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FAQs
This page provides help with the most common questions about this competition.
How to do Bulk Entry for Schools?
For bulk entries through schools, please connect with Ms Renne over +971-527809450 at a special fee. For Bulk entries schools don’t need to do individual registrations, just attach all entries in a single email and send it to us on: contact@essaywritingcompetition.com . Once we receive the entries, we will send you a combined payment link, which can be used to make a single click payment.
How to submit my essay?
All submissions must come to us via The Form above. We do not accept submissions by email or by post. We accept only Typed essay in English Language.
What is the Last Date for Registration and sending my essay?
All of Registration, Payment and Entry must be submitted online (11:59 pm EST) by October 31, 2024
Are there any restrictions regarding content, language, subject matter etc.?
No, we do not have any restrictions or preferences.
Do you allow simultaneous submissions?
Yes, simultaneous submissions are certainly allowed. Simply inform us of acceptance elsewhere, if applicable.
Is it okay to have illustration or pictures?
Its optional
How do I determine my word count?
Count all words (except the title) making up your story (no matter the number of letters in the word). Do not include the entry title in your count. You can use this website for the same: https://www.charactercountonline.com/
What are your formatting requirements – any other tips?
To best present your work, we suggest that you select a font that is easy to read; 12-point type size, black color text is preferred but not mandatory. We have no requirements as to the number of words per page. It is preferred that an entry be formatted to A4 Size, 8.5 x 11 paper. We prefer any standard-formatting styles (although non-conforming entries will not be disqualified).
Are pen names allowed?
Yes, you may enter under a pen name. Include your pen name on all forms as you would wish for them to appear in any credits. Please be advised (and advise us of it if you are notified as a winner) that we only need your legal name if you are chosen as a winner (in order to issue prizes).
What if I would like to edit or exchange an entry that I have already submitted?
Edits must be done prior to entering. Once an entry has been submitted, we do not accept edits, replacements or exchanges. If you wish to re-enter an edited piece, it is most acceptable and is considered to be a new entry. You may wish to slightly alter the entry title or the file name in these cases, so that you are able to identify the versions-should you be selected as a winner.
Is there an age limit for entrants?
All contest entrants must be aged between 7 to 18 years.
How do I submit my entry fee?
All entry fees are due in U.S. Dollars. Entry fees can be paid online by credit card/debit card (MC, V, AMEX & DISC) or PayPal.Entry Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
I paid twice by mistake, what should i do?
Please email your concern to: contact@essaywritingcompetition.com alongwith the email ids used and payment receipts of both the payments.
Once the competition is over, will you return my entry?
Entries are not returned; please keep a copy for your records.
I have paid the registration fee earlier, but i have lost the form link, how to submit my essay now? I have paid the registration fee but i was not redirected to the upload form, what to do? I paid earlier and now when i am opening the page, its asking me to pay again, how can i proceed now?
Don’t worry, its a unique link and opens only once when you make the payment. To solve this, please share your payment receipt to: +971-527809450 for a form link request, we will share it within hours.
Where can i find the transaction number/ payment id?
You can find it in the payment receipt sent over your email automatically either by Stripe or Razorpay or Paypal. If you cant find it in your inbox, do check spam and updates folder too.
I have not received my receipt over email, how can i get it?
Please email the email id used to make the payment to: contact@essaywritingcompetition.com, so we can send you a duplicate copy of the same.
I am unable to upload my essay or my id proof in google form?
Please check the size and type of the file you are uploading. Max file size allowed is 1 MB. For Story we accept only .doc files and for id proof you can upload .jpg, .png, .doc or .pdf files.
Upon uploading my story in Google Form it shows 'Server Reject' or 'You are not allowed to submit, contact the System Admin' or the form froze, its not moving ahead, what to do?
In case of Server Reject, usually the Google Drive of the email id you are using is full, you need to delete some files in order to use it, alternatively you can also use a separate email id to login into Google Form, remember; you have to login into chrome from a new id and not just fill in new id into form.
If you get a message that, ‘You are not allowed to submit, contact the System Admin’, it usually means your chrome is logged in from an email id that doesn’t allows external sharing.You have to use a separate email id to login into Google Form, remember; you have to login into chrome from a new id and not just fill in new id into form.
How will we see the Results?
The Results will be published on this wesite
When will winners be notified?
Top Award Winners will be notified within 30 days of announcement of result.Entrants not selected as winners will not be notified at this time; non-winners will be emailed a competition status update in the weeks following the winner notification date. If you enter multiple times, please excuse duplicate emails as you may receive an email for each separate entry.
I am unable to upload myessay or my id proof in google form?
Please check the size and type of the file you are uploading. Max file size allowed is 1 MB. For Story we accept only .doc files and for id proof you can upload .jpg, .png, .doc or .pdf files.
What happens when I submit something?
You get a confirmation email.