2024-25 Perse Aristotelian Award essay competition launched

With growing numbers of entries each year, The Perse is once again inviting youngsters across the country to demonstrate their research skills with the launch of the 2024-25 Aristotelian Award competition.

The Aristotelian Award research essay competition is aimed at Year 9 pupils across the UK and is divided into two sections – arts/humanities and sciences – with a choice of five essay titles in each category ready to challenge their intellectual curiosity.

Cash prizes are on offer with the winners of each category receiving £70. Four pupils in each category will be highly commended and receive £20 each.

Perse Head of Research Hazel Knight said: “We are delighted to launch our annual Aristotelian Award and we invite Y9 pupils across the country to explore our set of 10 questions and find one that sparks their interest.

“I would suggest that students explore the free resources and videos on the Perse Research website, which are an excellent starting point. We look forward to reading the entries!”

You can find full details of the competition and how to enter on our Perse Research website here.

Entries should be submitted via our online form by the closing date of 5pm on Monday 13 January 2025.