entries that stand out and don’t use AI generation will likely be the most original and exciting blogs.

Awards & prizes

1

100% Scholarships

1 x 100% scholarship to an Immerse Online Programme 

Additional scholarships are available at partial funding levels for other high-performing entrants.

2

Publication

A number of the highest-rated blog submissions will be published on the Immerse Education website.

Grading criteria

Relevance to Theme (20%)

Does the blog clearly respond to one of the prompts? Is the theme clearly addressed throughout?

Personal Insight (20%)

Is the piece reflective and authentic? Does it share meaningful personal perspective?

Clarity and Structure (20%)

Is the blog well organised, with a logical flow from introduction to conclusion?

Style and Voice (20%)

Is the tone appropriate for a blog—engaging, accessible, and written in the student’s own voice?

Language and Accuracy (20%)

Is the writing free from distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar?

Judging panel

The judges include experts with deep expertise in Online Programmes and digital content strategy

Register Your Interest

Competition timeline

Submit your entry