Essay Competition 2023

Why take part in an Essay Competition

Naturally, there are more applications submitted than there are places available at competitive universities. Therefore, students are always trying to find ways to separate themselves from other applicants. Writing essays for external awards are a powerful way of showcasing to universities the academic passion you have for your chosen subject. It also highlights to university admissions tutors that you have the skill, passion and determination to complete a piece of academic writing outside the confines of the classroom.

ProEd have partnered with the Relaxed Snail Festina Lente Essay Award 2023 to give our prospective students the chance to win exclusive discounts for our suite of summer 2023 programmes. The award will give students the opportunity to stretch their academic abilities and showcase their passion by producing a 1500-word university-style essay.

Festina Lente Essay Award

The Festina Lente Essay Award is designed to give students a cutting edge advantage when submitting an application to top universities. Students will be required to submit a 1500-word essay, on a topic relevant to their course or subject of interest, which will be marked by a team of expert examiners using rigorous marking criteria.
 
All candidates who submit an essay will receive detailed feedback and marking on their essay, along with a signed certificate of achievement (if obtained a Grade C or above). The Festina Lente Award will assist students in gaining entry to top universities, as well as giving them a sneak peek into university-level learning, providing a head start for students on their university-level writing before they arrive.

Included

All nights on Imperial College campus. Standard Twin Ensuite Room shared with another ProEd pupil of same age and gender.

Optional upgrade to single room available. Can be added at point of booking.

A cooked breakfast and dinner is included all days.

Optional lunch vouchers can be booked for students attending all residential programmes. Can be added at point of booking.

On-campus cafes and restaurants are available. However, they only accept payment cards and do not accept cash.

Course relevant day in industry includes all travel expenses.

All excursions and a comprehensive evening social programme.

Provided by Endsleigh, this policy covers emergency medical assistance and medical costs, cancellation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and money.

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Not included

Airport transfers are not included in the programme fee but can be purchased during the booking process.

Optional lunch vouchers can be booked for students attending all residential programmes.

On-campus cafes and restaurants are available. However, they only accept payment cards and do not accept cash.

A cooked breakfast and dinner is included each day.

Will need to be booked separately.

Students will be responsible for their own spending money.