This is a national essay competition and last year attracted 107 entries from 43 schools, almost two thirds state schools.

It closes on 30 November.

Jeremy Mitchell reads an extract from a 1918 first edition the chosen poem, Roads, and asks students to describe the feelings it arouses, why you like it or why you don't!

Prize of £100 and publication for the winner. There are also two runners up chosen.

Enter here: Edward Thomas Fellowship Essay Competition 2026-2027 - The Edward Thomas Fellowship

 

This is a national essay competition and last year attracted 107 entries from 43 schools, almost two thirds state schools.
It closes on 30 November.
Jeremy Mitchell reads an extract from a 1918 first edition the chosen poem,&nbsp;Roads, and asks students to describe the feelings it arouses, why you like it or why you don't!
Prize of &pound;100 and publication for the winner. There are also two runners up chosen.
Enter here: <a href="https://edward-thomas-fellowship.org.uk/edward-thomas-fellowship-essay-competition-2027/">Edward Thomas Fellowship Essay Competition 2026-2027 - The Edward Thomas Fellowship</a>
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