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Immerse Global Futures Challenge
Competition overview
The Global Futures Challenge invites students aged 14–18 to reflect on their goals and passions, and share their vision for the future they want to create. Whether through words, visuals, or video, participants are encouraged to connect their academic interests to real-world impact. The best entries will win scholarships to Immerse Education programmes in Sydney, Singapore, or Tokyo.
Enter the Global Futures Challenge and you could win a 100% scholarship to an Immerse Education programme in Sydney, Singapore, or Tokyo,
100%
Full scholarship to an Immerse Education programme in Sydney, Singapore, or Tokyo
Bonus
Partial scholarships available for runners up
The challenge
Create a short, original response to this prompt:
Where could your passions, skills, and ideas take you in the future – and how could an academic summer with Immerse help you take the first step?You can focus on:
Where could your passions, skills, and ideas take you in the future – and how could an academic summer with Immerse help you take the first step?You can focus on:
- A subject you're passionate about
- A challenge you want to solve
- A career you are curious about
- A place you would love to explore
Why enter?
Clarify your future vision and reflect on your passions and strengths
Develop key skills in communication, planning, and problem-solving
Boost your university applications with an impactful extracurricular achievement
Explore real-world subjects like medicine, engineering, law, or psychology
Get noticed through a competition designed to showcase your ideas to the world
How to Enter the Global Futures Competition
Register
Sign up to confirm your participation and receive important competition updates.
Step 2: Create Your Entry
Choose your format – essay, video, visual, or slide deck – and craft your unique vision for the future.
Step 3: Submit
Upload your entry by 31 July 2025 to be in the running for a scholarship
What should your submission include?
1. Submission Format
Choose one format:
Short essay or narrative (max 500 words)
Video (max 90 seconds)
Visual design/poster (e.g. Canva, slides)
Slide deck or multimedia presentation
Group entries: Video or slide deck only
Individual entries: Any format
2. What the judges are looking for
Assessment Criteria
Judges are looking for:
A clear and inspiring future goal
Innovative thinking backed by realistic plans
Relevance to Immerse programmes in Sydney, Singapore, or Tokyo
Evidence of passion, purpose, and perseverance
3. Bonus
Post on social media using #ImmerseInYourFuture and tag @immerse_edu for People's Choice consideration
Awards & prizes
Each team member is expected to contribute equally, and all members of the same team will receive the same scholarship amount.
1
Grand Prize Winner
Full scholarship to an Immerse programme in Sydney, Singapore, or Tokyo
2
Merit Scholarships
Partial scholarships (up to £1,500 / $3,075 AUD) awarded based on quality, potential, and subject fit
3
Participation Awards
£500 in-person Immerse tuition voucher
Competition Timeline & Key Dates
Submission open: June 2nd
Submission deadline: July 31st
Winner announced: Week commencing 19th August
Scholarship claim deadline: 21st September
