Henry George School of Social Science’s
4th ANNUAL
Writing & Video Contests
Through these contests, we aim to spark exploration and creativity around the timeless ideas championed by Henry George. In a rapidly evolving 21st century world, his principles continue to offer valuable insights into pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
This year, we are excited to announce the addition of a video contest alongside our traditional writing contests, providing even more opportunities for creative expression. There will be four separate contests:
- A writing contest for college/graduate students.
- A writing contest for high school students.
- A video contest for college/graduate students.
- A video contest for high school students.
We invite U.S.-based students to delve into these topics, share their unique perspectives, and ignite meaningful conversations. Whether your passion lies in economics, social justice, environmental sustainability, or simply exploring new ideas, this contest offers a platform for your voice to be heard.
We look forward to reading and watching your submissions and witnessing the diverse interpretations and reflections on Henry George’s vision in today’s world.
Good luck to all!
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- TOPICS
Participants are to choose from one of the following topics:
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- Climate change
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on labor and the economy
- Land value taxation
- Monopolies
- Social and economic inequality
It is understood and acceptable that some of the topics may be related to one another.
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- WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?
- Current college/university and graduate students
- High school students
- All colleges/universities/high schools MUST BE U.S.-based
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Click on the appropriate page below for details about each contest.
2025 Writing Contest (College/University & Graduate Students)
2025 Writing Contest (High School Students)
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MONETARY PRIZES
The top 3 entries from each contest will be awarded monetary prizes (see below for more details) and will be considered for posting on the Henry George School of Social Science’s website and related social media platforms.
- DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Registration with short summary of envisioned entry submission deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025 by 11:59:59 PM ET
- Full entry submission deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 by 11:59:59 PM ET
- Awards announcement: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- HOW TO REGISTER:
- Your registration must contain a short summary of approximately 200 words of your envisioned entry
- We recommend using your school/university email address for registration
- Click the link below that is appropriate for your selection
REGISTER: 2025 Writing Contest (College/University & Graduate Students)
REGISTER: 2025 Writing Contest (High School Students)
REGISTER: 2025 Video Contest (College/University & Graduate Students)
- HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY:
- Please submit your essay to contests@hgsss.org
- We recommend using your school/university email address for submissions
- In the email subject line, please indicate:
- To which contest you are submitting your essay: writing or video AND college/university & graduate students or high school
- The title of your essay
- For example:
- C/U & G (Writing) – Henry George and Monopolies
- C/U & G (Video) – Henry George and Monopolies
- HS (Writing) – Henry George and Monopolies
- HS (Video) – Henry George and Monopolies
- In the body of your email, please include your full name, school affiliation, and contact phone number
- DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IN THE ESSAY/VIDEO ITSELF. (You may include identifying information in the body of the email.)